Planibel Apartments, La Thuile, Italy

NB: while the Supplier rating is 3 Star, the Official rating is 4 Star.

The apartments give easy access to the Les Suches gondola and Bosco Express chairlift, both of which take you up to the Les Suches area at 2200m, with viewpoints, cafés and an assortment of blue runs. Getting back at the end of the day is via reds No.6 or No.7, or the more direct black No.2 and No.3. There’s also the Maison Blanche lift from La Thuile town, for access to the beginner blue No.36.

There are several good restaurants within walking distance - try Pepita Café or Lo Tata for tasty Italian food made from local produce - or you can stay within the Planibel complex for dinner and drinks. The Cage aux Folles is within the building and is a great place to take aperitivo and catch sports events.

NB: while the Supplier rating is 3 Star, the Official rating is 4 Star.

Perfectly placed for the slopes of La Thuile, the Planibel complex sits just a stone’s throw from the gondola, chairlift and ski school.

The apartments are simply furnished, with a wide choice of room layouts available for couples, groups and families. Add in bars and a restaurant onsite, and you’ve got all the perks of a big hotel, for a no-frills price.

After a day’s skiing on the pistes of both Italy and France, why not slip off for some well-earned downtime? For a small price you can make use of the steam room, sauna, fitness room and indoor pool.

Once you’re suitably rested and recharged, there are tons of great local dining options to choose from, or stay in and enjoy the Planibel’s own restaurant, Raclette.

Please note:

The swimming pool and fitness room are open during scheduled hours.

Getting Here

When you arrive in La Thuile, the coach will drop you at the Hotel Planibel for you to check in. Once you've received your key, you will have to walk to your apartment with your luggage. The duration of the walk depends on where you've been allocated an apartment, which may be up to 10 minutes away. Make sure you wear some sturdy shoes and warm clothing - it can get a bit snowy underfoot.

· restaurant · bars · lounge · cafés · snack bar · mini-market · shops · ski shop · ski room for apartment guests · extra charge for leisure facilities, including indoor pool (swimming caps must be worn and can be purchased from Ornella Sports, towels can be hired for a small charge or customers can use their own), sauna, steam room and fitness centre (€30 per week, children under 11 years are free when with full paying adult) · 237 studios/apartments

All apartments have a kitchenette with two hot plates, kettle, microwave, fridge and a basic range of crockery and kitchen utensils; bathroom with private bath or shower and WC; satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer and safe. Towels, linen and mid-week towel change are included. Cot hire available for €10 per night - please request at time of booking.

Type A studio - sleeps 2: twin beds.

Type C apartment - sleeps 2-4: double bedroom with en suite shower and WC, and living area with two single sofa beds.

Type C1 apartment - sleeps 2-4: as type C but located in the Monteblanco block, closest to the slopes, adjacent to the main Les Suches gondola and Bosco Express charlift.

Type E apartment - sleeps 2-6: double bedroom with en suite shower and WC, bedroom with bunk beds, and living area with two single sofa beds.