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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' for 2024 by the World Ski Awards

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

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 – ‘offering a rare blend of luxury, privacy and proximity to the slopes and resort centre’ – is named ‘World’s Best New Ski Chalet’.

In America, Deer Valley Resort in Utah is named 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 that is named Australia’s Best Ski Hotel 2024.

Hotel le Pashmina in Val Thorens wins 'World's Best Ski Boutique Hotel'

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

A suite at W Verbier, which captures the ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’ gong

Deer Valley Resort in Utah is named best ski resort in America for 2024

Deer Valley Resort in Utah is named best ski resort in America for 2024 

Thredbo, New South Wales, which wins the gold medal for Australia's best ski resort

Thredbo, New South Wales, which wins the gold medal for Australia’s best ski resort

Other notable accolades 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 thrilled to unveil the best ski organisations of 2024 – the resorts, chalets, hotels, agents and travel providers that are lifting 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 all around the world – most encouraging on the eve of the upcoming season.’

For more visit worldskiawards.com

THE KEY WINNERS AT THE WORLD SKI AWARDS 2024 

World’s Best Ski Resort 2024 – Val Thorens, France

World’s Best Freestyle Resort 2024 – LAAX, Switzerland

World’s Best Ski Hotel 2024 – W Verbier, Switzerland

World’s Best New Ski Hotel 2024 – MUWA Niseko, Japan

World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel 2024 – Hôtel Le Pashmina, Val Thorens

World’s Best Green Ski Hotel 2024 – Rocksresort, LAAX, Switzerland

World’s Best Ski Chalet 2024 – Chalet Zermatt Peak, Switzerland

World’s Best New Ski Chalet 2024 – Chalet Harmony, Méribel, France

World’s Best Ski Resort Company 2024 – Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel. Austria

World’s Best Ski Resort Group 2024 – Compagnie des Alpes, France

World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort 2024 – Ski Dubai, UAE

World’s Best Ski Tour Operator 2024 – Sunweb

World’s Best Ski Travel Agent 2024 – Leo Trippi

World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator 2024 – Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, Canada

World’s Best Ski Transfer Operator 2024 – Schneebeben

Source: worldskiawards.com/winners/2024