In the middle of sunny Alpe d'Huez is Le Christina, a great value for money hotel, with friendly staff who are always on hand to make your stay memorable. Inside, the décor is pure chalet-style cosiness – think pine-clad walls and splashes of bright colour. And the food is just as comforting, with a simple, but tasty buffet spread for breakfast and dinner. The great location is a highlight too – the hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the lifts and ski school, you can ski almost right back to the door, and it's just 10 minutes' walk from the resort's restaurants and bars.

Nicknamed the ‘island in the sun' thanks to over 300 sunny days a year, Alpe d'Huez is one of the 7 resorts that make up the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine and offers access to the fifth largest ski area in France. With plenty of skiing for all abilities, from beginner to advanced, it’s not your standard winter playground.