Val Thorens (2300m)

3 Vallees | Savoie Mont Blanc | France

Founded in 1972 an surrounded by seven 3,000-meter peaks and six glaciers Val Thorens at its 2,300 m is Europe's highest-located ski resort and one of the most popular destinations with demanding skiers from all over the world. Here you practically stay directly on the piste and enjoy a breathtaking view over the French, Italian and Swiss Alps. Val Thorens offers an enormous selection of downhill-pistes in all levels of difficulty, countless possibilities for deep powder snow and freeride skiing and is not least because its 2007 opened snowpark considered as a Mekka for snowboarders. Thanks to the glacier "Cime de Caron" at 3,200 m this ski area that ranges from 1,800 m to 3,230 m is virtually snow-reliable from November to May. Val Thorens is famous not only for its extraordinary skiing possibilities but also for top class après-ski with numerous shops, restaurants, bars, pubs and discoteques. In addition it also offers a modern sports centre with indoor swimming-pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam bath and a large multifunctional sports gym for about 20 sports (among them tennis, squash and table tennis). A great variety of leisure activities such as concerts and guided tours into the Belleville-valley complete the offer. Val Thorens is car-free (except for arrival and departure), parking at fee-based parking or in a garage. The village offers a local shuttle free of charge.
There are several ski schools in Val Thorens, you will find English speaking instructors at Ski School Prosneige.

Discounts of up to 45% on ski and snowboard rental are available at our partner company SKISET Val Thorens. You can book online directly on SKISET Val Thorens.