The “Gondola Cheese” new for winter 2024/2025
Dear skiers Val Thorens, have you ever dreamed of hitting the slopes while enjoying a Savoyard fondue, while escaping the influence of your phone? Well, let us introduce you to the latest mountain innovation: the “Gondola Cheese”! Imagine yourself comfortably seated in our gondola, surrounded by a warm atmosphere and…
6 good reasons to ski in Val Thorens in April
Mountain holidays are a well-established ritual for you: every year, for the Christmas holidays or the February holidays, it is the ideal time to go and recharge your batteries with family or friends. That’s already great, but have you tried going to the mountains in the spring? I you…
The new resort and ski area developments at Val Thorens – Winter 2023/2024
Dive into a new winter season Val Thorens, where a range of innovations and improvements await you from November 25, 2023 to May 5, 2024. From ski slopes to activities, including accommodation and services, discover the new experiences that will make your stay unforgettable! What’s new in the area…
How to properly use your GoPro in the mountains
On the Tête Ronde track, in Caron's cabin or even in the station, it is now impossible to miss the GoPros, these small cameras proudly hoisted on the top of the helmets. They allow you to immortalize the first turns of the youngest child or the hesitant snow plow of your brother discovering the joys of…
Everything you need to know about ski touring skins
New article in this “ski touring” series, we are going to focus on an essential and exciting element, skins for ski touring. Skins for ski touring are made of hair which serves to prevent the ski from rolling back down the slope when going uphill. When you are in the sense…
The evolution of skis
The evolution of skis to the present day Before becoming a leisure activity and a competitive sport, skiing was above all a means of transport, particularly in the Nordic countries, Siberia and the mountains of Central Asia. From then on, skiing has continued to evolve: it is no longer a simple board…
Why choose Val Thorens for your snow vacation?
Are you still wondering where to spend your vacation in the mountains this winter? What if we offered you a resort that would satisfy lovers of skiing, sunny terraces, new discoveries or even thrills? Both parents and children?…
How to maintain your skis
It's time to discover a new article on ski equipment with today, everything you need to know about maintaining your downhill skis. And yes, in order to be able to fully enjoy the 3 ski area Valleys, it is still more pleasant to have skis in good condition, thus providing better…
What to do at Val Thorens when you're not skiing...
I don't ski... But what can I do Val Thorens SO ? You love the mountains for its invigorating air, its breathtaking snowy landscapes, its friendly and warm atmosphere...But skiing isn't really your thing? So much the better, because here, we also enjoy the mountains themselves …
Some Savoyard expressions that make you smile
You have heard some bad news during your stays in Val Thorens, and you are impatiently awaiting the dahu hunting trip that the local local has promised you... To help you find your way, here is a short, non-exhaustive glossary of friendly expressions from the country. La Peuf Yes,…
