Close to the village’s celebrated outdoor ice rink and Beauregard gondola at the heart of the village, refined and artfully decorated suites feature large picture windows, a comfortable lounge and sleek Balnéo bathroom; Privilege Suites feature separate multi-jet shower. Gastronomes can dine in style at gourmet restaurant Le Coeur or with prior reservation only at Le 5 gastronomic restaurant; the wine cellar offers a choice of over 240 French wines.

Meet up in the congenial bar or English-style smoking room for a cigar, après-ski drinks and conversation. The Cristal Spa offers treatments by Carita & Cinq Mondes in six cossetting treatment cabins – one with a hot stone table for deep relaxation – an indoor swimming pool with massage jets and a hammam that glitters with semi-precious stones.