This winter, Val Thorens is full of new features in the ski area, but also in the resort. From Caron 3200, to the new 2 Lacs gondola, including new events, discover all the experiences that will make your stay unforgettable!
What’s new in the ski area
Caron 3200: THE new product not to be missed
La Cime Caron, the highest point in the ski area of Val Thorens at 3200 meters above sea level, offers a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding peaks. Accessible to all thanks to the ski lifts, the Cime Caron is a destination in itself and an essential passage in the ski area of Val Thorens – Orelle and the 3 Valleys, winter and summer.
Undergoing transformation in recent years, Cime Caron will welcome a new one this winter
building : Caron 3200A state-of-the-art building perched at an altitude of 3200 metres, this is the challenge taken up by SETAM (the ski lift management company) in order to offer new services on this legendary summit and improve the visitor experience with a place to rest, meet and eat.
The different spaces of the complex
Caron 3200 will host:
- A restaurant with an intuitive and digitalized concept with 130 seats
- An intimate wine bar
- A rooftop with a bar and a panoramic terrace
- A multi-service space of 80 m2 that can be used as a screening room, exhibition room or reception area for events and seminars
An energy challenge
The extraordinary nature of the place made it necessary to protect it by limiting the impact on the environment and reducing energy needs. The challenge was to cover the energy needs of such a complex at 3200 meters, in often extreme conditions. To do this, the building was designed with state-approved architects and landscapers to blend harmoniously into the Cime Caron environment. In addition to this, SETAM implemented various technical solutions to reduce the impacts on the climate, energy and biodiversity:
- Use of a mix of renewable energies (thermo-solar, solar panels, recovery of fatal heat from the Orelle-Caron cable car) which make it possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the operation of the building
- Water resource management with an innovative micro-step
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions linked to transport by choosing local and national service providers with sourcing and products made in France
- Reducing the impact on biodiversity by including tinted windows in the project to prevent collisions with birds
Replacement of the 2 Lacs chairlift by a gondola
Starting this winter, the 2 Lacs chairlift will be replaced by a new 10-seater gondola lift that is fast, comfortable and modern.
This device will arrive higher than the previous one, at the start of the BEE zip line, thus offering more skiing to beginners.
At the departure of the cable car, an entrance designed especially for children will make it easier for them to board.
A new feature to discover on the occasion of La Grande Première, November 23, 2024!
Two new ski touring trails
Solomon and Val Thorens are joining forces to develop ski touring and have therefore created two new trails. These two trails are linked in the form of two sections: Petite Sud and Grande Sud.
Little South
- Length: 1,8 kilometers
- Start altitude: 2230 meters
- Arrival altitude: 2395 meters
- Ascent: 65 meters
Great South
- Length: 2,03 kilometers
- Start altitude: 2395 meters
- Arrival altitude: 2738 meters
- Ascent: 343 meters
By linking the two sections, you can cover 3,8 km and 408 meters of positive elevation gain.
What's new on the events side
Ice Cross, extreme skaters meet at Val Thorens
Val Thorens, in partnership with ASTX (All Terrain Skate Cross) and the French Ice Sports Federation, is organizing a stage of the Ice Cross World Cup from December 5 to 7, 2024.
This speed skating competition, the most spectacular of its category, will see participants set off in groups of four on an icy track dotted with obstacles, in a night version in the heart of the resort.
This will be the stage that will count the most points for the World Cup!
The Freeride World Tour sets up shop in Val Thorens
The Freeride World Tour is making its big comeback in France after an 8-year absence!
The highest resort in Europe will host a stage of the 2025 edition of the Freeride World Tour, an event symbolizing excellence in the world of freeride.
This unique French stage will also be the only one accessible by ski lift via the Cime Caron cable car.
What's new in terms of activities
Ski transfer, to move on the slopes without putting on skis!
New feature offered by the ski and snowboard school Oxygen à Val Thorens : transfer skiing, an innovative and comfortable way to move in powder snow without skis!
The principle? A taxi seat driven by an Oxygène ski instructor to get around the slopes, whether to admire the snowy landscapes, join friends at the top of the slopes, or simply go somewhere in complete peace of mind.
The Spa du Montana Plein Sud: a new haven of well-being
The spa of the Montana Plein Sud residence à Val Thorens is getting a makeover! In a constant effort to offer its customers an ever more relaxing and refined experience, Village Montana has redesigned the place with new decoration and new furnishings.
The treatments offered have also been enhanced, with a selection of new services inspired by the latest trends in well-being.
What's new in terms of accommodation
Residence l'Oxalys ****
After the relaxation area, the SPA and a show apartment last season, a complete renovation of the 36 apartments of the 4-star residence The Oxalys was carried out during the off-season. This renovation reflects the Montagnettes group's commitment to providing impeccable comfort and quality to its guests from all over the world. Thanks to this modernization, L'Oxalys continues to position itself at the forefront of mountain hospitality, offering its guests an unforgettable experience where modernity and tradition meet harmoniously. A renovation to be discovered as soon as the residence opens on November 29.
Hotel Marielle ****
The Marielle will launch its vinyl bar, every day from 18pm to 20pm, in the heart of the hotel bar. The concept: the DJ will only mix on vinyls chosen by the guests themselves. More than 1 vinyls will be available for a guaranteed old-school atmosphere.
Hotel Altapura *****
This winter, let yourself be surprised by the new restaurant at Altapura: Altayaki, where the flavors of Asia and Europe meet in daring fusion cuisine.
The restaurant promises a limitless culinary journey, where each dish is an exploration of innovative flavors and diverse cultural influences.
There you go, you know everything! So, ready to enjoy this 2024-2025 winter season as it should be!?
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