Clinic Les Alpes suits people who want a small mountain clinic with a peer community; Paracelsus Recovery suits people whose situation rules out any group setting. Les Alpes is a medically licensed inpatient clinic above Montreux with a 24/7 medical team (Clinic Les Alpes, 2026). Paracelsus treats one client at a time in central Zurich with a therapist living in (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026). Les Alpes programmes start at CHF 60,000 per week; Paracelsus charges CHF 110,000 per week. NIDA reports that most people with addiction need at least 3 months in treatment to significantly reduce or stop drug use (NIDA, 2018).
| Clinic Les Alpes | Paracelsus Recovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Route de Sonloup 37, 1833 Les Avants, Switzerland | Utoquai 43, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland |
| Category | Ultra-luxury | Ultra-luxury |
| Format | Small group / clinic | One client at a time |
| From / week | CHF 60,000 | CHF 110,000 |
| Founded | Not stated | 2012 |
| Led by | Dr. Randolph Willis, Medical Director | Jan Gerber, Founder and CEO |
| Programme length | Usually 14 to 28 days; can be extended up to 90 days | 4 weeks minimum for the residential programme; most stays run 4 to 8 weeks |
| Languages | English, French, German | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic |
| Payment | Self-pay; medical treatment unrelated to the admission is billed separately | Self-pay. Prices are quoted in CHF and can be paid in GBP, EUR, AED or USD |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (51 reviews, Recovery.com) | 4.5/5 (53 reviews, Recovery.com) |
Pick Clinic Les Alpes if…
- You want group sessions as well as individual therapy
- In-house detox and a medical spa are on your wish list
- A lower weekly cost (from CHF 60,000) makes a longer stay possible
Pick Paracelsus Recovery if…
- Nobody else can know you are in treatment
- A live-in therapist and a 15-plus specialist team are worth the higher price
- You need to stay close to Zurich
Our bottom line
For many people, Les Alpes gives more weeks of treatment for the same budget. For people whose public profile rules out any group setting, Paracelsus is the safer choice.
Conditions both clinics treat
alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction, opioid addiction, prescription drug addiction, gambling addiction, gaming internet addiction, burnout, depression, dual diagnosis, eating disorders.
Prices in detail
Clinic Les Alpes: Individual programmes start at CHF 60,000 per week, including hospitality and in-house detox when required (Clinic Les Alpes, 2026).
Paracelsus Recovery: The clinic publishes its prices. The four-week residential programme costs CHF 110,000 per week (Paracelsus Recovery, 2026).
Questions people ask
Is Clinic Les Alpes or Paracelsus Recovery cheaper?
Clinic Les Alpes starts at CHF 60,000 per week and Paracelsus Recovery at CHF 110,000 per week. Ask both for a written quote; extras such as family stays and travel are usually charged separately.
Where are Clinic Les Alpes and Paracelsus Recovery?
Clinic Les Alpes: Route de Sonloup 37, 1833 Les Avants, Switzerland. Paracelsus Recovery: Utoquai 43, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland.
Can you help me choose between Clinic Les Alpes and Paracelsus Recovery?
Yes. Our assessment is free and confidential: we look at the clinical situation, budget and timing, check current availability and arrange calls with the admissions teams.
More comparisons
Independent comparison. Switzerland Recovery is not affiliated with either clinic. Facts were checked against the clinics' own websites and named third-party sources in October 2026 and may change; we confirm details during your free assessment.
