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Apartment Eskival 2
Apartment La Vanoise 20
Apartment Lauzieres 421
Olympiades Apartments
Le Roc de Peclet (FR7365.110.4)
L'Altineige Apartments
Résidence Vanoise 152
Résidence Arcelle 113
Résidence Névés 150
Les Temples du Soleil
Apartment Le Roc de Peclet 1
Eskival (FR7365.150.1)
Résidence Le Cheval Blanc
Les Cimes de Caron (FR7365.250.19)
Chalet Poire
Chalet Peche
Chalet Aries
Chalet Alys
Chalet Amelie
Chalet Carambole
Apartment Arcelle 13
Arcelle (FR7365.550.19)
Arcelle (FR7365.550.5)
Apartment La Vanoise 9
Residence Eskival
Residence Zenith
Residence Le Serac
Residence Roche Blanche
Residence Reine Blanche
Residence Hauts De Chaviere
Chalet Libra
Apartment Vanoise 256
Apartment Lac Blanc 102
Chalet Reine Blanche 31
Chalet Cerise
Chalet Abricot
Chalets Val 2400
Chalet Aimee
Apartment Le Lac du Lou 2
Apartment Les Trois Vallées 1
Hotel Le Portillo
Apartment Le Lac Blanc
Residence Le Portillo
Chalet Peclet
Chalet Sequoia
Hotel Mercure Val Thorens
Apartment Les Cimes de Caron 7
Apartment Les Lauzières 9
Beau Soleil
Apartment Le Lac du Lou 3
Les Cimes de Caron (FR7365.250.12)
La Vanoise (FR7365.610.8)
Apartment La Roche Blanche 10
Apartment La Roche Blanche 6
Apartment Arcelle 2
Arcelle (FR7365.550.3)
Apartment La Vanoise 16
Chalet Milo
Chalet Cullinan
Chalet Arcelle 501
Chalet Roche Blanche 50
Apartment Le Schuss 1
Apartment Les Lauzières 3
Residence Hermine **** - Chalet des Neiges
Résidence Lauzières 308
Résidence Roche Blanche 183
Résidence Eskival 106
Résidence Altineige
Résidence Schuss 309
Résidence Cime de Caron 2207
Residence Le Gypaete
Residence Village Montana
Chalet Leo
Chalet Renne
Club Med Val Thorens Sensations
Le Chamois d'Or Apartments
Hotel Le Sherpa
Chalet Chloe
Chalet Loup Blanc
Residence Les Temples Du Soleil
Residence Le Tikal
Apartment Les Balcons 643
Apartment Beau Soleil 13
Chalet Serac H1
Chalet Machu 301
Chalet Silveralp 464
Résidence L'Altineige
Apartment Le Sérac 5
Résidence Glacieres 22
Residence Plein Sud **** - Chalet des Neiges
Chalet Hauts De Vanoise 208
Chalet Eskival 407
Les Névés (FR7365.200.4)
La Roche Blanche (FR7365.660.3)
Chalet Eliane
Le Chalet Val 2400
Arcelle (FR7365.550.14)
Arcelle (FR7365.550.15)
Apartment Arcelle 16
Apartment Arcelle 4
Arcelle (FR7365.550.8)
Arcelle (FR7365.550.9)
La Vanoise
Apartment La Vanoise 12
Apartment La Vanoise 19
Apartment La Vanoise 5
Le Sérac (FR7365.140.4)
L'Orsière (FR7365.180.2)
Apartment Les Névés 1
Apartment La Roche Blanche 7
Les Appartements
Les Chalets De Rosael
Chalet Anais
Apartment L'Orsière 4
Chalet Taureau
Residence Neves
Residence Lac Du Lou
Residence Dome De Polset
Residence Olympic
Residence Trois Vallees
Residence Joker
Hotel Le Val Thorens
Residence Le Hameau du Kashmir
Chalet Sagittaire
Hotel & Residence Hameau du Kashmir
Chalet Mathilde
Chalet Caribou
Apartment Roche Blanche 176
Apartment Le Rocher De Lisa
Apartment Lauzieres 205
Chalet Glaciers 51
Chalet Roche Blanche 51
Chalet Golden Jubilee
Résidence Pierre & Vacances Le Tikal ***
Résidence Serac R2
Résidence Lac Blanc 704
Résidence Trois Vallées 517
Chalet Catherine
Le Schuss (FR7365.170.2)
L'Orsière (FR7365.180.1)
Altineige
Apartment Les Glaciers
Apartment Les Hauts de Chavière
Chalet Renod
Chalet des Neiges I
Le Lac Blanc (FR7365.300.2)
Chalet Phoenix
Hotel Tango
Chalet Balcons 1
Chalet Balcons 2
Apartment La Roche Blanche 4
Apartment Arcelle 10
Apartment Arcelle 12
Apartment Arcelle 20
Apartment Le Zénith
Les Cimes de Caron (FR7365.250.10)
Apartment Les Cimes de Caron 14
Apartment Les Cimes de Caron 20
Les Lauzières (FR7365.350.5)
Chalet Adrienne
Chalet Roc de Peclet 2324
Résidence Le Valset
Residence Lac Blanc
Residence Hauts De Vanoise
Résidence Les Temples du Soleil
Hotel Les Trois Vallees
Chalet Verseau
Chalet Capricorne
Chalet Noella
Chalet Ibex
Apartment Altineige 102
Residence Le Machu Pichu
Les Balcons de Val Thorens
Les Lauzières (FR7365.350.3)
Chalet Bonhomme
Chalet des Neiges II
Silveralp Apartments
Chalet Lac Blanc 501
Chalet Niverolles 24
Chalet Lac du Lou 37
Résidence Lac du Lou 506
Chalet Rayon De Soleil
L'Orsière (FR7365.180.3)
Apartment Les Névés 5
Apartment Les Cimes de Caron 3
Apartment Les Lauzières 10
Apartment Arcelle 11
Apartment Arcelle 17
Arcelle (FR7365.550.7)
La Vanoise
Apartment La Vanoise 18
Apartment Les Trois Vallées 4
Apartment La Roche Blanche 11
Chalet Le Sommet
Apartment Le Sérac 3
Apartment Les Eterlous
Apartment Le Lac Blanc 1
Arcelle (FR7365.550.1)
Apartment La Vanoise
Chalet Caron
Chalet Clementine
Chalet Pika
Residence Vanoise
Residence Le Silveralp
Residence Eterlous
Residence Tourotel
Hotel Le Val Chaviere
Hotel Les Arolles
Residence Le Cheval Blanc
Le Montana Apartments
Hotel Altapura
Hotel Fitz Roy
Apartment Beau Soleil 5
Apartment Vanoise 462
Chalet Machu 103
Resort bus
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Resort bus
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Bus to lifts
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Lift Pass Office
Lift Pass Office
Swimming Pool
Parking
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Tourist Office
Bar
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Supermarket
Bar
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Pharmacy
Pharmacy
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Cash Point
Bar
Ski holidays in Val Thorens
From all inclusive package ski holidays to accommodation only apartments, we have the largest selection of Val Thorens ski holidays bookable online. Discover more about the resort below, or speak to our expert ski consultants, who can give you the lowdown everything you need to know about one of France's most popular ski resorts.
Val Thorens is a compact and purpose-built resort with absolutely tonnes of life. Europe's highest village, the crowning glory of the Three Valleys is set in a magnificent bowl with runs fanning out in all directions.
If you're looking to party, you'll be spoilt for choice. If you're looking for value, Val Thorens is brimming with it. And if you're looking for guaranteed snow throughout December and fantastic April skiing conditions, you've come to the right place. No wonder Val Thorens is one of our most popular destinations for a France ski holiday.
Thanks to its lofty height and expansive, interconnected ski area, Val Thorens really does offer some of the most amazing skiing in the world. From Val Thorens, you'll be able to ski down the valley to Les Menuires and the wonderful La Masse area and once you're done there, pop over to nearby Courchevel and Meribel on the massive 3 Valleys circuit.
Whether you're looking for ski-in-ski-out, 5* luxury, a budget-friendly deal or a hotel with childcare, we've got an incredible number of Val Thorens ski holidays for you to browse. Book online or enquire with one of our friendly ski specialists.
Resort Statistics
| Level | Rating | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 183 | |
| Intermediates | 106 | |
| Advanced | 32 | |
| Snowboarders | ||
| Total Runs | 321 |
Good for
- Off piste
- Families
- Non-skiers
- Groups
Resort features
Ice Rink
Nightclub
Bowling
Skidoo
Parapenting
Snowshoeing
Snow sure
Glacier Resort
High altitude skiing
High altitude resort
Lively après ski
Resort bus
Supermarket
Tourist Office
Resort Statistics
| Resort Altitude | 2300m |
| Highest Lift | 3230m |
| Total Piste | 600km |
| Longest Run | 12km |
| Directions of Slopes | N, E, S/E, N/W |
| Uphill Capacity | 260000 |
| Total Lifts | 183 |
| Gondolas/Cable cars | 40 |
| Chairlifts | 69 |
| Drag Lifts | 74 |
| Snow Parks | 6 |
Val Thorens ski resort
Sitting at 2300m, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe. A fantastic all round resort, it has pistes for all abilities, fabulous backcountry for the adventurous and excellent facilities, activities and accommodations, whether you're a family, heading out on a group trip, or looking for the best bargain.
The resort may be compact, but it has been cleverly planned, creating a village feel around a vibrant centre, while offering doorstep skiing wherever you stay.
Foodies will enjoy the vast selection of culinary delights in over 60 restaurants. Sports enthusiasts can experience all extra activities after a day on the slopes including hikes, tobogganing, mountain biking, ice driving and more! Whist après animals can dance into the night at one of the 40 bars across the village.
A free shuttle bus runs around Val Thorens village and between Les Menuires, Reberty and St Martin de Belleville. The other 3 Valleys resorts can only be reached on skies or snowboard by the ski lifts.
Skiing in Val Thorens
The range of slopes in Val Thorens skiing area is amongst the best in the world, with the testing mogul fields of the Cime de Caron and La Masse further down the valley, and endless off piste opportunities on the Chaviere or Peclet glaciers for advanced adventurers.
The virtually inexhaustible range of red and blue pistes provides the intermediate skier with endless opportunities during their Val Thorens skiing holiday. The long sweeping blues such as Genepi, and the more challenging reds, including the long descent down to the Maurienne valley, added to the vast terrain of the rest of the Trois Vallees, more than satisfies even the most mileage-hungry of skiers during their ski holiday.
Val Thorens has many runs back to resort, which is where the wide open gentle blue slopes favoured by the novice skiers and boarders are found.
Snowparks and fun areas are also present for those looking for a bit of excitement!
Snow conditions in Val Thorens
There are many artificial snow making facilities across Val Thorens pistes to contribute to natural snowfall for guaranteed skiing throughout the season. As the highest ski resort in France it is one of the most snow-sure, with snow from the end of November, and maintaining excellent conditions throughout March, April, and May.
85% of the 3 Valleys ski area is above 1800m with 10 of the 25 summits above 2500m. 2007 snow cannons help guarantee snow coverage.
Family skiing in Val Thorens
There are lots for families to do on and off the slopes in Val Thorens. The huge 3 Valleys ski area caters extremely well for all ski and snowboard abilities, so there is plenty of slopes to keep the whole family happy. The village is built for quick access on to the slopes so you know that the morning rush on to the slopes and to ski school will be easy.
Apres-ski and restaurants in Val Thorens
Val Thorens offers lively and varied apres-ski, the popular bars and restaurants close to the centre along with 3 late night clubs. The best bars for apres are Folie Douce, The Frog and Roast Beef and Saloon Bar, with Malaysia club for late night partying. It also has a great array of mountain restaurants - from the super-high Les Aiguilles de Peclet to family friendly L'Etoile.
Other activities in Val Thorens
For non-skiers, or for those fair weather skiers, Val Thorens offers a fantastic array of activities.
If you're a thrill-seeker then you can race a mate on the 1,800m zip line with stunning views of Val Thorens as you hurtle towards it, or the Tyrollienne zip line, where you are 250m above the ground. The views would be even better if you wanted to paraglide off the 3,000m altitude platform and swoop down 650m with a professional. They can also guide you through snow-biking, ice-climbing or even ice-diving.
If you're into F1 then you can channel your inner Lewis Hamilton on the 225m-long ice circuit which is great fun for all ages, or have a go at the toboggon run if pure speed is your thing.
Not everything has to be quite so adrenaline-focused though! There is a good sports centre which has a swimming pool and squash courts. Evening skidoo rides are popular and highly recommended. For a more relaxing evening, check out the cinema, which has many films in English or go for a round of bowling with friends and family.
Here's a full list of what you can do:
- Big Airbag
- Bowling
- Racket sports
- Wellness area visit
- Ice-Diving
- Ice-Driving
- Mountain biking on snow
- Laser game
- Ski Touring
- Paragliding
- Paramotor
- Snowmobile
- The Tyrolienne
- Tobogganing
- Hiking Trails
- Helicopter Trails
- Segway
- Sled Dogs
- Snowshoeing
- Yoga classes
Check out our guide on the top things to do in Val Thorens for more inspiration!
Ski accommodation in Val Thorens
With spectacular locations, our vast range of excellent Val Thorens apartments are perfect for groups and families whatever your budget.
Our superb selection of Val Thorens hotels will meet any requirement you may have whilst keeping you close to the slopes.
Ski chalets in Val Thorens all boast excellent locations within easy access to the slopes. A ski holiday in Val Thorens offers the convenience of having everything you could require from a ski holiday within walking distance, thanks to Val Thorens being a purpose built resort. Take a look at our ski chalets in Val Thorens and make the most of your Val Thorens ski holiday.
Transfer time in Val Thorens
The nearest airports to Val Thorens ski area are Chambery, Geneva and Lyon which are all within a three hours drive of resort.
Chambery: 2h 15
Geneva: 3h 00
Grenoble: 3h 15
Lyon: 3h 50
Ski and mountain stats are for the entire 3 Valleys ski area
Val Thorens FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about Val Thorens ski holidays.
Is Val Thorens a party resort?
While Val Thorens has the reputation of being a party resort, it's actually very family-friendly. Thanks to ski in ski out accommodation, great ski schools, and off-piste and on-piste activities, Val Thorens is convenient for piste access, fantastic for entertainment, and offers you the opportunity to learn and improve on open, well-groomed pistes.
Is Val Thorens expensive?
With lots of self-catering accommodation and great value package deals to be found, Val Thorens doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, if you take advantage of early or late season offers, you'll probably find the most expensive thing about your ski trip is your lift pass.
Is Val Thorens good for beginners?
With 172 easy runs across the Three Valleys, Val Thorens is excellent for beginners. Beginners have everything they need locally, though. There's a cluster of green runs around the VT Fun Ride FamilyPark, which are ideal for learners to take their first tentative turns, while the long connected blues from the peaks back down to resort mean eager learners can get their miles in once they're feeling confident enough. If you're a beginner heading to Val Thorens for the first time, you'll find our Beginner's Guide to Val Thorens a really useful read before you go!
Is Val Thorens good for intermediates?
Val Thorens is part of the mega ski area of the Three Valleys, which means intermediates have an incredible amount of ground to cover, with 172 easy runs and 125 red runs across the 600km of terrain. There are plenty of ski schools, so you can advance onto carving, or for the adventurous, why not get some off-piste lessons?
Is Val Thorens a high resort?
With a resort level of 2,300m and a peak of 3,230m, Val Thorens is Europe's highest ski resort. There will be no shortage of snow, no matter whether you ski in November or the end of April. Just bear in mind that for some people, altitude sickness may occur and it could take a day or two to acclimatise to the height.
Val Thorens SKI PASS PRICES
The prices for the Val Thorens 3 Valleys lift pass, for the Winter 24/25 ski season can be found below.
| Number of days | Adult price | Child price | Senior price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | €395.00 | €323.90 | €98.70 |
| 4 | €316.00 | €259.10 | €79.00 |
| 3 | €237.00 | €194.30 | €59.20 |
Prices are normally based on a full area lift pass and child ages vary by resort. The above are guides, so please call one of the Iglu team for prices for your holiday.
Val Thorens Reviews
(21 Reviews)
Town centre with Perfect Ski-in : Ski-out -
27/02/2020
For adults the perfect hotel, ski-in/out straight from ski locker room door, 5 course set dinners, French style and even a vegetarian option; only snag - no children's menu. Rooms with TV, comfortable & clean with bath/shower. Staff friendly and helpful.
Apres Ski: 3/5
Accommodation & Value: 5/5
Ronald CHRISTOPHER Keene
Sensations -
26/02/2020
You can’t go wrong with Club Med's Sensations resort in Val Thorens. Ski in ski out, great snow, endless variety of pistes, free ski groups, all inclusive top quality food and drink, and spacious modern accommodation.
Apres Ski: 5/5
John O'Shea
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