I am off to Champoluc for, I think, the 12th year running on 17th Jan. I think it is a fantastic resort. It is not full of pushing people who have no manners. The shops are helpful, the ski/boot hiring is of a great quality and good value. The hotel we usually stay in is The Champoluc - right next to the gondola! The hosts are so helpful and welcoming that it almost feels like coming home.
The ability to ski over the valleysand at Champoluc, have lunch far away and then come back during the afternoon is one of the great attractions. Last year we were a party of 12 all doing our own thing but meeting up at the great mountain cafes. There have been a couple of years when the snow has been poor but that is hardly the fault of the resort.