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Crest Alpine Lodge & Spa is truly a unique accommodation. It is a real mountain hotel, located at an altitude of 2020 meters, the hotel can only be reached via the ski lift. This beautiful ski-in / ski-out hotel offers you a panoramic view. Well-being and conscious management of the environment is central here. Therefore, for example, no plastic is used and the hotel works as much as possible with products from their own region.
The wellness area here is also fantastic and stimulates the entire immune system through a combination of heat and cold. Relax in the sauna with a wonderful view of the snow-capped mountains, the valley and the slopes. Enjoy a moment on the terrace with panoramic views of the entire valley and relax. Weather permitting, fireplaces will be placed here at the end of the day, so you can enjoy a nice drink. Every morning a wonderful breakfast is ready for you, so that you have energy when you go out in the snow. After a long day on the slopes, a delicious Italian dinner is a great way to end the day: Vista Restaurant offers tasty dishes.
There are two options for dinner:
• Fine dining in restaurant Momentum for a surcharge of € 50.00 pp
• Go up the mountain with the snowmobile and have dinner at Belvedere Alpine lodge for a surcharge of €20.00 pp
The hotel is only accessible by ski lift. To reach the hotel, you can park your car in the hotel's own parking spaces (book in advance), directly at the beginning of the Champoluc-Crest cable car, or in a free car park 500 metres away. Once at the top, the hotel's snowmobile or jeep is available for luggage transport. The last rides with the ski lift are 18:30, 19:30, 22:30 and 23:20.
There may have been changes in Covid-19 services and facilities between the time of booking and upon departure. All measures are subject to change and therefore no rights can be derived from them.
Monterosa is a beautiful ski area known for deep snow, lots of off-piste, beautiful views and great descents. The ski area is located in the region Valle d'Aosta and is spread over 3 beautiful valleys. Here you will find the highest peaks in Europe, including the famous Monte Rosa massif.
Enjoy unique views
Due to its location between the high mountain peaks of Wallis and the Mont Blanc mountains, you are always assured of a beautiful view in the Monte Rosa ski area. And its advanced runs make it a perfect place for experienced skiers! The Monterosa lift pass covers up to 132 kilometers of varying slopes. In addition to steep descents, you will also find long and wide slopes here. Because it is often very quiet here, it is an ideal location for skiing! You will also find nice, atmospheric mountain huts where you can enjoy Italian specialties and good wines.
Champoluc & Gressoney
The villages: Champoluc and Gressoney are nice, quiet and authentic. And you will not often stand in line in the modern ski area. Advanced enthusiasts will enjoy themselves on the predominantly intermediate black and red slopes, that often run through the woods!
For the latest government travel advice and corona measures by destination, visit the government website. Please note: this information can change in the meantime, so we advise you to consult it regularly until shortly before departure.
Capital:
The capital is Rome.
Language:
The official language is Italian.
Time:
There is a time difference of +1hour.
Currencies:
The official currency in Italy is the euro.
Voltage:
The voltage is 230 volts.
Travel documents:
You must be in possession of a valid passport or valid proof of identity.
Talk on the phone:
A British mobile phone also works in Italy. To call to Italy from the UK, first dial the country code 0039 and then the area code without zero and then the subscriber number. The country code 0044 is from Italy to the UK.
Emergency number:
The national emergency number is 112.
Traveling by car:
The national roads are well passable. Pas Piccolo San Bernardo is closed throughout the winter season (November to June).
Keep in mind that the highways require a toll. If you travel via the Austrian motorways, you must be in possession of a toll sticker. For some motorways, tunnels and roads in Austria there is no vignette requirement, but a separate toll must be paid, such as the A13 from Innsbruck-Süd to the Italian border.
There is no general obligation in Italy for winter tyres. Winter equipment (chains or winter tyres) may be mandatory on mountain roads. This is indicated with a traffic sign. Not using winter tires in winter conditions can lead to (joint) liability in the event of accidents and also have criminal consequences. In Austria and Germany, winter tires are required in winter conditions.
In case of breakdown or an accident, it is mandatory that all road users wear a reflective vest.
If you travel via France:
Please note: in some cities it is mandatory to have an environmental sticker from 1 July 2017. If you drive over the Paris ring road, the Boulevard Périphérique, you will also need an environmental sticker in many cases. The vignette can not be obtained along the way, but can only be ordered online. The French police advise to print out the application form and the confirmation and to take it with you if the vignette is not delivered in time by post. The order form can be found on this website: https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande-ext/cgu
Future environmental zones can be found on this website: http://en.france.fr/nl/tips/milieuzones-france-ecovignet-credit
Food and drink:
Italy is known for pizzas, pastas and risottos. It is not recommended to drink tap water.
Tips:
It is customary in Italy to give a tip of around 10% in bars, restaurants and hotels.
Opening hours:
In general, the shops are closed between 13.00 and 16.00. This is the siesta. After 16.00 hours the shops will open again until about 19.00 hours.
Safety:
In Italy, a ski helmet is mandatory for children up to and including 14 years of age. A ski helmet is recommended for adults. In a ski class, wearing a helmet is often required.
Swimming pool
In Italy you are generally required to wear a swimming cap in swimming pools. This is for both public swimming pools and swimming pools that belong to hotels.
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When booking, it is indicated for which days the lift pass is valid (e.g. Sunday to Friday). If you want to have the lift pass to start on a different day than indicated in the booking steps, you must contact our contact centre by telephone. The booking can then be adjusted. It is not possible to adjust the lift pass on another day on site. An extension of the lift pass can often be booked extra; you will find the price for this in the further course of the booking steps. The discount for “no lift pass” can also be found in the booking process.
Discounts:
The lift pass for children born on or after 31-10-2013 is free on presentation of the ID card. Children born between 01-11-2003 and 30-10-2013, and seniors born between 01-11-1940 and 31-05-1956, receive a discount on the lift pass. These discounts can be found in the calculation of your travel sum.
The above surcharges and discounts are only valid when booking. Other rates are applied locally.