Pico Blanco lies in the tiny Spanish Pyrenees town of Vielha, home to a Gothic church and traditional stone-and-slate houses. Stroll along the Garonne River, which runs through town, or head further into the hills for hiking sessions. Most guests stay at Pico Blanco for its proximity to the stylish Baqueira-Beret resort, which boasts miles of pristine ski slopes. When you return from a day on the piste, relax by the fireplace in this homely wooden pad, which caters to families with three bedrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen and dining space. Stuck on ideas on how to spend your days? Talk to your host about arranging exhilarating experiences, from canyoning to igloo-building lessons, snowshoeing and bicycle rentals.

Read less