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Val Thorens Ski Resort Guide

Val Thorens Ski Resort Guide

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Latest Snow Report

Issued: 13 May

  • Last Snowfall: 6 May 2013
  • Snow Depth (upper): 215 cm
  • Snow Depth (lower): 70 cm
  • Piste: Slushy
  • Off-piste: Spring

Today’s Weather (2765 m)

AM
snow showers
20 SE20
-4 °C F-Level
2150m
PM
light snow
20 ESE20
-3 °C F-Level
2300m
night
heavy snow
15 SE15
-3 °C F-Level
2150m

Val Thorens is the resort that combines the best of skiing with the best of atmospheres. At an altitude of 2300 metres, the highest ski resort in Europe and the highest point in world’s largest ski area «Les 3 Vallées», with more than 600 kilometres of runs, Val Thorens is without a doubt an exceptional destination.

Renowned for the quality of its snow and up-to-the-minute ski lifts, between powder snow fields and perfectly groomed runs, for beginners to experienced skiers, the Val Thorens ski area offers great snowsports whatever your ability level! Discover a mind-blowing setting and a breath-taking 360° panorama over more than 1000 Alpine summits.

As well as the choice of skiing styles, enjoy a diverse range of lifestyles, a rich, varied selection of accommodation (from 2** apartment residences to 5***** hotels), a wide choice of activities and international-scale events (the Ski Force Winter Tour, Rock On Snowboard Tour, Andros Trophy, Skicross World Cup, SFR Freeskiing Tour…). Whether as a couple, with family or with friends, discover the atmospheres that make the resort what it is, share adrenalin-fuelled experiences and unforgettable moments such as dinner on the slopes, a nighttime toboggan descent, mountain biking on snow, ice driving, massage, beautiful sunsets or quite simply a hot chocolate by the fireside…A lively and trendy resort that foodies will love, come and recharge your batteries and create your own recipe for a successful holiday.

Resorts close to Val Thorens include: Les Menuires (6 km), La Norma (12 km), Valfrejus (12 km), Valmeinier (12 km), Méribel (13 km),


Val Thorens Location Maps

Val Thorens Location Map

All Val Thorens Resort Stats

Piste info

  • Trails (Pistes): 78
  • Beginner: 20%
  • Intermediate: 50%
  • Advanced: 30%
  • Cross-country: 0
  • Snowmaking: 40%
  • Acres of ski: 6000
  • Terrain Parks: 1
  • Halfpipes: 0

Social

  • Restaurants: 60
  • Bars: 42
  • Slopeside accommodation: Y

Mountain info

  • Summit: 3230 m
  • Vertical Drop: 930 m
  • Base: 007

Lifts

  • Draglifts: 9
  • Chairlifts: 15
  • Gondolas / Cable Cars: 4
  • Toplift: m

Travel

NEW! Announcements & News from the Val Thorens ski resort manager

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  • Season opens: 24 Nov 2012
  • Season closes: 12 May 2013

- 24th and 25th November 2012 - Ski Force Winter Tour
- 1st and 2nd November 2012 Rock - On Snowboard Tour
- 7th, 8th and 9th December 2012 - Trophée Andros
- 15th to 22th December 2012 – Ski and Boarderweek
- 17th, 18th and 19th December 2012 - Ski cross world cup
- 22th to 29th December 2012 – Christmas week
- 29th to 5th January 2013 - New Year week
- 9th, 10th, 11th January 2013 - SFR Tour
- 20th January 2013 - second ski festival
- 2nd to 8th March 2013 – Carnival Madness
- 26th, 27th, 28th March 2013 - Festi'valtho
- 30th to 5th April 2013 - Easter week
- 7th April 2013 - Enduro 3 Vallées
- 27th April to 4th May 2013– Dutch Week
- 1st to 9th May - Apotheose dayz

Information supplied 19 Oct 2012




Visitor Reviews of Val Thorens


Jools from France writes:

Val Thorens: highest point in 3 valleys ski area with links to Orelle in the 4th valley. Great snow, fantastic skiing, fabulous restaurants, good bars, slightly high prices but quality costs. There is accommodation of all types for all budgets so costs can be kept fairly low. For real skiers/riders it can't be beaten.

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Surf Breaks
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surf forecast
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Mountain Peaks
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