Chalet Hotel Cristallo

Accommodation

The Chalet Hotel Cristallo is tucked away in a quiet side street just off the main Via Roma which runs through the heart of the village. It's only a five minute walk from the hotel to the main cable car lift and to make life even easier for you, there are ski lockers available by the cable car entrance, so you don't even have to carry your ski gear with you. This 27-roomed hotel is child free for most of the season and during school holidays; children aged 7 years and upwards are welcome. However no childcare is provided.

Charm is the order of the day inside the hotel, with its beamed ceilings, whitewashed walls and antique furniture. The rich, honey-coloured wood panelled bedrooms are gorgeously comfortable and all are ensuite with a bath or shower and WC. In the evenings, relax in the small, intimate bar or spread out in the lounge and enjoy some après ski with your fellow guests. And don't worry about aching limbs; the hotel's sauna will take care of those for you. Wifi is available free of charge for guests.

Dining

The dining room is light and airy with elegant draped curtains and plenty of seating choices, whether you wish to join fellow guests at a larger table or eat on your own. A hearty breakfast is a must when you're out on the slopes, and you can choose a full English or they will cook you a steaming bowl of porridge to order. Of course, there are always pastries and fruit if you prefer a lighter option.

Don't miss afternoon tea with steaming hot soup and scrummy home-made cakes after your day on the slopes. For dinner, you can choose from a variety of starters, main courses and desserts, accompanied by complimentary red or white wine.

Ski Hosting

Mark Warner run a full ski hosting programme at the Chalet Hotel Cristallo . For 4½ days a week their ski hosts will guide you around the mountain, heading off to the best pistes and picking out the best lunch stops. Mark Warner group people on ability with 3 groups available; leisurely, intermediate and advanced, this means that you can go at your pace throughout the day.

Courmayeur is a good resort for all abilities, however it is best for intermediates and ski hosting is a great way to make the most of your time on the mountain, not having to stop to read the piste map or worrying about heading off in the wrong direction! Mark Warner hosts ski the local Courmayeur area over 3½ days and 1 day in La Thuile.

Ski Hosting Groups

Leisurely – for those who can make semi–parallel linked turns confidently and who are comfortable on blue runs and confident using ski tows and chair lifts.
Medium Speed – for those comfortable on red, or long runs and who are keen to tackle the black runs and moguls at a slower pace.
Faster – for those happy to ski mainly black and red runs and keen to experience steeper slopes and moguls and are comfortable skiing at a faster pace.