The Place
It is the warmth and generosity of Hotel Les Neiges d’Antan’s hands-on owners, the Bich family, that make this simple hotel at Breuil-Cervinia in the shadow of Monte Cervino (the Matterhorn) a great place for a holiday.
From the outside, the chalet looks fairly small, but inside you will find 29 rooms, some newly renovated. The rustic interior is welcoming – you will immediately feel at home here.
Signora Bich is the chef, expert at reviving old family recipes and robust traditional Mediterranean dishes. Her son is the sommelier: in addition to a carefully-chosen cellar, he oversees an impressive range of grappa on offer in the snug wood-panelled and rough-stone bar. The hotel is ideal for families, and excellent value for money. Other serving staff are always charming and friendly and a shuttle service to the slopes is offered.
The spa and wellness area has a wood-fired original Finnish sauna with views onto the snowy mountain forest outside, and an outdoor hot-tub, where you can sit and enjoy the stunning mountain view and stars above. The daring can plunge in an ice bath if desired after a hard day’s skiing. Idyllic.