Hotel Rivé, Bardonecchia

Italy

Hotel Rivé

Italy

Fabulous Ski in/out Spa hotel

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Hotel
Half Board
Ski-In / Ski-Out
1000m to Resort Centre
Quietly set back from the resort centre a short bus ride away
Wellness with pool, sauna, etc.
Modern style hotel

Overview

The Hotel Rivé is onto a winner when it comes to location. Just a minute’s stroll to the nearest ski lifts, you can be heading up into the mountains in no time at all each morning – and ski right back to the hotel at the end of the day.

Once you’ve finished slope swooshing, swing by the hotel's spa area. With a pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub, it’s a fab spot to sink into relaxation mode. Then it might be down to the hotel's bar for a bevvy and a chinwag in the comfy lounge area before dinner. You’ll have some variety throughout the week when it comes to what’s on the menu, though you may fancy heading out for a night or two to check out what else Bardonecchia’s restaurants are serving up.

The rooms here are on the more no-frills side, with a functional feel to them more than anything. Go for one with a balcony if you fancy waking up to views of the surrounding mountains and woodland each morning.

Description

Location

Ski back to your door

1 minute walk to ski lifts and ski school meeting place

20 minutes walk to resort centre

2 minutes walk to bus stop

Rooms

All rooms have Sky TV, a telephone, radio, hairdryer, small fridge and safe.

Twin Room - sleeps 2-3: Twin beds, extra single bed when booked for three people, private bath, shower and WC.

Twin Room - sleeps 1-4: Twin beds, two extra single beds when booked for three people or four, private bath, shower, WC.

Twin Room with balcony - sleeps 2-4: Twin beds, extra two single beds when booked for three or four people, private bath, shower, WC and balcony.

Facilities

Satellite TV room

Bar

Lounge

Mezza Luna bar and restaurant

À la carte restaurant

Wellness area with indoor pool, sauna, steam rooms, hot tubs and fitness centre (four free entries per person from Monday to Thursday, approx. €25 per entry on Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday, with obligatory kit to access approx. €12.50 to rent per person)

Extra charge for massage and beauty treatments

Boot room with lockers

Card area

Free WiFi throughout

Lift

79 bedrooms

Please note: Spa and fitness centre opening times are Mon – Fri from 8.30am – 9pm, Saturday 3-8pm, Sunday closed. Pool only open from 3.30-7.30pm and for kids 3.30pm-5.30pm.

Just so you know, the WiFi in the rooms is basic and there can be a weak signal.

Please note, there are four free entries per person to the wellness area from Monday to Thursday. It is approx. €25 per entry on Friday and Saturday, and it is closed on Sundays. There is an obligatory spa kit to access the wellness area, which is approx. €12.50 to rent per person.

You'll need to wear a swimming cap, slippers and a swimsuit for the pool area. Caps can be purchased from the hotel for approx. €3.00 and disposable slippers for approx. €4.00, or you can use your own. Towels can be hired for approx. €3.00. The hotel does not provide swimsuits.

Children under 12 years old are only permitted in the spa area from 2.30-4pm and must be accompanied by an adult. Babies and small children must wear a nappy.

Catering

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 4-course evening meal with a choice of menu and salad buffet · children's meals available on request · Christmas and New Year gala dinners included · optional upgrade to full board (includes buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and served dinner. Lunch will be taken in the Hotel Rivé Restaurant)

Accommodation Attributes

All Ensuite

Close To Slopes

Ski In Ski Out

Terrace Balcony

Accommodation Facilities

Child Friendly

Fitness

Indoor Pool

Sauna

About Bardonecchia

Bardonecchia is found on the Italian side of the Fréjus tunnel, which links Italy and France. It makes an excellent base for travel, as you can drive to both the Trois Vallées and the Milky Way area, providing massive skiing potential. Bardonecchia is a large town, based around the station. It offers good value eateries and accommodation, lovely scenery and friendly locals. It's a short transfer from Turin (90 minutes) but that can mean considerable weekend crowds. The resort takes on two personalities - deserted in the week, overrun at the weekend. This is particularly true of the après-ski/nightlife.

The skiing itself is quite substantial, with 140km of pistes. These are shared between three areas, two of which are lift-linked. You'll need a bus to get to all of the lifts. Most of the slopes are geared towards intermediates. Beginners' pistes are quite tough and families with little kids might not find it the most suitable base. The snow can be rather unreliable, as can the lifts, which are quite antiquated. If you are in Bardonecchia during the week, you should find it a very accessible intermediate ski experience.

Resort Attributes

Alpine Charm

Choice of Restaurants

Good For Non-Skiers

Large Ski Area

Mountain Restaurants

Scenic

Short Transfer

Resort Facilities

Child Care

Gym

Ice Rink