Glass-domed ski lodge
The hotel rethinks the Alpine refuge at 2,300 meters, with fireside lounges downstairs and clear geodesic domes under the stars.
What it’s good at
Notable
Rooftop geodesic igloos sit under high-altitude night skies above raw-stone interiors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Here at Pashmina it’s tempered with quite a bit of visual interest, a modernist reinvention of the lodge style for a new generation of guests.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Slalom quarter sits above the resort center, with ski runs leading straight into the Three Valleys network.
The rooms
Rooftop geodesic pods have wood stoves beneath star-facing windows. Larger multi-bedroom chalets include private steam rooms.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool rests beneath wood-slat ceilings, and stationary bikes in the gym face snow-covered mountain peaks.
Sauna and Nordic bath
Tiered timber benches line the aged-wood sauna, and an open-air Nordic bath steams on the snow-rimmed terrace.
The spa
Daybeds in the relaxation lounge look straight out over the pistes, and treatments follow L'Occitane protocols.
Restaurant
Les Explorateurs
Mounted ice axes line the timber walls of this 30-cover room, where dinner centers on Michelin-starred Alpine cooking.
The Lounge Bar
Rustic sledges serve as coffee tables between retro armchairs, and live music plays several evenings a week.
Restaurant
Le Base Camp
The bistro serves Savoyard sharing dishes in tapestry booths indoors, with a sunlit terrace right beside the ski pistes.
How it began
The Gorini family helped settle Val Thorens in the 1970s, naming the property after Himalayan cashmere to evoke mountain warmth.
Val Thorens
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.