Val Thorens Shows What's New For The Coming Season

Val Torens needs no introduction: Val Tho’,as the resort is commonly known, makes the ideal playground for skiing enthusiasts and anyone who loves the mountains. Located at 2,300 metres at the summit of the Vallée des Belleville, it is the highest resort in Europeand the highest point of the 3 Vallées ski area, the largest in the world with 600 km of linked-up slopes. And an added bonus? The entire resort is ski-in/ski-out which means the slopes are easy to reach no matter where you stay. Val Tho’ is a feast for the eyes, with the majestic Péclet glacier dominating the resort and creating a spectacular and almost unreal panoramic scene. As for the Cime Caron,the resort’s highest peak at 3,195 metres, itis none other than “the most beautiful viewin the Alps” according to the Michelin Green Guide, offering a 360° view of more than 1,000 summits of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.Famous for its top-quality snow and increasingly efficient ski lifts, Val Thorens offers unbeatable skiing in the best possible setting. Carving, off-piste, cross-country,snow park, fun slopes, boarder cross and telemark skiing, there’s something to suitevery taste. The figures speak for themselves:an average snow depth of 6 metres inwinter with more than 80% of slopes at elevations above 2,300 metres. Val Thorens offers excellent snow conditions during its 6-months ski season which is the longest in Europe

“Val Thorens, the ultimate resort from many perspectives, is famous for unbeatable skiing in the best possible setting. We are proud of this and that of the pioneers, whose work we modestly aim to perpetuate and promote across the world. Last year was our 50th anniversary. And the story doesn’t end there...Constantly evolving since its creation, Val Thorens never ceases to question itself,to modernise, embrace new challenges in order to achieve its one and only goal: to ensure holidaymakers from all over the world enjoy a unique experience they’ll never forget! No wonder Val Thorens is the resort which boasts the highest number of awards: Best French resort, best European resort and best resort in the world. All of this thanks to its outstanding geographical location, of course, but what really makes Val Thorens stand out from the crowd is, first and foremost, its pioneering and «live together»spirits. Here, it’s all about the skiing! The best skiing available, but that’s not all... ValThorens builds on this common vision to unite the world’s citizens from all walks of life and all age groups. Driven by these values, Val Thorens lives up to its ‘Live United’ motto, with all of the resort’s forward-looking players and entities working hand in hand to share and invent the resort of tomorrow. Groundbreaking and innovative by nature, Val Thorens aims for excellence, developing technologies to enhance the safety, comfort and wellbeing of holidaymakers while preserving the natural surroundings. We are convinced that the resort of the future is one that will succeed in creating sustainable relationships between its visitors, residents and the environment. The mountains are our playground, our living environment and our future. We are the first to care about them and are determined to protect them.Here, we have always done things a little differently, and our 50-year history is not about to stop!” said Vincent Lalanne,general manager of Val Thorens Tourist Office

What's new for the coming season ?

• The legendary Malaysia night club in Val Thorens - the largest resort club in the world with a 1,500 m² dance floor - is undergoing a total transformation this summer. For its 39th season, clubbers will have a completely new experience. With a new logo, new layout, new concept and the very latest sound-and-image technology, the Malaysia is flaunting its ambition to lead the clubbing world into the third millennium. For the sound aspects, it was none other than Laurent Garnier, the international star of electronic music culture, who contributed to the redesign of the club’s acoustics. For the Malaysia, he found “the world’s best sound” in Vienna, at the Grelle Forelle night club.As for the layout and visuals, the club called upon Alexandre Courtès, a renowned filmmaker and video producer, to come up with a brand new concept and visual design. The general idea of the project was to convert the entire venue into a voluminous and animated visual space that plunges spectators into a whole recreational universe. The club’s entrance will also be moved to the bottom of Place Caron where up to 200 queueing clubbers can wait in the warmth of an underground passageway
• The Koh-i-Nor is beginning a new chapter in its history this winter when it becomes a VoulezVous hotel. Taken over by the Les Étincelles Group, the iconic 5-star establishment locatedin the upper part of the resort is getting a facelift as well as anew name!So what is the Voulez Vous hotel concept? The experience of an exceptionally original and luxurious break, letting go and being pampered by attentive staff and bespoke services and facilities:cocktail bars, evening entertainment and dancing, karaoke, a spa and wellness centre and much more. The Voulez Vous approach is all about pleasure and elegance, offering culinary,wellbeing, creative and recreational experiences that are truly unique. And to tickle the tastebuds, the 3 existing restaurants are also changing style. One will become an Italian and Savoyard restaurant - called Il Savoia – which will serve quality food that offers the best of both regions
• For its twentieth anniversary, the 4-star Oxalys apartment complex in Val Thorens is renovating its wellbeing facility and opening a new spa. Designed to meet the needs of the modern traveller in search of a timeless experience and the ultimate sense of wellbeing, the Oxalys Spa is truly a haven of serenity. The modern, soothing decor and the team of qualified practitioners help you to let go and recuperate
• The new Codage Spa at the 5-star Altapura hotelplunges visitors into a world of snow and ice, ideal for relieving muscle tension, for physical training or to recover after exercise. The day spa option offers access to a 1,000 m² wellbeing facility with the resort’s only indoor/outdoor pool, plus a one-hour treatment. For lunch, a gourmet break awaits you at the hotel restaurant, the 2Mille3.
• The ESF ski school has completely refurbished the Roc dePéclet kindergarten and turned it into a multipurpose room. From this winter, this facility will be ready to host seminars (up to 70 people) and meetings (max capacity 24) or double up as a co-working space. Accessible by car or directly from the ski slopes, it boasts an amazing mountain view!
• The fully refurbished Péclet chalet, the central point of Place Péclet which used to house public toilets, has been rejuvenated. The chalet is now occupied by a brand new Tourist Office facility and also serves as the new premises of the local radio station, R’St Martin, Les Menuires, Val Thorens.