La Tourmaline  

In the Tarentaise valley town of Aime, set inside a world-class ski area. This ski hotel sits about 21 km from La Plagne and roughly 45 km from Albertville, with Bourg‑Saint‑Maurice train station about a 10‑minute drive away. Walk to nearby sights like Tour Montmayeur, Fortification Saint Sigismond and local ski lifts — family-friendly and pet-friendly for active travelers.

Renovated in 2008, the property offers 29 rooms and suites in a cosy mountain atmosphere. Rooms feature en suite baths with tub/shower combos, flat‑screen TVs/satellite, minibars, desks and blackout drapes, plus pleasant mountain views and daily housekeeping. The place has a warm, biker- and cyclist-friendly vibe with bike storage and wash facilities.

Soak in an indoor heated pool or unwind in the full‑service spa with massages, body treatments and a spa tub, then hit the sauna or steam room. There’s a gym, ski storage, secure outdoor parking and a bicycle room; some packages include spa and pool access. Free self‑parking and pet-friendly policies make arrival and stays easy.

Conference facilities, a business center and event rooms are available for meetings. Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected and multilingual staff can assist in English, Spanish and French.

An on-site restaurant serves authentic, traditional dishes from a dining room with panoramic mountain views and wooden décor — there’s even a barbecue for grilling. A bar/lounge is on hand for drinks, and buffet breakfast is offered for a fee.