The Hotel Centrale will fit the bill if location is a top priority. Step outside, and you’ve got the bars and bistros of Courmayeur on your doorstep. And when it comes to heading up the mountain, it’s just a matter of minutes to get to the main gondola.

The hotel itself is a family-run affair, with local staff who’ll make you feel at home the moment you arrive. Inside, things are simple but comfy. Wood panelling gives things that alpine feel while paintings and little knick-knacks here and there add a homely touch.

You’ll be staying bed and breakfast, and there’s a buffet-style breakfast to fuel you up each morning. Then once you’re done skiing for the day, swing by the bar for an aperitif. Or, for something more relaxing, pay a little extra and grab a towel to enjoy a session in the sauna before checking out the nearby restaurants.