Val Thorens is a station that moves!
Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe, the village of Val Thorens is located at an altitude of 2300 m.
MAIN ADVANTAGES
Direct access to the slopes of each residence. The Caron shopping center is accessible on foot.
The village is at the heart of the ski area which allows direct access to the slopes. Val Thorens opens its ski area around November 18 until May 8.
With Tignes, it is the station with the largest opening hours.
Station at the top of the 3 valleys, Val Thorens opens 150 km of slopes and access to 600 km of slopes with the 3 valleys and ORELLE domain.
The area is surrounded by 6 glaciers: GEBROULAZ, CHAVIERES, THORENS, BORGNE, BOUCHER and PECLET, the latter defined by the Michelin Green Guide as "the most beautiful view of the Alps" from Cime Caron. Hiking, Snow Park (expert to beginner),
Boarder cross track (Jean-Frédéric Chapuis, playful track dedicated to children, longest toboggan run in France, 6 km long on 700 m of altitude, Slalom, telemark everything is possible in Val Thorens.
The ski area
Exceptional snowfall thanks to its high altitude, the climate conditions are exceptional.
Some of the fastest and newest lifts with a high capacity, the guarantee to optimize your pass.
At Val Thorens, we ski more than we expect.
An area dedicated to beginners free of charge equipped with conveyor belt tunnels (Castor and Pollux) to facilitate learning for beginners but also access to the resort center avoiding the falls of the tire-fesses. Snowmaking guns at the cutting edge of technology, daily damage done by experts.
The United spirit
International station, Val Thorens is one of the busiest areas in the world, it is the most popular ski destination in the world no matter your age or nationality.
Station semi-pedestrian assisted by free shuttles the access to the slopes is fast and easy no matter your residence.
Sports station, a brand new sports center allows you to play badminton, table tennis, squash, fitness, but also to relax in the pool or spa. Val Thorens also has an ice rink and bowling alley for a fee.
Family station:
Fun Parks, toboggan run, playground, zip line, the possibility of childcare in ESF clubs or Oxygène ski schools during the day.
A wide choice of babysitters listed by the tourist office are available.
Station with high-end services: Many luxury establishments welcome you in all corners of the station. Fancy a brunch or an evening in the igloo of Pashmina accompanied by a spa, buffet at the Méditerranée club, concert evening at the Fahrenheit Seven or massage at the Montana. Various opportunities are available to you in Val Thorens.
Young and festive station:
Your après-ski and evenings will not be left out, from the 360° chalet to the Folie douce on the ski area. Many festive bars as well as the nightclub of Malaisia will allow you to you to spend successful evenings in Val Thorens!
You have the promise of an unforgettable atmosphere no matter the day or time of your stay.
PLP Sports offers the opportunity to book your equipment in our Intersport and Black ski stores ideally located in the Caron gallery and Sun Street with direct access to the slopes. In each of our rental points the bootfitting is available to offer you the best of precision and comfort in your ski boots.
PLP Sports is also textile and accessory sales stores with prestigious and internationally renowned brands.
Pro shops such as North face or Picture and a Ride and Style board shop.
Val Thorens is also a pedestrian station, with more than 50% of the surface dedicated to pedestrians. The station is semi-pedestrian, assisted by free shuttles to facilitate your travels.