Hôtel les Barmes de l'Ours

Les Barmes de l’Ours, perched at the foot of Val d’Isère’s legendary La Face piste, is the ultimate mountain retreat. From mechanical bears to twinkling pool ceilings, every corner has character. The rooms range from Alpine cosy to stylishly Scandinavian, with something to suit every ski bunny or snow dodger. With three restaurants, a knockout spa, and even a bowling alley, this place has everything you need to make winter your favourite season (unless you're here in summer, when hiking takes centre stage).