There are titles that cannot be disputed, and Val Thorens has just reminded the world of this. The Savoyard resort has just been crowned «world's best ski resort» for the tenth time at the World Ski Awards, confirming the supremacy it has built up over the years in the face of the Swiss, Austrian, Canadian and American giants.
It's a worldwide acclaim for Europe's highest ski area, and a new source of pride for the French mountains, which are shining more brightly than ever on the international stage.
Situated at an altitude of 2,300 metres, at the heart of the 3 Vallées (the largest linked ski area in the world, with 600 km of pistes), Val Thorens owes nothing to chance.
Val Thorens, ten crowns and a legend
Modern ski lifts, guaranteed ski-in ski-out, premium accommodation, a sporty, festive atmosphere and visitors from all over the world... The resort ticks all the boxes for excellence.
Ten wins in twelve editions. An all-time record. «This distinction rewards the collective commitment of the whole resort, from the teams to the partners».» said Vincent Lalanne, Director of the Val Thorens Tourist Office.
The station opens its season on 22 November, giving the winter kick-off alongside Tignes.
A trophy also for hotels made in France
It's a collective success, but some establishments shine particularly brightly.
The 5-star Hotel Pashmina, designed by the Gorini family, retains its title as the world's best boutique hotel. An impressive double for hospitality that is as warm as it is demanding.
In the heights of the resort, where the panorama is as close as the sky, luxury remains a matter of passion and mountain spirit.
And that's not all: France at the top
Beyond Val Thorens, the French mountains still shine. The Compagnie des Alpes, which manages Val d'Isère, Serre Chevalier or Tignes, won the title of best group of ski resorts in the world.
It is ahead of global players such as the American Vail Resorts and iconic Swiss resorts.
A strong signal: innovation, quality of welcome and the vision of French skiing are making their mark internationally.
With high-altitude snow, the latest equipment and a renewed economic dynamism in the resorts, the French mountains are entering winter as the undisputed leaders.
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