Altapura, the 5-star hotel will have you under its majestic spell. Generous and elegant volumes recall the panache of the great palaces, a Nordic chic atmosphere and a design centered around the nobility of wood and stone.
Altapura plays up the contrasts between understated cosmopolitan atmosphere and festive ambiances.
From the sweet serenity of your room, to the soothing spa sessions to warm exchanges at the restaurant, relaxing moments in the lounges or on the terrace, live fully every moment of your ski getaway in the Alps.
The 72 rooms and 16 suites of Altapura open the doors to a world of relaxation and light. Large windows with views of the snow-covered Alps, a blond wood harmony and warm fabrics with peppy notes: berry red , mandarin orange, anise green or ice blue.
A line of custom-designed furniture, a cozy bed, bathrooms in mineral tones with a spacious shower and bathtub. Elevate your wellbeing in an alpine cocoon.
Unique in its kind, this exclusive suite is a haven of comfort and coziness, in chic nordic atmosphere, with fluffy soft fabrics nicely contrasted by granite, stone and light woods, it’s the perfect retreat for a holiday for two with an awsome view on the mountains.
The Cocoon Suite consists of a plush double bed, an open sitting area, bathroom with shower and bath, as well as a private balcony.
With two levels, the Family Suite is your chic and modern ski lair with grand windows looking out across the mountains. On the first level: a spacious living room with a sofa bed for 1 or 2 children, bathroom with shower and adjoining bedroom.
On the second level the open mezzanine includes double bed under the eaves, with open bathroom with signature bathtub.
The Duplex Suite is the perfect mix of comfort and luxury for a family trip to the mountains, a getaway like no other at the highest skipalace with large windows looking out over the mountains. On the first floor: a spacious living room with a sofa bed for 1 or 2 children, a bathroom with shower.
On the second level, the open mezzanine offers a bedroom under the eaves with open bathroom and signature bathtub.
The Junior Suite offers the perfect escape in a luminous setting with an open living area, double bed and a bathroom with shower and bath.
At the height of comfort for a getaway for two, between cozy atmosphere and elegant and natural materials.
The Junior family suite consists of an open living area, double bed, bathroom with shower and bath and a convenient adjoining room for 1 or 2 children.
Ideal for a family getaway, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere delight in high altitude retreat.
At the height of comfort and modernity, the Deluxe room entices with its perfect balance between refined atmosphere and sleek custom built furniture.
For 3 persons, equipped with double bed, living area with pull out sofa that can accommodate up to 1 children and bathroom with shower and bath.
Spacious and bright with a view of the surrounding mountains, the Club Room is the ideal retreat to curl up in a Nordic atmosphere away from it all.
For 3 persons, with double bed, bathroom with shower and bathtub and a pull out sofa that can accommodate a child.
The Classic Room is a cozy and modern nest for a well deserved rest after a day on the slopes.
Bathroom with shower and bathtub and a pull out sofa that can accommodate a child.
The Highest Ski palace invites you to discover the unique world of restaurants: the unmissable lunch in the sun on the hotel terrace facing the Cime Caron and the in the evenings a generous gourmet buffet and carefully prepared by Chef and his team at the 2mille3 restaurant.
Cheese specialties at the Laiterie with traditional fondue and new original interpretations prepared by the master cheese maker Frédéric Royer Boujon of cheese.
And finally a refined and gourmet dinner in the elegant atmosphere of the chic bistro Enfants Terribles Val Thorens.
Simply choose your favorite, or better yet, give in and try them all.
On an exceptional terrace that looks toward the Caron summit, discover this traditional menu. Seasoned skiers unite, the grill special of the day, themed plates to share and a dessert buffet, savor the pleasures of skiing without sacrificing the tasty delights.
In the evening, it's showtime from the chefs with a selection of hot dishes from the rotisserie and Asian woks, as well as a variety of pastas, plus local cheeses and desserts that will “bowl you over”, with no chance of injury.
Traditional menu
Lounging in a deckchair on the spacious south-facing terrace, with the Caron summit on the horizon, ordering a signature tea, a mulled wine, or a gourmet hot chocolate.
Take a deep breath of fresh alpine, you are well. A few minutes just for you,like magic you are caught in the euphoric flurry of après-ski ambiance.
Music has taken over at Les Enfants Terribles. The evening is at its pinnacle.
A glass of champagne in hand, a sparkle in your eye, your thoughts climb ever higher, the evening is limitless and the rush is ecstasy.
Discover the exclusive fondue and raclette imagined below to La Laiterie by Chef in combination with cheesemaker Boujon, one of the most passionate cheesemongers of the region.
Each fondue combines 2 cheeses from one particular region, carefully selected by a master cheesemaker.
A young, well-balanced cheese is picked notably for its soft, supple texture and another cheese matured over a longer period chosen for its rich aromas and fuller flavour.
The combination of the two creates a fondue that is creamy in texture with a unique flavourful taste.
And to make it thoroughly regional, the 3rd and final ingredient, the wine, is also produced in the same region. A unique culinary experience to discover the cheeses' initial aromas plus the flavours created by the magic of cooking.
Regional fondues
Taste the great classics of French cuisine along with with exceptional dishes, like the traditional Enfants Terribles style filet of beef, the exclusive lobster roll, the authentic sole meunière or the irresistible sea scallop carpaccio.
Book your table at Les Enfants Terribles-Val Thorens, the chic bistro at Altapura. Try seafood and oyster bar for ocean fresh taste on high.
French cuisine
Nestled in a chair, you exchange the experiences of the day with family or friends, the atmosphere is cheerful, friendly.
You are in the heart of The Highest Ski Palace. The bartender hands you a menu.
For over 20 years, this man of passion has search high and low through the Alpine pastures and valleys meeting local producers in order to select the very best cheeses.
His expertise, experience and broad-mindedness make him an expert in his field. It is no coincidence that many great names in European gastronomy have entrusted him with making the selections for their cheese platters.
For La Laiterie, team has created a unique concept: fondues that are 100% regional, with the added experience of tasting the ingredients before they are cooked.
Ideas that may appear simple but that create a totally new experience. The cheeses have been carefully selected and set aside.
Their texture and flavour have been analysed, tested and tasted to create an exceptional blend.
Sommelier Franck Bernet has been in charge of making the wine selections. A comprehensive process of gastronomic creativity to offer you an exclusive fondue menu!
10,000 ft² reserved for well-being, muscular relaxation, physical preparation and recuperation. In a “birch forest” atmosphere, indulge in the beneficial effects of Pure Altitude treatments and rituals, traditional in style or specific to Altapura.
The specific treatments have been put together to cater perfectly to the requirements of sportsmen and women, based on Nordic and Baltic traditions that soothe and provide suppleness.
Head to the “Igloo” area to relax. Dive into the natural, mineral world of the indoor/outdoor pool, step into the “Nordic Spiral” taking you on a journey that alternates between dry and wet heat, with cascading showers en route, and ends with a frozen-snow rubdown in the igloo.
Essential as starters for body treatments, Pure Altitude scrubs remove dead cells, and prepare the skin.
The light-filled atmosphere is conducive to intense effort as well as a light work out to get your muscles moving to give you heightened sensations on the slopes.
Snow and ice await: after a dip in brut and mineral universe of the indoor/outdoor pool facing the Cime Caron.
Making the most of all that nature has to offer to encourage relaxation and wellness is at the heart of Pure Altitudes’s Spa.
Starting in 1969, the exceptional site of Val Thorens was the setting for a grandscale, megalomaniac project.
Its humble beginnings in 1972 offered 3 drag lifts, with visitors to the resort including Sacha Distel, Francine Bréaud and Claude Brasseur. The resort then gradually grew.
1972 also saw the arrival of Jean Béranger, at that time as Director of the French ski teams, and Christine Goitschel-Béranger, Olympic gold medal winner at the 1964 Innsbruck games.
Jean Béranger was subsequently Director of the Tourism Office and created the first ESF (Ecole de Ski Française) ski school with 5 instructors.
Today, Val Thorens is home to the largest ESF school and has been nominated “World Best Ski Resort” at the World Ski Awards 2013 and 2014.
Hire a guide or take a lesson with an English speaking pro rider and fully qualified bike coach.
Val Heliski focus on providing all types of backcountry heliskiing and heliboarding adventures at affordable prices.
A paramotor is a motorised paraglider that enables a pilot and passenger to climb high above Val Thorens and stay airborn for as long as they want.
A valley dominated by six glaciers, an altitude ranging from 7,545 ft at its base climbing to a breathtaking 10,600 feet.
Skishop by Goitschel, a surname that speaks volumes about the skiing expertise and experience of a family that has won numerous world and Olympic titles.
The Northern Alps within the regions of the Savoie and Haute Savoie, are full of great rivers.
Your children feel happy at Altapura. They benefit from an interconnecting room or an area reserved for them, they very quickly work out the Mac Mini TV. The outdoor pool with falling snowflakes is fab.
And of course, it's great making new friends in the Children's
Area, comparing the day's exploits and playing games from the Kid's Concierge for whom discovery is part of growing up.
The Children's Area includes a fun play area for children aged 3 to 8 years of age with a supervisor plus an area where 9 to 12 year-olds can spend time together.
ALTAPURA
Rue du Soleil73440 Val ThorensFrance