The Cygnaski is always a great hit with families. They appreciate its friendly and easy-going atmosphere, as well as its overall spaciousness and convenience. There's room for everyone to do their own thing here. The large lounge, which wraps round a big log fire with a stone chimney, provides a warm and inviting place to wind down.

The bar, which is separate from the lounge, is small but definitely cosy and perfect for an aperitif before joining one of the group tables in the wood panelled restaurant. This being Val d'Isère the views are, of course, breathtaking. The crèche and the nursery are on the ground floor and they are huge - colourful, well equipped and comfortable enough to make you wish you were six years old again.

Similarly the bedrooms, decorated in white with large windows, have lots of space and many of them can take extra beds for children. Bathrooms are ensuite and modern. Access to the slopes is easy, with a short bus ride to the La Daille lifts in one direction and the Le Fornet lifts and nursery slopes in the other. The centre of Val d'Isère is just a few minutes walk away.

CHALET LAYOUT

First floor

• 8x twin, bath, wc
• 3x double, bath, wc
• 2x single, shower, no wc
• 1x wc

 Second floor

• 9x twin, bath, wc
• 3x double, bath, wc
• 1x wc

 Third floor

• 8x twin, bath, wc
• 3x double, bath, wc
• 1x triple, bath, wc
• 2x single, shower, no wc
• 1x wc