Adaptive Skiing

For the last 15 years Val Thorens has committed itself to make the resort more accessible to the disabled – whether in lodging, parking, adaptive skiing or other activities. Our objective: to encourage everyone celebrate the magic of mountain play.

Skiing/Riding

One of the pioneers of disabled sports, and a wonderful means to taste the freedom of gravity sports, adaptive skiing is suited to a wide range of disabilities. With instructors trained specifically in a variety of adaptive ski categories, the Val Thorens Ski Schools invite you to explore the biggest ski area in the world.

Ski-taxi

Enjoy the pleasure of skiing while being comfortably seated in a chair equipped with a pair of skis, with your legs fully stretched out and your head leaning on a headrest. Standing behind the machine, an instructor will drive you through amazing landscapes, allowing you to experience and enjoy special moments and great emotions with your family.

The Different Categories

Adaptive Skiing

Tandem Skiing
Targeted group: Tetraplegics, handicapped heavyweights, seniors, and all people suffering from serious mobility issues.
Equipment: (articulated ‘ski-chair’on a pair of skis) A special below-zero blanket covering the customer from head-to-foot. A pair of ‘Millet’ over-mitts.
Goal for this kind of equipment: touring, sensation of speed and gliding/sliding based on the clients’ abilities and needs .

Dual Sit-Ski

Targeted group: paraplegics, people with lower body disabilities, mentally handicapped, genetic illness. An energetic outing for older folks or non-skiers wishing to visit the Val Thorens and 3 Vallees aeras.
Equipment: skiing apparatus with a low centre of gravity.
Adjustable ‘Fournales’ shock absorbers
2 adjustable outriggers
2 wide skis
4 different-sized shells designed to be adapted to most body types (Size 1, 3, 5, 6)
2 steering handlebars with attached lifeline

Goal for this kind of equipment: helping disabled skiers become independent.

Ecole du Ski Français

Ecole du Ski Français
Maison de Val Thorens
Phone: +33(0)4 79 00 02 86 - Fax: +33 (0)4 79 00 00 10
E-mail : info@esf-valthorens.com
Web : www.esf-valthorens.com

Ecole de Ski and Snowboard Internationale Prosneige

Ecole de Ski and Snowboard Internationale Prosneige
Le Montana Soleil Residence
Phone: +33 (0)4 79 01 07 00 - Fax: +33 (0)4 79 01 07 01
E-mail: info@prosneige.fr
Web: www.proneige.fr

Ecole de Ski et de Snowboard Internationale Ski Cool

Ecole de Ski et de Snowboard Internationale Ski Cool
Les Hauts de la Vanoise - 73440 VAL THORENS
Phone: +33 (0)4 79 00 04 92 - Fax: + 33 (0)4 79 00 09 08
E-mail: mail@ski-cool.com
Web: www.ski-cool.com

Sit-Ski—Brand CDRD – Model GSM
Equipment is free if used in a ski lesson (with instructor).
The cost when used alone is 23 €/day.

VALTHO SPORT 1

VALTHO SPORT 1
Hostel Le Val Thorens - 73440 Val Thorens
Phone: +33 (0)4 79 00 01 58
Web: www.valthosport.com