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The 4 pedestrian paths of Val Thorens
The Montagnette trail
Facing due south, the path leaves the Balcons district, towards Les Menuires, to arrive at Montagnette (small stone house). Once arrived, turn around and enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Péclet massif as you return towards Val Thorens. If you want to extend the walk, it is possible to go down to the Bruyères district in Les Menuires.
- Travel time : 2h30 (round trip)
- Kilometers: 5 km (round trip)
- Difficulty level : Medium
- Starting point : Balcony District
The 2 lakes trail
At the foot of the Castor and Pollux carpets at the slopes roundabout, head towards the Chalet du Cosmojet. To the right of the Chalet du Cosmojet, you will see the presence of markings and the path rises quickly. A few meters later, the path climbs steadily on a gentle slope to a plateau. The trail offers a very beautiful view of the station.
- Travel time : 1h30 (round trip)
- Kilometers: 2,1 km (round trip)
- Difficulty level : Medium
- Starting point : Cosmojet Chalet
The Navy trail
This trail can be done entirely on foot starting from the Chalet du Cosmojet, going up and down, or with less effort by taking the Cascades chairlift on the way up and the path on the way down. This magnificent, sunny 5 km (round trip) trail offers a panoramic view of the resort and its cirque surrounded by peaks over 3000 meters.
If you go up on foot, once at the foot of the Castor and Pollux carpets, head towards the Chalet du Cosmojet.
If you are going up by the chairlift, exit the chairlift on your left. Then take the path which describes a wide curve on the left. Join the Chalet de la Marine then cross the Dalles piste, follow the Tête Ronde lake on the right, walk along the ridge before reaching the Chalet de Thorens. Take a detour to the unusual Igloo Village. Gentle return to the resort via the Flocons piste, then crossing the Combe de Thorens to return to the Chalet du Cosmojet.
- Travel time : 2h30 (round trip) or 1h descent if ascending via the Cascades chairlift (signposted route only on the descent)
- Kilometers: 5 km (round trip)
- Difficulty level : Easy
- Starting point : Chalet du Cosmojet for a round trip on foot or departure from the Cascades chairlift to do the route only on the descent
The Moutière trail
The trail starts at the Chalet du Cosmojet. Take the start of the 2 Lacs trail to the large plateau. Arriving there, continue on the right and join the hill reservoirs. Warning: do not cross the barriers and do not venture onto the lakes. You will arrive near the Traversée des 2 Lacs slope, the 2 Lacs restaurant and the chairlift of the same name. The path continues downstream of the Linotte track to reach the Moutière plateau with the restaurant of the same name and the altisurface. On the right, walk along the Moutière reservoir to admire the view of the Belleville Valley. For the return, take the same route.
- Travel time : 2h30 (round trip)
- Kilometers: 6,1 km (round trip)
- Difficulty level : Difficult
- Starting point : Cosmojet Chalet
Map of pedestrian and snowshoe trails
Ski lifts accessible to pedestrians to admire the panoramas
3 Valleys pedestrian package
Good to know: the La Cime Caron cable car is no longer in operation at the moment, the pedestrian pass Val Thorens-Orelle has been temporarily deleted.
For this winter 2024-2025, only the 3 Vallées pedestrian pass is therefore available.
By purchasing a 3 Vallées pedestrian pass, you will have access to the ski lifts of Val Thorens :
- Funitel Peclet
- Cascades chairlift
- Cairn Gondola
- Moutière chairlift
3 Vallées pedestrian package prices
- 1 day pedestrian pass: €29,50
- 6-day pedestrian pass: €89,50
- Pedestrian season pass: €268
Purchase of the 3 Vallées pedestrian package
Good to know: Pedestrian access to the ski lifts is prohibited for children under 3 years old.
1 day pedestrian package
The purchase of the 1-day pedestrian pass is possible only at the ski lift ticket offices.
It is not possible to buy a 1-day pedestrian pass online because the sale is made according to the weather conditions of the day and the opening of the 3 Vallées links.
To locate the ski lift ticket offices in the resort, consult the map below.
6-day pedestrian package and seasonal pedestrian package
The purchase of 6-day pedestrian and seasonal pedestrian passes is possible at the ski lift ticket offices or online.
Things to do in Val Thorens
