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History

Val Thorens

An exceptional site that became a fabulous ski resort

An exceptional site that has become a fabulous ski resort. Around 1969, the plans for the Val Thorens resort came to fruition thanks to the genius of Pierre Schnebelen. This project came about at a time when building ski resorts was still rather controversial. It is the highest ski resort in Europe. The project started with a small team that took the project to heart and did everything they could to enhance the exceptional site. 

From 1981 to the present day, the resort has been innovative both in terms of technology (detachable cable cars, two-way lifts and hosting major competitions) and in terms of what it offers its customers (hotels, restaurants, packages and a range of activities). 

Val Thorens resort is over 40 years old and is attached to the 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski area. The 5-star Hotel Pashmina welcomes you to Val Thorens, allowing you to discover the secrets of its history.