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  The hotel is small, has some 10 rooms. Located by the local road, no extreme slopes to reach it. Hosts are very pleasant and helpful persons. Rooms are clean, average... read more size, bathrooms (shower) quite small. Free WiFi and parking. Owners offer free mini-bus service to Valtournenche ski-lifts (~2,5 km), two rides in the morning and two in the afternoon. We didn't use it, because it was more convenient to use rented car. The food is good and very plentiful, especially dinner. For the dinner there is a choice from two first, two second courses and two options of dessert plus buffet of salads and cheese. The wine is good and inexpensive, 7,5-10 eur/0,7 ltr. Tap water is tasty and free. There is almost nothing to do around the hotel in the evenings. Valtournenche itself is 2 kms away, reachable only by car, no chance to walk, steep road with no pavement. The only bar is on the ground floor of the hotel, try Caffè alla valdostana prepared by the owner, great. Lots of various local good and inexpensive grappas. Take a book, there are only Italian and couple of French channels on TV.

  Family-run gem of a hotel  - Initially had hoped for Cervinia but so pleased to have found space in this lovely hotel. Just a couple of kilometres down the valley from Valtournenche, a lovely ski resort... read more that links nicely to Cervinia.
The hotel was fantastic, Marco and his parents are brilliant hosts, so welcoming and positive. They run a superb operation. The hotel ski bus every morning takes all hassle away from being slighlty out of town and Marco is happy to be called to collect when needed. Everyone eats dinner at the same time which is a nice friendly touch and there is a choice for each course. The food was a delight and being offered more once we'd eaten up is something all hungry skiers appreciate!
If you're considering Cervinia then don't miss staying here instead. Valtournenche is less effected by wind than Cervinia and was open when the bigger resort was closed due to high winds.
Cant recommend this place enough. We met people who were returning for their 10th year! Says it all.
It punches well above its 2 star rating.
Thanks Marco

  Where you feel at home  - Punta Cian has remained one of our favorite destinations for a few years now.
Professionalism, hospitality and care of the guest literally from A to Z.
Marco and his family... read more (the father omnipresent in the bar department and the mother, an excellent cook who always reminds me of how my grandmother cooked) have put all their energy, but above all their passion into everyday life.
You forget that you are a guest because they truly make you feel like you are at home.
A special mention to the chef for the exceptional tiramisu and Russian salad which, in my opinion, can beat starred chefs!!!
Well done!