Val Thorens ski resort

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• Families

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• Weekends

Highest ski resort in Europe at 2,230m the summit of the Three Valleys, one of the biggest and most exciting ski areas in the world.   Challenging runs on and off-piste.  Long season.  Sunny resort for committed skiers.

In favour of Val Thorens

Exceptional value, being less expensive than its rather more fashionable neighbours, Courchevel and Méribel.  Offers some of the best skiing in the area with snow from October until May so good for early season or late season short breaks. The wide open pistes and extensive gentle off-piste are perfect for skiers and riders alike. There is a terrain park and border cross course and extensive artificial snow cover.  The resort has been cleverly designed offering skiing to the door almost where ever you stay. Val Thorens keeps traffic to a minimum and aims to be a strictly pedestrian resort – you are allowed in to unload but you must then park in the hotel car park or in one of the car parks on the edge of town. Party time in Val Thorens’ has something for everyone, from lounge bars to full-on clubs and late night bars.

Disadvantages

This is definitely a skiers’ resort.  Since the whole resort is above the treeline, it is bleak and windswept in bad weather. Not great for non-skiers.

Non-skiing activities

Val Thorens has France’s only toboggan course with a 700m vertical drop. The Sports Centre has 3 indoor tennis courts, 2 squash courts, table tennis, badminton, volleyball, saunas, indoor pool, whirlpool, and gym.   The Wellness centre offers aqua gym, massage, sauna, Turkish bath.   Snow scooters and snow shoe walks. Ski safaris.