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· Val Thorens ·
· Val Thorens ·
Val Thorens
FRANCE
Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Val Thorens in France. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
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
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 2300 m
- 1260-3230 m
- 183
- 600 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- 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
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. 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.
