VAL THORENS, A STATE OF MIND
Redefining the joys of the mountains!
Val Thorens is a state of mind, an attitude and an altitude. It’s a french ski resort that combines the best of skiing with the best of atmospheres.
Relaxed, lively and perfect for foodies, it’s a friendly, sociable place where you can progress exactly the way you want to, at your own pace, whilst enjoying a huge range of experiences. The ultimate goal: to really feel alive!
With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a breath-taking natural environment, and absolutely no limits, the resort brings together those who understand that high altitude is synonymous with colourful experiences and fun!
Situation
Open from November to May, Val Thorens, situated in the Belleville Valley in the Savoie region, is the highest resort in Europe and the highest point in the 3 Vallées ski area; the largest ski area in the world with over 600 kilometres of runs.
Explore the ski area and skiing Val Thorens style
Atmosphere
A youthful resort that’s not only for the young! Whether as a couple, with family or with friends, discover the “Val Thorens lifestyle”.
As well as the choice of skiing styles, enjoy a diverse range of lifestyles, a rich, varied selection of accommodation, a wide choice of activities and international-scale events.
The resort where life is sweet
No stress… sample the resort’s “cool attitude”. The resort is semi-pedestrianised and has everything you need just a stone’s throw away so you can escape from the day-to-day grind and enjoy your break to the max. Fresh warm bread in the morning, doorstep skiing from your chalet, a spot of shopping in the late afternoon and nearby restaurants for the evening…
During their stay in Val Thorens, holidaymakers can forget the humdrum of daily life and really make the most of enjoying the fresh mountain air!
A resort for foodies
Val Thorens lets visitors experience every facet of mountain life, with a particular focus on the culinary delights on offer from the resort’s range of great dining establishments (over 40 bars and 60 restaurants).
It’s a gourmet odyssey through a land of flavour that will satisfy even the most demanding taste-buds!
From slopeside chalets offering snow bistronomy to gastronomic restaurants, from tradition to modernity, Val Thorens offers varied cuisine sure to delight every appetite, including the most exacting of foodies!
Sporty and relaxing
Skilled in innovation in all its forms, Val Thorens offers a number of non-skiing activities, including some that are so unusual you can’t do them anywhere else!
Night-time hikes, pushchair hikes, tobogganing on the longest toboggan run in France, mountain biking on snow, ice driving... as many activities as you can think of!
If you’re looking for thrills, extreme challenges or opportunities to get up close and personal with Mother Nature, the mountains offer an array of activities to suit all tastes.
Enjoy a spot of pampering…
During your stay, recharge your batteries in the fresh mountain air. On the menu: well-being, beauty and relaxation!
Start off with a few dance moves at the sports centre, followed by a few lengths in the pool, laze around in a Jacuzzi or perhaps go to a step class… Then head to one of the resort’s many well-being areas to benefit from a pair of healing hands and a touch of Zen!
Trendy après-ski
After a great day’s skiing, sample some other pleasures! In the late-afternoon, head to one of the slopes’ open-air clubs to catch the last rays of the sun, the bowling alley for a laugh with your friends, the Mongolian Yurt for a magical evening, a classical music or jazz concert, or one of many new entertainment activities for even more fun.
Whatever your preferences, whatever your age, everything has been designed so you can round off your day in style. Val Thorens, “the place to be”!
