Enter Thorens France has been named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’ for 2024 by the World Ski Awards.
The prestigious award was won following votes cast by ski industry professionals and ski consumers, who also nominated their favorite hotels, chalets and freestyle resorts.
The highest ski resort in Europe at 2,300m (7,545ft), Val Thorens is recognized for ‘setting the global standard for lift infrastructure, resort facilities and slopeside accommodation’.
The lofty French resort’s image is further polished by a hotel there – Le Pashmina – which won ‘World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel’.
The awards highlighted its ‘magnificent facilities and ski-to-door access’.
The organizers said that ‘Switzerland’s reputation as a world leader in hospitality has been strengthened with wins in two key categories’ – W Verbier scoops the ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’ gong and Chalet Zermatt Peak in Zermatt claims ‘World’s Best Ski Chalet’ ‘.
Switzerland also takes victory in the ‘World’s Best Freestyle Resort’ category, with LAAX topping the podium.
Ski Dubai is considered ‘World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort’.
Val Thorens in France has been named ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’ for 2024 by the World Ski Awards
One of the bedrooms at the world’s best ski chalet – Chalet Zermatt Peak, Switzerland
In the newcomer categories, Japan’s MUWA Niseko takes the title for ‘World’s Best New Ski Hotel’, while Méribel’s Chalet Harmony – ‘which offers a rare blend of luxury, privacy and proximity to the slopes and resort center’ – is named as ‘World’s Best New Ski Chalet’.
In America, Deer Valley Resort in Utah is named the best ski resort, Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley the top ski hotel and the Stein Eriksen Residences the no.1 boutique hotel.
Down under, it’s Thredbo in New South Wales that claims the ski resort gong and Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa Hotel is named Australia’s best ski hotel 2024.
Hotel le Pashmina in Val Thorens wins ‘World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel’
A suite at W Verbier, which captures the ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’ gong
Deer Valley Resort in Utah has been named the best ski resort in America for 2024
Thredbo, New South Wales, which wins the gold medal for Australia’s best ski resort
Other notable awards include Leo Trippi winning ‘World’s Best Ski Travel Agent’, Sunweb collecting ‘World’s Best Ski Tour Operator’ and Schneebeben taking ‘World’s Best Ski Transfer Operator’.
Sion Rapson, Managing Director of World Ski Awards, says: ‘We are delighted to unveil the best ski organizations of 2024 – the resorts, chalets, hotels, agents and travel suppliers that are taking the global ski sector to new heights.
‘This year’s winners reflect the dynamic nature of our industry, showcasing an ideal blend of luxury, innovation and sustainability.
‘This year we received a record number of votes from ski tourism consumers around the world – most encouragingly on the eve of the upcoming season.’
For more visit worldskiawards.com.
