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A Beginner’s Guide to Skiing in Val Thorens
Date Posted: 17 January 2024There are so many superlatives associated with Val Thorens, anyone would be forgiven for thinking it might seem out of reach for beginners, but we are here to calm any nerves. In fact, Val Thorens in the French 3 Valleys, is perfectly suited to those skiing for the first time, or anyone introducing family and friends to the sport. You can immediately sound like an expert by knowing how to say where you're headed—pronounce the resort as ‘Val Torrance’. In the following beginner's guide to Val...
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Best Mountain Restaurants in Val Thorens
Date Posted: 22 November 2023What better way to break up an action-packed day of skiing than with a hearty meal and a crisp drink on a sunny terrace just off the slopes? The Three Valleys, the world’s largest ski area, which includes Meribel, Val Thorens, and Courchevel, as well as a handful of smaller resorts, has a fantastic selection of mountain restaurants across its hundreds of kilometres of slopes. By design or accident, you’re sure to find a great lunch spot. But if you happen to be in Val Thorens at lunchtime, whi...
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Top 11 things to do in Val Thorens if you don’t fancy skiing
Date Posted: 14 November 2023With miles of sweeping runs, endless off-piste opportunities, and everything in between, the Val Thorens ski area is one of the best and most varied in the world. But what if you’re not a skier? Or what if you just want to do something different for the day? Well, Val Thorens offers variety there too, in spades… This purpose-built winter holiday destination caters to all ages, budgets and interests, whether you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for your next fix or you just fancy a spot of shop...
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The Best Après-Ski Bars and Nightlife Hotspots in Val Thorens - According to Those Who Have Been
Date Posted: 03 November 2023It’s the highest resort in Europe - within its largest ski area, the Three Valleys - and it offers some of the world’s best skiing. Superlatives come easy to Val Thorens, and we haven’t even mentioned the après. If you’ve been, you’ll already know. But for the uninitiated, it’s worth reiterating that Val Thorens' bars and clubs are legion. From the mountainside mayhem of Folie Douce to the all night party of Malaysia, there are more than 40 to choose from. Indeed, the nightlife is as varie...