Advanced Detox and Longevity Retreat at Chenot Palace Weggis, Switzerland

The Advanced Detox is Chenot's signature programme. Over seven nights you'll follow the Chenot Diet — a very low-calorie, plant-based plan designed to trigger autophagy and give your digestive system a rest. Expect broths, juices, herbal teas and small portions of steamed vegetables. It's not about deprivation for its own sake; the food is precisely calibrated to support detoxification pathways. You won't be hungry, but you will notice the difference from a normal holiday.

Your days are structured around treatments. These include hydrotherapy sessions (underwater massage, mud wraps, hay baths), lymphatic drainage, and a daily session in the Human Performance department — think guided stretching, light strength work or a walk in the surrounding hills. The medical team monitors your progress with regular check-ups, and you'll have a personal consultation to review your results and set goals for when you go home.

What sets this apart from a standard spa detox is the science. Chenot has been running for over 50 years and invests heavily in research. The programme includes advanced diagnostics such as body composition analysis, blood panels and cardiovascular screening. If you opt for the Body Insights & Optimisation add-on, you get an even deeper look at how your lifestyle is affecting your health. The staff are a mix of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and hospitality professionals, so you're well looked after.

The setting is a big part of the experience. Chenot Palace Weggis sits right on Lake Lucerne, with mountains behind it. Between treatments you can sit by the lake, use the pool or sauna, or join a guided walk. It's quiet and restorative without being monastic. Most guests are professionals in their 40s to 60s, often travelling solo or as a couple. There's no party scene — evenings are for reading, early nights and maybe a herbal tea in the lounge.

By the end of the week, the aim is that you leave with more energy, better sleep and a clear plan for maintaining the results. Many guests book a follow-up programme a few months later, or adopt some of the Chenot habits at home. The retreat provides a cookbook and access to their functional products if you want to continue.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in your chosen room category - Full Chenot Diet meal plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) - Initial and final medical consultations - Body composition analysis and vital signs monitoring - Daily hydrotherapy treatments - Daily fitness or movement sessions - Access to spa facilities (pool, sauna, steam room) - Chenot herbal teas and water - Wi-Fi - All taxes and service charges

What's not included

- International flights - Airport transfers (can be arranged for an extra fee) - Travel insurance - Additional medical treatments or diagnostics not in the programme - Aesthetic treatments beyond those included - Personal expenses - Tips