A House with a Lot of Tradition in a Prime Location
The construction of the mountain hotel began in 1961, and it first opened its doors in February 1962. With a lot of dedication and passion, the Meli family, followed by Artho Meli, made the Furt the top address on the mountain over the years. The Furt includes a restaurant with about 100 seats, a small and a large hall, a terrace with about 150 seats, a bar, a bowling alley, and 18 rooms with a total of 41 beds. Three smaller dormitories complete the accommodation offer.
Strategic Development
The Furt fits perfectly into the Pizolbahnen's gastronomy strategy and ideally complements the existing establishments (Panorama Restaurant Edelweiss, Berggasthaus Zanuz, Group House Pardiel, Pizol Shelter, and the Gaffia Mountain Hotel). Christian Kubli, CEO of Pizolbahnen: "On the one hand, Pizolbahnen were not represented on the Furt until now, on the other hand, this opens up completely new options for product development. The unique location and easy accessibility will offer us opportunities to further develop the Pizol and ensure the needed warm beds and a diverse gastronomic offer." Pizol Gastro und Sport AG, a 100% subsidiary of Pizolbahnen AG, has now signed a long-term lease agreement for the property starting from the summer season 2026.
Pizolbahnen Say 'THANK YOU!'
"The Furt Mountain Hotel is not just a building, but an actual institution that has significantly shaped the development of the Pizol. Countless encounters, friendships, and pleasurable hours – and of course Artho’s legendary cream slice – will remain in the best memory of all guests and partners. "Accordingly, the footsteps that Artho leaves behind are large," adds Markus Oppliger, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pizolbahnen. Pizolbahnen sincerely thank Artho Meli for the wonderful times together and wish him all the best in retirement. For Artho Meli, "Pizolbahnen are strategically the preferred successor for continuing the mountain hotels, and I am glad to be able to entrust the responsibility for the wonderful house to Pizolbahnen."
Pizolbahnen AG
Loisstrasse 50
7310 Bad Ragaz
Tel: +41 (0)81 300 48 30
medien@pizol.com; www.pizol.com
Contact: Christian Kubli / CEO