Which clinic is right for you?
The choice is less about which clinic is "better" and more about which format fits the person. Both are licensed, medically led and discreet.
Choose Clinic Les Alpes if…
- you want fully in-house, medically supervised detox in the same place as your therapy;
- a small, carefully held community and group sessions would help you;
- you are dealing with a behavioural addiction (gambling, gaming, porn, sex, work) or executive burnout;
- you prefer a secluded mountain setting on the Swiss Riviera and a lower weekly cost.
Choose CALDA Clinic if…
- you need complete separation from other patients;
- you want a psychiatrist-founded programme with in-depth diagnostics before treatment begins;
- there is a complex psychiatric picture such as ADHD, OCD or a personality disorder alongside addiction;
- a private household (butler, chef, chauffeur) and proximity to Zurich Airport matter.
Conditions treated
Both clinics treat: alcohol addiction, cocaine & stimulant addiction, drug addiction, prescription drug addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, burnout, depression, anxiety disorders, trauma & ptsd, dual diagnosis & co-occurring disorders, eating disorders.
Clinic Les Alpes additionally lists: opioid addiction, gambling addiction, gaming & internet addiction, sex & pornography addiction, plus shopping, social media and work addiction.
CALDA Clinic additionally lists: ADHD, OCD, personality disorders, postpartum depression, phobias, stress and ageing-related conditions.
Price and what it includes
Clinic Les Alpes: 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.
CALDA Clinic: Inpatient programmes start at CHF 116,000 per week (published by the clinic). An advance deposit is required. Not covered by health insurance. An outpatient Longevity package is offered separately (CHF 32,000).
Les Alpes vs CALDA: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Clinic Les Alpes or CALDA Clinic?
Clinic Les Alpes starts at CHF 60'000 per week including hospitality and in-house detox; CALDA Clinic starts at CHF 116'000 per week for inpatient one-to-one programmes.
Which offers more privacy?
CALDA Clinic, because every client lives and is treated alone in a private residence. Clinic Les Alpes is highly discreet and secluded, but clients share a small community.
Which is better for detox?
Both provide medically supported detox. Clinic Les Alpes runs fully in-house, medically supervised detox with a 24/7 medical team, included in its weekly price.
Which is better for behavioural addictions such as sex or gambling?
Clinic Les Alpes explicitly treats a wide range of behavioural addictions, including gambling, gaming, pornography, sex and love, shopping and work addiction.
Which is better for complex psychiatric cases?
CALDA Clinic's psychiatrist-led, one-to-one model and broad psychiatric scope (ADHD, OCD, personality disorders) suit complex dual-diagnosis cases; Clinic Les Alpes also treats co-occurring disorders with a 24/7 medical team.
We are independent and not affiliated with either clinic. Facts from the clinics' official websites, verified October 2026. Please confirm details directly with each clinic.