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Val Thorens

FRANCE

Western Europes highest resort and one of the most snow sure. Linked to the Three Valleys ski area, the resort is purpose built lying at the end of the Belleville valley.

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Resort information

Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Val Thorens in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.

Resort facts

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  • 2300 m
  • 1260-3230 m
  • 183 
  • 600 km
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Travel information

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  • Distance from Calais:
  • Chambery (2h)
  • Lyon (2h 30m)
  • Geneva (3h)
  • Moutiers (21 miles)
  • 580 miles (approx)

Good points

  • High snow sure resort with extensive skiing 
  • Not to much of an eyesore
  • Good selection of slope side accommodation

Not so good

  • Bleak in bad weather - no trees in sight 
  • Not much to do in the resort centre
  • Pistes can become crowded

Description

When the snow shines there could be no better place, but when the weather sets in, your best place is indoors sipping on something warming, sat in front of your log fire, watching the weather unfold. The skiing is undoubtably one of the best in Europe because of the extent and variety.

At an altitude of 2,300 m above sea level, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe. The village itself is practically located "on the piste", allowing you to simply ride through the centre of the resort. Due to its great snow record, skiing up until May is rarely a problem. The greatest meeting point for well-deserved après-ski is the large sun terrace in front of the legendary bar "Le Monde". Val Thorens has much to offer its international clientele, a multitude of great restaurants, bars and cafés, as well as numerous shops, boutiques and shopping arcades are just waiting to be explored. The resort's sport centre offers you the chance to engage in further sporting activities - including tennis or squash - or relaxing in the pool, sauna or jacuzzi. Also the bowling centre offers every sports fan interesting possibilities to let off steam. Or how about trying out a tour on the snow scooter?