Val Thorens ski resort
Snow Range
1300-3200m
Intro
Val Thorens is Europe’s highest ski resort making it snow sure throughout the season. As well as the whole Three Valleys and 600kms of piste you have the hidden gems of Orelle and La Masse right on your doorstep for superb skiing away from the crowds. In the evenings the compact resort centre comes alive with bars, restaurants and nightclubs, entertaining you into the small hours.
- the experience
- the slopes Val Thorens snowboarding
- Val Thorens lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Val Thorens
The experience
Val Thorens Nightlife
· a great resort for après ski · Frog & Roast Beef (the highest pub in Europe) and the Sne Sko Café for an excellent après ski atmosphere · Malaysia, for live music · Sumit Disco · Eclipse bar · Viking Pub
Activities
Sports centre (with tennis, squash, football, table-tennis, climbing, gym, swimming-pool), ice driving, parapenting, snowshoe walking, skidoos & toboggan run in a natural 6km long valley
Eating out in Val Thorens
Over 45 restaurants from simple crêperies to gourmet cuisine.· Pizzas around €9 · 3 course meal with wine approx. €30 · Fondues from €25 · La Cabane for traditional French dishes, the Scapin Pub for pizza. Les Clarines for top class gastronomic delights.
Other amenities
· Cinema · Skidoos · Two exclusive shopping centres · A toboggan run in a natural 6km long valley
Family choice advert
The ESF runs a non-skiing crèche, with English speaking staff, for children aged 18mths-3yrs. Your children will be looked after in a fun and safe environment, normal activities include games, drawing, make-up and sledging.
For ages 3-4yrs the ESF also offers a skiing kindergarten, the Piou Piou club. The Piou Piou club fits in with normal crèche hours and provides a 45 min ski orientation class in a dedicated kids snow gardens. There are two ski gardens in resort, both have a magic carpet ski lift and play area in order to stimulate the childrens' senses and provide them with a fun introduction to the world of skiing. In bad weather conditions children will be provided with free hot chocolate. See resort intro page for prices (p178).
Resort features
- Green resort
Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 45 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 45 mins, Snow Train (Moutiers) 1 hr
The slopes
Ski Information Beginners
There are many wide, gentle slopes for improving confidence and allowing an easy descent back to the resort. Complete beginners will enjoy the First Time ski and board programmes with a beginner lift-pass, covering 8 lifts in the Val Thorens ski area.
Ski Information Intermediates
Try the long, wide red pistes around Funitel, Grand Fond, Boismint or the Peclet glacier. High speed lifts now provide links to Mottaret and the rest of the Three Valleys, or explore the hidden 4th Valley of Orelle, the full Three Valleys circuit offers endless opportunities with minimum queuing, even in high season.
Ski Information Advanced
Expert skiers will relish the sheer volume of challenges on offer. From the fabulous powder snow on the Glaciers of Peclet and Chavière, the world-class mogul-bashing on the long steep Cîme de Caron black run, and the infamous Couloirs of Courchevel - the Three Valleys has all this and more!
Ski Information Snowboarding
There is no chance of running out of places to ride here. It has terrain to suit any type of rider, be it hammering on the wide open pistes, throwing yourself down the Boardercross course or floating on air in the board park near the Funitel lift, Val Thorens always has the answer. Beginners also have plenty of easy runs leading into the centre of resort. Val Thorens is a great place for people who want to progress in the huge playground that is the Three Valleys.
Slope facts
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Total Kms of Piste
600kms Three Valleys (140kms Val Thorens)
Piste type No of runs Easy 183 Intermediate 119 Difficult 33 -
Number of Lifts
183 (Three Valleys) (3 cable cars, 37 gondolas, 69 chairlifts, 74 drag lifts)
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Snow Cannons
40%
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Longest Run
5kms Cîme de Caron
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Mountain Restaurants
43
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Cross-country
120kms (Three Valleys)
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Snow Range
1300-3200m
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Resort Height:
Val Thorens: 2,300m (7,545ft);
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Transfer
Please enquire for prices to upgrade to a private transfer
One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers are also available
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Local | Belleville | Area |
| Adult | £168 | £204 | £215 |
| Child | £119 | £144 | £163 |
| Senior | £157 | £174 | £183 |
| Special 6 Day Family Pass* | Local | Area |
| 2 Adults 2 Children | £522 | £677 |
| 2 Adults 3 Children | £636 | £834 |
| 2 Adults 4 Children | £750 | £992 |
Lift pass coverage: Local lift pass includes Val Thorens only. Belleville includes Val Thorens & Les Menuires. Area lift pass includes the entire 3 Valley ski area.
Photo required for lift pass? Free passes only (under 5 and over 74)
Ski/Board Tuition
| Val Thorens | Adult | Child |
| Ski/Board (6 x 3 hrs am) | £153 | £145 |
| Ski/Board (6 x 2 hrs pm)* | £126 | £112 |
| Ski/Board (6 x 2.5 hrs pm)* | £132 | £117 |
| Ski kindergarten | ||
| 6 x am (no lunch) 0900-1200 | - | £xx |
| 6 x full day (with lunch) 0900-1700 | - | £x |
Children: Ski 5-12 yrs incl. Board 6-12 yrs. Ski kindergarten 3-4yrs (ESF) 0900-1200 & 1400-1700.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* | Mini** |
| Bronze skis | £55 | £30 | £20 |
| Silver skis | £75 | £40 | - |
| Gold skis | £90 | - | - |
| Ski/board boots | £35 | £20 | £15 |
| Snowboard | £75 | £40 | - |
| Superior snowboard | £90 | - | - |
| Helmet | - | £15 | - |
** Mini Ski 3-5yrs incl.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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