Marielle Goitschel and Chloé Trespeuch: Two Legends of Skiing and Snowboardcross

Marielle Goitschel, a French skiing icon

A Figure from Val Thorens

This French skier born in 1945 marked the history of skiing. First of all, through his strong personality, his track record and... his contribution to the development of Val Thorens. In just 6 years, Marielle Goitschel won two Olympic gold medals and seven world championship titles. Precocious, she joined the French team at only 14 years old and won the combined world championship title at 16, at the world championships in Chamonix. At 23, Marielle Goitschel put an end to her career after the Olympic Games in Grenoble in 1968, with a final Olympic title in slalom.

In 1972, Marielle Goitschel arrived in Val Thorens, just out of the ground. Jean Béranger, who was his coach, set up the Tourist Office, the French Ski School and the Sports Club. She is one of those pioneers who gave her soul to the station. Celebrated by her fame on the slopes, Marielle Goitschel is a legend: it was to her that we owe the Académie des Neiges, open to children and families, in the 70s. While pleasure can be learned, it can also be shared.

The Hotel Marielle, a history of transmission

It is in this state of mind that the rest of the story of Marielle takes place. The state of mind of the pioneers of Val Thorens is there, intact, and the big house imagined by Marielle Goitschel remains “in the family.” A family at heart, since the former champion has chosen to put its future in the hands of two investors in love with Val Thorens, Gilles Ridel and Jean-Michel Bénard, who also own the Le Chamois d'Or residence. Their meeting dates back to the early 1980s, and their friendship is part of a shared commitment to the station and shared values. When, two years ago, Marielle Goitschel decided to pass on the baton, it was quite natural that she chose to sell the house to her entrepreneurial friends.

This modern hotel project with high-end services is based on conviviality, transmission and a contemporary vision of mountain hotels, led by the young Assas Hotels group, in charge of managing the establishment and its renovation. The management of the hotel is entrusted to Grégoire Le Solleuz, a young man full of talent, ideas and energy who has just arrived from Courchevel where he successfully cut his teeth for a large hotel of the same standing.

It is the architect Leslie Gauthier, to whom we owe the signature and atmosphere of the group's hotels, who immersed himself in the atmosphere of the house to open a new chapter in its history.

Comfortable, refined, modern, expanded, the Hotel Marielle has kept its soul.

Chloé Trespeuch, an outstanding snowboarder

The Heiress of Marielle Goitschel

Born in 1994 and passionate about skiing since childhood, Chloé Trespeuch has established herself as one of the best snowboarders in the world.
Miled with success, his career is marked by:

• 2 Olympic medals: bronze in 2014 and silver in 2022
• 27 World Cup podiums
• 13 podiums in European Cups
• 2 medals at the World Championships

In addition to her sports performances, Chloé is committed to protecting the environment and co-founded the association EcoGlobe.fr. She is also studying at Sciences Po in Paris.
‍Injured several times, Chloé has always shown an extraordinary determination and mind to come back stronger each time.

His short-term objective is to win the Crystal Globe (winner of the World Cup ranking) and in the long term, to win gold at the Milan 2026 Olympic Games.

Chloe Trespeuch is a real source of inspiration for all those who work with her, an exceptional champion who is charting her way to New Heights.

A meaningful partnership

Chloé Trespeuch is an exceptional athlete who perfectly embodies the values of sport. Her talent, her determination and her irreproachable state of mind make her a model of success and inspiration for younger generations.
By joining forces with Chloé Trespeuch, the Hotel Marielle wishes to pay tribute to her exceptional career and her remarkable sporting performances. The double Olympic medalist proudly represents the colors of France and the Val Thorens resort, where she comes from.
Beyond her sporting achievements, Chloé Trespeuch is a committed and inspiring woman. Her sunny personality and her communicative smile make her an icon among the public and the media.
Hotel Marielle is proud to support a woman who defends strong values and who inspires young girls to surpass themselves and achieve their dreams.

The Hotel Marielle is proud to pay tribute to Marielle Goitschel, a French skiing legend, by joining forces with Chloé Trespeuch, a rising star in snowboardcross. This choice symbolizes the hotel's desire to transmit the values of sport and the mountain spirit to new generations. By supporting Chloé Trespeuch, Hotel Marielle wishes to contribute to the emergence of new talents and to the promotion of Val Thorens on the international scene.