Just returned from a family stay and found the service, friendliness and helpfulness exceptional. The added bonuses were the bar the locals use and the shop next door which prepare... read more the sandwiches to order for your day on the slopes.

  We have just come back from a fabulous 4 day break skiing at Valtournenche. The hotel Punta Cian was fabulous. It is a family run hotel, small and not... read more too flash, eg no spa but it has all the charm of a family home. Marco will do anything he can to help and his parents are always around to assist. His mother is the chef and his dad, Guido, the Bar tender and Tina is the waitress. The food is great, not fancy minimalism but heart warming after a days skiing.
The hotel is about 1.5 km from the valtournenche lift, which connects to Cervinia and Zermatt. Lots of runs in total. We had a hire car and drove right to the lift, where there is free parking. However Marco will drop you up there whenever you want and pick you up.
They are so kind, and the family really do make you feel welcome. Go...you will not regret it. More

  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