Val Thorens, France
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
BeaumierDesign-forward Alpine chalet
The chalet reinterprets the traditional mountain inn, drawing skiers together around an open hearth and a south-facing slopeside terrace.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The lobby is minimalist but with a sense of humor; the original stone and wood fixtures have been preserved, and there’s a crackling central fireplace.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Place de l'Église sits at 2,300 meters altitude. Skiers gather in the square, and the Rond Point lifts are steps away.
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The rooms
Every room opens onto a private balcony overlooking the snow. Duplex suites add timber-beamed ceilings and upstairs living rooms.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits on the lower level, backed by timber paneling and low wooden loungers.
The spa
Four treatment rooms host ski-recovery rituals and Alpine bodywork, joined by a traditional dry sauna.
At the table
Beca serves Savoyard dishes and open-fire lunches, and Le Roy Bar mixes cocktails beside a billiards table.
How it began
The hotel served as the valley's only upscale meeting point for serious mountaineers during the resort's 1970s beginnings.
Val Thorens
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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.