Les Explorateurs, Michelin-starred restaurant in Val Thorens, France
Les Explorateurs is a Michelin-starred restaurant inside Hotel Pashmina at 2,345 meters elevation, serving refined French dishes with seasonal mountain ingredients. The establishment features regional specialties that showcase the culinary traditions of Savoie.
The restaurant earned its Michelin star through consistent excellence in creating sophisticated dishes that express Savoie's culinary heritage. This recognition reflects years of dedication to high-quality French cooking in this alpine location.
The restaurant honors regional traditions by sourcing products from Savoie, including local mushrooms and wines that reflect the area's character. The kitchen blends classical French cooking methods with ingredients specific to this mountain region.
The restaurant operates at high elevation and requires advance planning, as reservations are necessary for dining. Service is available most days, with booking arranged through phone or website contact.
The kitchen prepares Arctic char with Roussanne butter and serves AOC Bresse chicken in two different preparations, demonstrating technical precision at high altitude. Such specialized preparation methods are rarely found and showcase the kitchen's mastery.
Location: Val Thorens
Address: Place du Slalom, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 19:30-21:00
Phone: +33479000999
Website: https://hotelpashmina.com/fr/se-restaurer-restaurant-a-val-thorens/les-explorateurs
GPS coordinates: 45.29538,6.58732
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
Between 1500 and 2300 meters altitude, the French Alps host Michelin-starred restaurants that highlight mountain products. From Chamonix to Val Thorens, passing through Courchevel, Megève, or Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, these establishments offer alpine cuisine where chefs work with Savoy cheeses,...
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