A solid choice of the Val d’Anniviers hotels on the slopes, the Hotel Cristal offers 24 double/triple rooms – of which 21 have balconies and two are for families – and a restaurant that offers a wide range of regional favourites. Other amenities include a small sauna and gym, which provides pleasant respite from the hustle and bustle of the slopes outside. And as if all that wasn’t enough, there’s an eight-seater mini-bus at-hand for transfers to and from the airport. Convenience is key here.