Val Thorens Ski Resort Guide

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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

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Today’s Weather (2765 m)

AM		10	-7 °C	F-Level 1700 m
PM		10	-5 °C	F-Level 2050 m
night		5	-3 °C	F-Level 1550 m

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3230 m

930 m

2300 m

Acres of ski: 6000 | Pistes: 78 | Snowmaking: 40%

Halfpipes: 0 | Terrain parks: 1 | X-Country: 0

beg
20%

int
50%

adv
30%

Resort Opens: | Resort Closes:

Lifts: 32 (1 cable car, 4 funitels, 3 gondolas, 15 chair lifts, 9 surface lifts)

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	15
	9

	60
	42

• Nearest Airport: Lyon
• Nearest Train Station: Moûtiers Salins Brides-Les-Bains (37km)
• Tourist office phone: +3304 79 00 08 08
• Tourise office website: www.valthorens.com
• Slopeside Accommodation: yes

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.

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