About Clinic Les Alpes
Clinic Les Alpes is a fully inpatient luxury clinic in the mountains close to Montreux, on the Swiss Riviera above Lake Geneva. It is medically licensed by the Swiss health authorities and has a medical team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which allows complete medically supervised detox on site.
Its philosophy centres on the interplay between mind, body and spirit. Each client receives a bespoke programme created with the medical team, combining psychiatric care, individual psychotherapy and evidence-based behavioural therapies (CBT, ACT and DBT) with group psychotherapy, art therapy, equine-assisted and adventure therapy, nutrition and stress management.
The clinic treats one of the widest ranges of conditions in Switzerland: substance addictions from alcohol, cocaine and opiates to GHB, cannabis and prescription medication; behavioural addictions including gambling, gaming, pornography, sex and love, shopping, social media and work; and mental-health conditions such as anxiety, burnout, depression, eating disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Also known as: Clinique Les Alpes, Clinique des Alpes Montreux, Clinic Les Alpes Montreux.
Best for: Clients who want a fully licensed, medically led clinic with in-house detox, an individual programme and the option of small-group therapy, in a secluded mountain setting above Lake Geneva.
Leadership and team
International multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, physicians, psychotherapists and complementary therapists, with a 24/7 medical team.
What sets Clinic Les Alpes apart
Medical facilities in the mountain
Three floors excavated from solid rock house the clinic's medical facilities, with a complete floor dedicated to a medical spa.
In-house detox, 24/7
Fully medically controlled and supervised detox on site, included in the weekly programme fee where required.
Widest treatment scope
From substance and behavioural addictions (including sex, porn and work addiction) to burnout, depression and eating disorders.
Swiss Riviera seclusion
An exceptionally private, secluded retreat in the mountains above Montreux, yet close to Geneva Airport.
Programmes at Clinic Les Alpes
- Addiction treatmentSubstance and behavioural addictions, with in-house medical detox when needed.
- Mental health treatmentDepression, anxiety, eating disorders, perceptual disturbances and co-occurring disorders.
- Executive burnoutAn individual programme for high-performing professionals with exhaustion and burnout.
- Sleep improvementA dedicated programme for chronic sleep problems, often linked to medication dependence.
- Personal growth & wellbeingFor clients seeking structured psychological and physical renewal.
- Family programmeA brief residential programme for family members, plus structured aftercare support.
What does Clinic Les Alpes treat?
- Alcohol addiction
- Cocaine & stimulant addiction
- Drug addiction
- Opioid addiction
- Prescription drug addiction
- Benzodiazepine addiction
- Gambling addiction
- Gaming & internet addiction
- Sex & pornography addiction
- Burnout
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
- Dual diagnosis & co-occurring disorders
- Eating disorders
Therapies at Clinic Les Alpes
- Medical detox
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Dialectical behaviour therapy
- Family therapy
- Aftercare & relapse prevention
Your stay at Clinic Les Alpes, step by step
Confidential first contact
Admissions is available 24/7 by phone, WhatsApp, Telegram or email.
Medical pre-assessment
The medical team reviews history and current situation and confirms suitability.
Arrival and detox
Private transfer to the clinic; medically supervised detox starts on site if required.
Bespoke programme
Individual psychotherapy, psychiatry, behavioural therapies and holistic treatments, plus group sessions.
Family involvement
Optional brief residential family programme.
Aftercare
A structured aftercare plan and ongoing support after discharge.
Setting and accommodation
A secluded mountain property above Montreux on the Swiss Riviera, with views over Lake Geneva and the Alps. Facilities include a medical spa, a "Serenity Space", private rooms and a restaurant. More about clinics in Lake Geneva & Montreux.
Photography is illustrative of the region and of private-clinic interiors, not of the clinic itself.
How much does Clinic Les Alpes cost?
Individual programmes including hospitality and, if required, fully in-house medically supervised detox start at CHF 60,000 per week (published by the clinic). Medical treatment unrelated to the reason for admission is billed separately.
Prices are as published by the clinic or reported, and can change. Always request a written, itemised quote. Compare with typical Swiss rehab costs.
Things to consider
- Shared community: not suitable if you need total separation from other clients (consider one-client programmes such as CALDA Clinic).
- Mountain setting can feel remote in winter.
- Medical treatment unrelated to the admission reason is billed separately.
Probably not the right fit if you are…
- Clients who require complete isolation from other patients
- People looking for an insurance-funded general psychiatric ward
Getting there
Geneva Airport (GVA) is about 1h15 by car; Montreux station is a short drive or mountain-train ride away. Zurich Airport is about 2h45. Travel advice for international patients.
Clinic Les Alpes vs CALDA Clinic
Format, price, team, setting and who each clinic suits best.
Clinic Les Alpes: FAQ
Where is Clinic Les Alpes?
Clinic Les Alpes is in the mountains above Montreux, canton of Vaud, on the Swiss Riviera overlooking Lake Geneva. It is sometimes searched for as "Clinique des Alpes Montreux".
Does Clinic Les Alpes offer detox?
Yes. The clinic provides fully in-house, medically controlled and supervised detox, included in the programme price when required.
Is Clinic Les Alpes medically licensed?
Yes. It is medically licensed by the Swiss health authorities and operates as a fully inpatient clinic with a 24/7 medical team.
Does Clinic Les Alpes treat sex and porn addiction?
Yes. Its behavioural addiction programme covers pornography, sex and love addiction, alongside gambling, gaming, shopping, social media and work addiction.
Clinic Les Alpes or CALDA Clinic?
Clinic Les Alpes (from CHF 60,000/week) is a small residential clinic with group elements and in-house detox above Lake Geneva; CALDA Clinic (from CHF 116,000/week) is strictly one-to-one in a private residence on Lake Zurich. See our full comparison.
How much does Clinic Les Alpes cost?
Individual programmes including hospitality and, if required, fully in-house medically supervised detox start at CHF 60,000 per week (published by the clinic). Medical treatment unrelated to the reason for admission is billed separately.
What does Clinic Les Alpes treat?
Clinic Les Alpes treats alcohol addiction, cocaine & stimulant addiction, drug addiction, opioid addiction, prescription drug addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, gambling addiction, gaming & internet addiction, sex & pornography addiction, burnout, depression, anxiety disorders, trauma & ptsd, dual diagnosis & co-occurring disorders, eating disorders.
Who is Clinic Les Alpes best for?
Clients who want a fully licensed, medically led clinic with in-house detox, an individual programme and the option of small-group therapy, in a secluded mountain setting above Lake Geneva.
Luxury Rehab Switzerland is independent and not affiliated with Clinic Les Alpes. Information last verified 2026-10; please confirm details directly with the clinic. Official website: www.cliniclesalpes.com. See our referral disclosure.
