"Picture a wooden ski lodge in the heart of Switzerland’s 4 Vallées ski area — the kind of place that’s both grand and cozy, both rustic and luxurious. That’s La Cordée des Alpes, a high-altitude boutique hotel offering all the vintage charm of a classic alpine lodge, from crackling fires to vaulting wood-beamed ceilings, with a stylish modern twist: every room comes with a spacious and smartly tiled bathroom, colorful Nepalese textiles, a complimentary iPad, and a private timber balcony facing the snowy mountains. There’s a free shuttle to the gondolas, a spa for après-ski relaxation, an indoor pool with views of the valley, and a retro-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant centered around an open fireplace." - Tablet Hotels