Picture (c) Val Thorens
A new five-star hotel is opening in December, with a gastronomic restaurant. The Fitz Roy hotel is becoming a five-star and new luxury apartments with a concierge service are also opening this season.
Koh-I Nor, the highest altitude 5 star hotel in Europe
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. It will offer one of the most beautiful panoramic views in Europe. Holidaymakers will delight in luxuriating on its south-facing vast outdoor terrace overlooking Val Thorens' mountainous bowl… or pampering themselves in its Prestigious Spa offering Valmont treatments and beauty products.
Gourmet diners will enjoy dishes prepared by Yoann Conte, the two Michelin-starred chef who'll be taking the reins of the restaurant and the brasserie.
Val Thorens now has two Michelin starred chefs. Just like the talented chef Jean Sulpice, he also knows how to avoid the pitfalls of the high altitude environment: boiling an egg for example takes 2 minutes longer to cook up there, the lower atmospheric pressure makes yoghurt pots swell up, and the low humidity makes bread, pastries and cheese dry out three times faster than normal! Both renowned chefs have a great deal in common: both are in their early thirties, are native to or adopted natives of the mountains, and both come from families of restaurateurs, they also cook with the same aim: to rework, showcase, and perfect local produce!
Le Fitz Roy earns its 5th star
The legendary Fitz Roy Val Thorens hotel has undergone a "full redesign" for this winter… and has earned a 5th star in the process. A new chic, discreet and intimate setting with the cosy refinement of a large family chalet, winter holidaymakers will feel "right at home" here. Nestled by the fireplace, snuggled under a blanket in the library, relaxing peacefully on the slope-facing terrace, or even cosied up in their bedroom… not forgetting a moment of well-being in the spa and gastronomic discoveries at the Table du Roy… there really is something to delight everyone.
Val Thorens is open from 23 November 2013 to 11 May 2014.
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