Hotel Himalaia Soldeu (Soldeu)

A fantastically located hotel with a wonderful Tibetan-theme right in the heart of the village. One of the main sources of relaxation in the Himalaia is the wellness area. It's free to use (just book an in advance at reception) and comes complete with a hot tub, sauna and fitness room - everything you need to sort out the aches and pains from the slopes.

There's a bar with a pool table and the cosy lounge has a large fireplace with old leather wingback chairs, the perfect spot for a glass of wine at the end of a good (or bad) day. And for those who want to stay in touch, there's a TV lounge and an internet corner.

Nearest lift: 140m

Tuition meeting point: 140m (top of lift)

Resort centre: in the centre

Soldeu is home to one of the best native English speaking ski schools in Europe. They’ll transform nervous beginners into confident skiers and boarders in no time. The speedy and advanced can also choose from a range of classes and clinics, all set in the fantastic, 210km Grandvalira area.

The wonderful range of blues and reds as well as some world-class black slopes are all expertly maintained and the safe terrain make this perfect for exploring on your own or with a guide.

It's half board at the Hotel Himalaia, so expect a full buffet breakfast each morning to get you started. In the evenings, sit down to a large buffet-style evening meal, perfect for refuelling after a day on the slopes. Your Christmas are New Year Gala meals are included.

The 106 rooms all come with satellite TV, a mini-bar and a shower. They're decked out with hardwood and have plenty of natural light.

The studios are slightly bigger than the rooms and have a living area with one double and one single sofa bed. They also have a kitchenette with microwave that makes it that much easier to lounge in your room in the morning and gather your bearings before starting the day.