Booking a trip to Val Thorens is not only a ticket to the highest ski resort of Europe – it’s also a pass to Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world. With skiing from 2,300m to 3,200m you won’t find more reliable snow anywhere else – it’s as close to a sure bet as you’re going to get, with access to a 600km network of runs.
As a purpose-built resort, the architecture isn’t quite as rustic as some of those traditional Savoie chalets, but when you can ski-in and ski-out, that’s less likely to bother you. The whole area offers an abundance of options whatever your riding style or skiing ability – plus you can get there via the night train to Moûtiers.