Koh-I Nor

The Koh-I Nor is the name of the 105.6 carat diamond set in the Queen of England’s crown… It’s also the name of Val Thorens’ new diamond hotel. In Persian, the name translates as “mountain of light”, which perfectly sums up this new hotel’s unusual architecture. Situated on the mountainside and built largely from glass facades, the Koh-I Nor will be bathed in light, offering one of Europe’s most beautiful sunsets. Unique, top-of-the-range experiences: a vast south-facing open air terrace overlooking Val Thorens’ mountainous bowl, a Prestige Spa offering Valmont treatments and beauty products, and a restaurant that will delight gourmet diners with dishes prepared by Yoann Conte, the two Michelin-starred chef. All that, as well as doorstep skiing! The Koh-I Nor is also a 5 star residence (see below).

In figures: 63 rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, 2 swimming pools, 1 lounge bar, 1 ski shop, 1 spa 800m² and 1 fitness room, 60 m² of solar panels, interior decoration by Cabinet Patriache. Hotel being classifed Information: +33(0)4 79 31 00 00 & www.hotel-kohinor.com [2] Rates: from 340€ per night

NEW Zip wire: Orelle-Val Thorens, a high-flying attraction that will take your breath away!

A surprise at over 3,600 metres, Val Thorens is home to high-altitude rock’ n roll, adrenalin and thrills with the installation of the highest giant zip wire in Europe! A few minutes of pure exhilaration and the unique joy of gliding along a cable; giving you a bird’s eye view over the high mountains’ fabulous landscapes…

A giant zip-line, the highest in Europe, has been stretched across the Lory Valley, connecting the Orelle summit to Val Thorens. 2 minutes of intense emotion and unique pleasure as you “fly” along a cable! A 1,300 m long cable, an eagle flight covering a drop in altitude of close to 250 m... take off at the 3,230 m summit of the 3 Vallées area, at the top of the Bouchet Chairlift, and land at the Col de Thorens (3,000 m, arrival point of the Thorens Funitel).

One skier at a time, reservations on site, € 50 for a “flight”, includes transportation of the skis (zip-line flights are subject to weather conditions).

Ski lift modernisation for even greater comfort

Val Thorens hasn’t stopped innovating for over 40 years… Innovation and hight performance are the resort’s DNA!

New : SETAM in Val Thorens and its affiliate STORE in Orelle, are modernising their ski lifts for more comfort and to bring the transportation rate up to 65,470 people per hour. Total investment: 20M€.

2 Lacs 4-seater detachable chair lift fully renovated to optimise beginners’ access and improve the transportation rate.

Gondola chair lift “les Pionniers” as a nod to Val Thorens’ history and spirit of constant innovation, the 3V1 has been renamed the ‘TSC des Pionniers’. It’s a hybrid 6-seater detachable ski lift, combined with reinforced technical specifications for better performance in windy weather. The innovation? A TSC is a gondola chair lift with 4 specially designed 4-person gondolas installed on the line to allow pedestrians access to the south side of the ski area and its atmospheric hotspot, “La Fruitière - La Folie Douce”. The departure station will be enhanced using innovative architecture.

3 Vallées chair lift The chair lift “3 Vallées 2” changed its name and transformed into a 4-seater detachable chair lift using the existing base to optimise the equipment in place and minimise the work’s environmental impact. Conjointly, the Bouquetin Funitel has been renamed the Funitel des 3 Vallées to make it easier to understand the routes towards other ski areas. Increased comfort and embarkation safety and faster access to the 3 Vallées.

Peyron chair lift in Orelle, replaced by a 6-seater detachable lift, with improved technical specifications for better performance in windy weather. It will be easier and faster to reach the highest point of the 3 Vallées (top of the Bouchet chair lift at 3,230 metres).