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The Planibel is a world of its own, with everything from shops and entertainment to a huge indoor pool. The skiing is right at your feet – you can ski to and from the door, and the main gondola is just metres away. And it's the perfect spot for families bringing little ones, with the operator's based here for all the fun, games and laughter to make your trip that extra bit special

The Foersterhaus zum Kramerwirt is a perfect pick if you're looking for good value and comfortable accommodation in Mayrhofen along with the great service that a four star hotel offers. The 3* Foersterhaus zum Kramerwirt is an annexe building of the 4* Alpenhotel Kramerwirt and located 50 metres from the main hotel. It's located in the centre of Mayrhofen, just a short walk to the gondola stations and with a ski bus stop nearby. Breakfast and evening meals are served in the main hotel building of the 4* Alpenhotel Kramerwirt. You can expect a warm welcome here and excellent hearty Austrian food

The Hotel Grohmann has a grand style – which it balances well with a warm, inviting and laid-back atmosphere. It sits on the main road in the centre of the attractive village of Campitello, and is only 10-12 minutes' walk to the Col Rodella cable car. There's also a ski bus stop outside, so you can be on the slopes in minutes.

Hotel Triolet offers a garden and terrace with views of Mont Blanc. The cable car to the Courmayeur ski slopes is 100 metres away. WiFi is free throughout. All rooms at the Triolet Hotel feature a TV and a private bathroom. Most include a balcony. There is also a cosy reading room and a bar. A small conference room is also available. A continental and cooked breakfast buffet is served each morning. The Triolet is a 5-minute walk from the centre of Courmayeur and is easily reached from the A5 motorway. Guests can enjoy the wellness centre located next to the property, as well as discounts at thermal spas in Pré-Saint-Didier, 2 km away.

The Hotel Les Campanules offers exquisite, modern and chic design, with high levels of comfort and beautiful restaurant and lounge area. Located right in the centre of the Tignes Le Lac and almost backing on to the piste, giving superb access to the slopes. Guests are offered a range of wellness facilities including sauna, steam room and outdoor heated pool.

Named after the mountain peak high above Tignes, the Aiguille Percée brings together classic alpine style and modern touches, in a handy spot in Tignes Le Lac – just 5 minutes’ walk from the lift, ski school meeting point and nursery slopes. Some parts of the hotel are traditional through and through – like the mix of wood cladding and stone on the outside and in the bar and lounge.

For a great location in Val Claret, the Diva is hard to beat. It’s opposite the Tichot chairlift and just a few minutes’ walk from the funicular up to the Grande Motte glacier, and you can ski almost back to the door on a red or blue run. Once you're done, sit on the terrace to look out over the slopes, or head to the Irish pub to party 'til late. The hotel itself is a simple, no-fuss place, with traditional stone and pops of red from the carpets and cushions. There’s a big lounge and bar when you can kick back in the evenings or get your zen on in the sauna and steam room instead.

Smack dab in the middle of Val Claret, Hotel Le Ski d'Or is your go-to base for making the most of Tignes-Val d’Isère’s top-tier slopes. Just minutes from the lift and ski school meeting point, pros can carve up the vast terrain while newbies master the basics, before cruising the glacier’s gentle blues. You're also walking distance from all the bars, cafés and restaurants – perfect for a post-piste drink or two. The rooms here serve up classic comfort with stylish simplicity.

The Tignes 2100 draws people back year after year, and it’s easy to see why. This modern hotels in the centre of the resort, just a few minutes’ walk from the lifts, and is surrounded by amazing views – picture yourself watching the snow fall over the mountains from your room or sipping a cocktail overlooking the frozen lake. It’s got a chic-meets-cosy look, with lots of soft lighting, squishy sofas and earthy colours, plus cleverly designed rooms with lots of storage options. And there are plenty of places to relax – play board games by the fire in the lounge, get stuck into a good book in the library or wander down to the wellness area to drift between the outdoor hot tub, sauna and steam room.

This chalet-style hotel has a prime spot right in the heart of the resort. Step outside and it’s only a short stroll to Val d’Isère’s shops, restaurants and lively bars. And when it’s time to head to the slopes, just nip down to the boot room to collect your ski and boots, toasty warm thanks to the heated boot racks, and walk 5 minutes to the main Solaise gondola. Inside, the cosy bar and lounge is a great place to relax after a day on the slopes.