Max-out on mountain time with ski-in, ski-out on a blue run.

From crêpes to risottos, tasty traditional dishes will have you feeling like a local.

Round off the day with a fireside glass of Barolo in the rustic lounge bar.

For a comfortable stay in a rustic-styled hotel in Sestriere, go for the Principi. This spot has plenty of room types to suit all kinds of skier, from those going solo to families of up to 6. And location-wise, you have a piste-side spot on the mountain, so you can click straight in each morning and slide right back to the hotel when you’re done. Or you can hop on the hotel shuttle if you’re still learning the ropes at ski school.

As for extras, the spa has mountain wellness wrapped up with its pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. Or for a tipple and a chinwag, try the hotel bar instead. And if you’re here with little ones, the activities and games consoles at the hotel’s kids’ club are bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

Food’s a real highlight here as well, starting with the buffet breakfasts, where you’ve got all the faves, from eggs and bacon to coffee, croissants and even freshly cooked crêpes. Then to wrap up the day, you'll have an evening buffet with lots of choice. It's all about alpine fare done Italian style, with dumplings, stews and creamy risottos all on the menu.

ROOM DESCRIPTIONS

All rooms have a flatscreen TV, WiFi, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and safe.

Twin room - sleeps 2: Double bed or twin beds, private hydromassage bath with shower and WC.

Superior twin room - sleeps 1-2: Double bed or twin beds, private hydromassage bath with shower and WC.

Superior single room - sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower and WC.

Twin room - sleeps 1-3: Twin beds, extra single bed when booked for three people, private hydromassage bath with shower and WC.

Superior twin room - sleeps 2-4: Double bed, bunk beds, private hydromassage bath with shower and WC.

Family room - sleeps 2-4: Double bed, either one double sofa bed or two single beds, private hydromassage bath with shower and WC.

Family room - sleeps 2-6: Double beds or twin beds, bunk beds and either a double sofa bed or two single beds in the living area, private hydromassage bath with shower and WC.

Twin room - sleeps 2: Twin or double beds, private hydromassage bath with shower and WC.

Cots are available to hire, free of charge, on request.