Hotel Rivé, Bardonecchia, Italy

· ski-in · 1 minute's walk to the ski lifts · 20 minutes' walk to the resort centre · 2 minutes' walk to the bus stop · 5 minutes' walk to the ski school meeting point

The Hotel Rivé is onto a winner when it comes to location. Just a minute’s stroll to the nearest ski lifts, you can be heading up into the mountains in no time at all each morning – and ski right back to the hotel at the end of the day.

Once you’ve finished slope swooshing, swing by the hotel's spa area. With a pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub, it’s a fab spot to sink into relaxation mode. Then it might be down to the hotel's bar for a bevvy and a chinwag in the comfy lounge area before dinner. You’ll have some variety throughout the week when it comes to what’s on the menu, though you may fancy heading out for a night or two to check out what else Bardonecchia’s restaurants are serving up.

The rooms here are on the more no-frills side, with a functional feel to them more than anything. Go for one with a balcony if you fancy waking up to views of the surrounding mountains and woodland each morning.

· satellite TV room · bar · lounge · Mezza Luna bar and restaurant · à la carte restaurant · wellness area with indoor pool, sauna, steam rooms, hot tubs and fitness centre (four free entries per person from Monday to Thursday, approx. €25 per entry on Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday, with obligatory kit to access approx. €12.50 to rent per person) · extra charge for massage and beauty treatments · boot room with lockers · card area · free WiFi throughout · lift · 79 bedrooms

Please note: Spa and fitness centre opening times are Mon – Fri from 8.30am – 9pm, Saturday 3-8pm, Sunday closed. Pool only open from 3.30-7.30pm and for kids 3.30pm-5.30pm.

Half Board

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 4-course evening meal with a choice of menu and salad buffet · children's meals available on request · Christmas and New Year gala dinners included · optional upgrade to full board (includes buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and served dinner. Lunch will be taken in the Hotel Rivé Restaurant)

All rooms have Sky TV, a telephone, radio, hairdryer, small fridge and safe.

Twin room - sleeps 2-3: Twin beds, extra single bed when booked for three people, private bath, private shower and WC.

Twin room - sleeps 1-4: Twin beds, two extra single beds when booked for three or four people, private bath, private shower and WC.

Twin room with balcony - sleeps 2-4: Twin beds, two extra single beds when booked for three or four people, private bath, private shower, WC and balcony.

Cots are available to hire, free of charge, on request.