10 top eco-hotels for the lovers of alpine skiing

Ten top ski eco-hotels according to the Guardian (Continuation)

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The Chick-Chock Mountain Hut in the province of Quebec in Canada is ranked fourth best eco-hotel for lovers of skiing. A unique place situated in the heart of the vast Matane Wildlife Reserve in winter is almost inaccessible for ordinary tourists. Due to the isolation a large hotel building was created using the most advanced energy saving technologies. Weren’t forgotten here such small pleasures as a living room with wood burning fireplace, sauna and spa. The three-day stay here will cost you 697.50 per person, including meals.

The lovers of sleeping on the snow will be pleased by the original Iglu-Dorf hotel located in the popular resort Grandvalira, Andorra, which is included in the top ten resorts in the world and occupies the fifth place in the list. Stylish eco-friendly resort is a village consisting of traditional winter homes of the Eskimos - the igloos. "Snow houses" are designed for 34 guests, and, despite the low temperatures, are very comfortable, equipped with large air mattresses, plenty of blankets and candles. Standard room is designed to receive 6 people. Rooms for "couples" are also equipped with sheep's clothing and a private hot tub. And after a thrilling skiing or walking on snowshoes you are able to make an unforgettable trip in harness of the Siberian Huskies and visit one of the bars of Iglu-Dorf or get warm in the local sauna or jacuzzi. The cost of the room starts from 99 euros, including transfers, meals and skiing.

The mountain residence of the Lagazzo Hotel in the charming Italian ski resort of San Cassiano is the sixth-place ranking of the best eco-hotels. This small but very comfortable and stylish village is located in the province of Trentino-Alto Adige, in the heart of the Italian Dolomites. Lagazzo Hotel is very elegant, eco-friendly apartment built using local wood, slate and with huge windows from floor to ceiling with a beautiful view of the mountain ridge. After skiing at one of the 130 miles of local tracks you can relax and get warm in the Finnish sauna or steam bath. The hotel offers only eco food and water from its own spring. The price for double rooms starts from 180 euros, including breakfast.

Date: 11/03/2010