This traditional pick in the Campitello part of Val di Fassa gets glowing reviews every winter – and it won’t take you long to find out why. The service is tip-top from the moment you arrive and you’ve got some fab extras, like a spacious spa and kids’ play area, to make your stay even better.

As for the location, you’re on a hill overlooking the town, so you’ve got great views out front – picture frosted forests and dramatic Dolomite peaks. And getting to the lifts is super simple too. There’s a hotel shuttle that’ll run you to and from the main gondola, and it’s just a few minutes’ walk to the free ski bus stop if you fancy heading further afield.

After a session on the slopes, you can sip a post-piste tipple in the bar. For something extra relaxation, swap ski boots for swim things and take a dip in the pool and recharge the thigh muscles with a sauna session. Hungry? Each evening you’re treated to four courses of local favourites, from plates of pasta to filling stews.

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Get the best of both worlds by staying somewhere small and traditional in the biggest ski area in the world. The seven towns and villages that make up Val di Fassa are part of the 1,220km Dolomiti Superski, and intermediates especially will love the seemingly endless reds and blues. And you can make a day of looping the famous 26km Sella Ronda circuit. If you’re a beginner, stick to a local lift pass and find your feet on the 110km of slopes around Val di Fassa itself. Wherever you ski, you’ll be surrounded by wow-worthy views of the Dolomite mountains, a UNESCO Word Heritage Site.

Canazei and neighbouring Campitello are the main towns, so if you’re looking for bars, restaurants and shops – and a lovely 3 or 4-star hotel – stay here. And Campitello also has the speediest access to the Sella Ronda. Or for somewhere quieter, pick the little villages of Pozza di Fassa or Mazzin. The culture’s a mix of Italy and Austria, so you can expect authentic hospitality, laid-back après and tasty food like pasta, polenta and dumplings.

Fancy something different to do? Get to grips with climbing walls in Campitello, cheer on the local Fassa Falcons at an ice hockey match in Alba or make waves in the pools and waterslides at the modern Dòlaondes leisure centre in Canazei.

Hotel Stella Montis, Campitello

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