For many years, La Sivoliere was a well-kept secret favoured by its regular clients and very hard to book — but in 2003, it transformed itself with an ambitious expansion and now offers a combination of rooms, suites and apartments, all delightfully designed with a true alpine feel. Both the elegant restaurant and the cosy lounges have open fires adding to the warmth of the alpine décor and wood panelling. There is also a reading room and a delightful bar. With so many restaurants to choose from in the resort, we would recommend staying here on a Bed & Breakfast basis — but don’t miss out on sampling the hotel’s own excellent cuisine. A swimming pool has recently been added to complement the sauna, jacuzzi and small gym already offered.