The world's best ski resorts, chalets and hotels for 2024 named...
including one in DUBAI. Are YOUR favourites on the winner's list? READ MORE: UK's best Christmas markets revealed by Which? By TED THORNHILL, MAILONLINE TRAVEL EDITOR Published: 17:41, 13 November 2024 | Updated: 17:42, 13 November 2024 e-mail 2 View comments Val Thorens in France has been named 'World's Best Ski Resort' for 2024 by the World Ski Awards. The prestigious accolade has been earned following votes cast by ski industry professionals and ski consumers, who also nominated their favourite hotels, chalets and freestyle resorts.
Val Thorens, which at 2,300m (7,545ft) is the highest ski resort in Europe, is recognised for 'setting the global standard for lift infrastructure, resort facilities and slopeside accommodation'. The lofty French resort's image is further burnished by a hotel there - Le Pashmina - winning 'World's Best Ski Boutique Hotel'. The awards highlighted its 'exquisite facilities and ski-to-door access'.
The organisers said that 'Switzerland's reputation as a hospitality world-leader has been reinforced with victories in two key categories' - W Verbier captures the 'World's Best Ski Hotel' gong and Chalet Zermatt Peak in Zermatt claims' World's Best Ski Chalet'. Switzerland also claims victory in the 'World's Best Freestyle Resort' category, with LAAX top of the podium. Ski Dubai is hailed 'World's Best Indoor Ski Resort'.
Val Thorens in France has been named 'World's Best Ski Resort' fo.
