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The Koh-I Nor in Val Thorens, France

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My Room

During this long weekend in Val Thorens, I was really happy to discover the Koh-I Nor. The 5-star hotel overlooks the station. And in the morning I looked at the fog from my room balcony (photo 4 on the photo montage above). I was about to cancel my ski lesson, thinking there was no visibility on the slopes. While I equip myself, (obviously) fog disappeared!

The day before I went out until late. And as it was snowing, I couldn’t recognize the way back to the hotel (epic)! Fortunately, thanks to the impeccable bedding, I slept like a baby a few hours. The well-damped room is very comfortable. 

I also liked the woodwork, the view (beautiful late afternoon light on the mountains) and the Cinq Mondes amenities. Photos: 1. the hotel logo, 2. bedroom and 3. in the corridor, the carpet “surfs” between rooms. Fun!

The Spa

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A Customized Massage

I arrived tired and tense at my spa appointment, without any idea of I wanted. I finally chose a facial massage and let my therapist, Manon decided what kind of treatment.

She mixed some: “ko bi do (the ancient technic of Japanese beauty), Chinese medicines and dermapuncture (acupuncture where needles are replaced with thumbs) technics” and a massage to relax the nervous system, with the Cinq Monde cosmetics. 

Fantastic! I felt asleep! Upon awakening, my face and neck are super relaxed. And my traits are deeply subsided, all tension is gone. This excellent massage is incredibly relaxing, thank you Manon!

Dinner @ Le Diamand Noir

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Divine cuisine

For dinner, I joined a friend at Le Diamand Noir, one of the restaurants of the Koh-I Nor. Without being the finest gourmet, I appreciate novelty and originality: what about that dinner? Delicious!

What a pleasure to discover the cuisine of the Michelin starred Chef Eric Samson mixing different fine flavors with aromatic mountain herbs. The dishes are beautiful to look at and the service and decor are really good.  

As a starter, I took the seared foie gras with a lychee sorbet, the combination of the two is to die for! For the main course, fish with carrots and potimaron (photo 1 on the above assembly). And dessert, a beautifully presented chocolate-lychee ice cream (photo 4).

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés. Photo 2 du premier montage photo, et photo 2 @ Koh-I Nor.

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Many thanks to the Koh-I Nor and Val Thorens Tourist Office for this very nice stay! As always these opinions are my own.

Le Koh-I Nor à Val Thorens

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Ma chambre

J’ai été très heureuse de découvrir l’hôtel Koh-I Nor lors de ce long weekend à Val Thorens. L’établissement 5 étoiles surplombe la station, d’où le brouillard matinal sur le balcon de ma chambre (photo 4 du montage-photo cidessus). J’ai failli annuler ma leçon de ski, pensant qu’il n’y avait aucune visibilité sur les pistes. Le temps de m’équiper, le brouillard s’est levé (évidemment)!

La veille je suis sortie jusqu’à tard. Et comme il neigeait pas mal, impossible de reconnaître le chemin de retour vers l’hôtel (épique)! Heureusement grâce l’impeccable literie, j’ai pu récuper en peu d’heures de sommeil. La chambre, bien insonorisée, est aussi très confortable. 

J’ai beaucoup aimé les boiseries, la vue (belle lumière en fin de journée sur les montagnes) et les produits de toilette Cinq Mondes. Sur les photos : 1, le logo de l’hôtel ; 2, la chambre et 3, dans le couloir, la moquette sillonne entre les chambres! 

Pause plaisir au spa

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Un massage personnalisé

Je suis arrivée à mon rendez-vous spa, fatiguée et tendue (dans le speed), sans avoir la moindre idée de quel type de soin je souhaitais. J’opte finalement pour un massage du visage, en laissant carte blanche à Manon, ma thérapeute.

Elle enchaînera des : “manoeuvres ko bi do (technique ancestrale de beauté japonaise) avec des techniques de médecines chinoises et de dermapuncture (de l’acupuncture, où les aiguilles sont remplacées par les pouces)” et un massage pour détendre le système nerveux, avec les produits Cinq Monde

Le rêve! Je me suis endormie! Au réveil, je sens mon visage et mon cou assouplis comme jamais et mes traits profondément apaisés. Je flotte : un excellent massage très très relaxant, merci Manon! 

Dîner au Diamand Noir

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Divine cuisine

Pour le dîner, je rejoins une amie au Diamand Noir, un des restaurants du Koh-I Nor. Sans être une fine gastronome, j’apprécie la nouveauté et l’originalité : que dire de ce dîner? Juste succulent!

Quel plaisir de découvrir la cuisine du Chef Eric Samson qui mélange différentes saveurs fines avec des herbes arômatiques de montagne! Les plats sont beaux à regarder, le service et le cadre sans une fausse note.

En entrée, j’ai choisi du foie gras poêlé, accompagné d’un sorbet au lechi, l’association des deux est à tomber! En plat principal, du poisson avec des carottes et du potimaron (photo 1 sur le montage ci-dessus). Et en dessert, une glace chocolat – lechi superbement présentée (photo 4).

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés. Photo 2 du premier montage photo, et photo 2 @ Koh-I Nor.

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Un grand merci au Koh-I Nor et l’Office du tourisme de Val Thorens, pour cet agréable séjour! Comme toujours ce sont mes opinions.

Le Pashmina in Val Thorens, France

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The Hotel

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New Concept & Hotel

While our driver takes a road along Lake Annecy (stunning panorama), the path seems long, but I didn’t sleep the night before. The Pashmina is the new 5 star luxury Small Hotels of the World, Val Thorens.

It’s always very exciting to be invited to the opening of a new hotel, new concept … Upon entering the main hall, very bright with a modern and friendly fireplace: the atmosphere is relaxed with welcoming smiles.

On the above photo montage: at the same floor, the ski room and Ski Shop by Goitschel, where you can order customized ski shoes or slippers. The shop Le Colporteur has a nice selection of teas. No time to stay more, I barely have time to discover my room before lunch.

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The Bar & Lounge

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Cosi Before & Après Ski Spot

A place to chill and have a drink with friends (pictured above) … I wish I wedge myself in one of the large deep chairs with a good book, lulled by the gentle ambient light … but I have thousand activities that await me!

What a pity there is too much wind on the terrace with direct views of the slopes to bask in the sun (first photo of the post and photo below to view)! It will be for the Folie Douce (LOL)!

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The Spa

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We relax at the spa. The jacuzzi (1), massage room (2, L’Occitane products used), sauna (3) and swimming pool (4) have panoramic views of the slopes and the mountain. Awesome!

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Le Refuge Restaurant

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A Little Hungry?

The menu was developed by Romuald Fassenet, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and Chef of the Mont Joly castle (in Sampans, France) and Josselin Jeanblanc. On the black and white picture: from left to right, Josselin Jeanblanc, Romuald Fassenet and the pastry chef, Sébastien Deléglise.

A thousand words, I leave you devouring gaze these pictures, enjoy! ; )) See you on the slopes (next post) …

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Many thanks to the team of the Pashmina hotel for the great time. I was invited by the Pashmina hotel and as always my opinions are my own.