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Welcome to Val Thorens Ski Resort

Part of the world's largest ski area (Les 3 Vallées)
Europe’s highest ski resort
Val Thorens nightlife is legendary

A Val Thorens ski holiday is your ticket to Europe's highest ski resort and the vast Three Valleys, the world's largest ski area.

Val Thorens ski resort is located at a lofty altitude of 2,300m, with pistes reaching up to 3,200m - home to some of France’s most reliable snow totals. And with 600km of pistes in every colour to keep all skiers entertained, from beginners to expert powder-hounds, it's a true crowd-pleaser in every sense of the word.

Although its purpose-built architecture lacks the rustic charm of some of its traditional Savoie neighbours, Val Thorens ski holidays make up for this with heaps of ski-in/ski-out accommodation and some of the liveliest après-ski and nightlife in the Alps.

Truly, one of the world's most spectacular ski resorts.

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Resort Information

Resort Altitude

2300m

Total Piste KM

600km

No. Skilifts

158

Snow Range

1100m-3230m

Val Thorens ski runs & ratings

TOTAL: 600km

Beginner

8/10

(Distance: 312km)

Intermediate

10/10

(Distance: 216km)

Advanced

10/10

(Distance: 72km)

Best time to ski in Val Thorens

Christmas and New Year ski holidays to Val Thorens are busy but also magical. Its après scene and firework displays are ‘banging’. January often gets the resort insider’s vote – it’s sandwiched between peak periods and also when Val Thorens snow conditions are great. However, it can get cold and windy.

If you’re a fan of quiet slopes, you’ll probably want to avoid February school holidays. And if lunches on sun terraces are more your style, then skiing in March and April could arguably be the best time to ski in Val Thorens which is often brilliant for late-season snow.

Snow conditions in Val Thorens

Val Thorens ski season lasts almost six months, from the end of November right through to May. December can be hit-and-miss anywhere in the French Alps but thanks to its high altitude, Val Thorens snow conditions are more reliable than most for an early-season fix.

January and February are when snow conditions peak. And while other resorts might struggle in March and April, snow conditions in Val Thorens typically hold out, offering some of the best late-season skiing.

Things to do in Val Thorens

Cosmojet Luge - Whizz down France’s longest toboggan run.
Snow tubing - Slide (and scream!) down wavy tracks.
Tyroline - Soar 1,300m on the highest zipline in Europe.
Climb sky-high - Grab a pedestrian lift pass to take in the 3200m, 360° view at the very top of the Cime Caron summit.
Le Board - The ultimate Val Thorens spa experience: heated pools, saunas, steam rooms, plunge pools, and a snow fountain.
Altapura - Heated indoor & outdoor pools right by the slopes.

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Restaurants in Val Thorens

L'Auberge des Balcons - Cosy, rustic and brimming with cheesy Savoyard classics. Hearty mountain meals done right.
La Maison - Gourmet French cuisine. True foodie haven.
Le Val Thorens - Tuck into carvery lunches and evening buffets, with delicacies everyone will enjoy.
Favela - A South American-infused dinner and cocktail spot.

Nightlife & Apres in Val Thorens

Folie Douce & Bar 360 - The best of Val Thorens après-ski. Get up on the tables or cut some shapes on the dance floor.
Cafe Snesko - Live music, pumping DJs and crazy fire antics. No wonder it's one of the top bars in Val Thorens.
Frog and Roast Beef - Affectionately known as the ‘highest pub in the Alps’, try the ‘Yard of Ale’ challenge (if you dare!)
Klub Summit & Le Monde - Lively, loud, and a regular haunt of VT’s seasonaires, Val Thorens nightlife wouldn’t be complete without an evening visit here.
Le Malaysia - This Val Thorens nightclub sprawls under the pistes themselves—a big party for big party animals.