Arrive and feel welcome
With heartfelt dedication and a genuine passion for the mountains, we welcome you to the Gemmi. Every day, our team works to ensure that your stay is a special experience. Whether in the hotel industry, the restaurant sector, or in cable car technology and infrastructure, we are happy to be here for you and share our enthusiasm for this unique place of power high above Leukerbad.
Director Wolfgang Loretan
As a passionate restaurateur and cable car operator, Wolfgang has decades of experience and has shaped the development of the Gemmi for over 30 years.
As the person responsible for operational management, Wolfgang focuses on sustainable tourism rather than mass tourism, making the Gemmi an authentic nature experience. Through targeted investments and a clear strategy, he has developed the Gemmi into a year-round destination. Under his leadership, the Gemmi Lodge has become a distinctive gathering place for mountain lovers.
Chairman of the Board of Directors Roger Büchel
Roger holds an Executive MBA from the University of Zurich and has many years of leadership experience in the event, experience and hospitality industries—most recently as CEO/Director of the Zurich Convention Center.
Responsible for strategic development, Roger leads the company with vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep connection to nature and the region. As Chairman of the Board of Directors, he is committed to harmonizing tradition and innovation. He is dedicated to protecting nature and ensuring long-term quality and economic stability for the benefit of employees and guests.
Company
Gemmi Holding AG, headquartered in Leukerbad, serves as the strategic umbrella for the company. Day-to-day operations are managed by its subsidiary, Luftseilbahn Leukerbad-Gemmipass AG. Together, they are developing the Gemmi as a year-round destination in the Swiss Alps—with a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability.
