Hotel Breuil
Features
- Terrace/Balcony
- Half board
The Breuil is a centrally located hotel close to the shops, bars and cafés of Cervinia. The nearest lifts are just behind the hotel and the main cable car is approximately 7 minutes walk away. The hotel's dining room overlooks the nursery slopes and there is a large comfortable lounge with bar area for guests to relax in.
Location · excellent central location · 4 minutes walk to Cretaz chairlift · 7 minutes walk to Plan Maison cable car
Features · small TV lounge · spacious lounge and bar · restaurant · extra charge for sauna, steam room, whirlpool and massage · small fitness room · lift · 40 bedrooms
Meals · continental buffet breakfast · 3 course evening meals with choice of menu · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included
Rooms for 2 people on half board sharing a twin room with private shower and WC. Twin and single rooms with a balcony are also available at a supplement. All rooms have telephone, TV, safe and some can take a third bed.
Official Rating 3 Star
Cervinia Resort Info
Based on the Italian side of the Matterhorn, Cervinia is lift-linked to Zermatt, with 200km of its own runs. Because of its high altitude, it has a long season, great snow and is an absolute haven for intermediates. The slopes are superb for cruising and mileage skiing, while beginners will find masses of coverage. Advanced skiers will need to head over into Switzerland for extended challenges, although you'll have to pay extra to cross to Zermatt. Because of its position, the scenery is outstanding, but this can be marred by poor weather and high winds, which can often cause the higher lifts to be closed. If the weather holds, you can usually be guaranteed loads of sun as well as long tree-lined runs. The ski school is getting better but, as with many Italian resorts, childcare is rather limited.
On the downside, Cervinia is not the most attractive resort and is entirely purpose-built. It was founded in the 1930s by Mussolini and still doesn't cater very well for non-skiers. There are good restaurants on and off the mountain, but their prices are nearly as steep as the Matterhorn itself. Weekend crowds can put pressure on the old lift system, but also improve the quality of après-ski. Access from the accommodation to the lifts is inconvenient, requiring an uphill walk.
Overall, Cervinia is great for lower ability skiers and boarders and much cheaper than its Swiss neighbour. Experts, kids and party animals may not find Cervinia ideal, although the first group do have Zermatt nearby to keep them busy.
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