Val Thorens - High Altitude, Long Ski Season, Perfect Conditions

Val Thorens Ski resort is the highest in Europe and is part of the massive Three Valleys Ski area. This stylish village has a long Ski season due to its high altitude, offering conditions to suit all levels of skiing. Val Thorens is a purpose built Ski resort whose reputation quickly spread as a perfect destination for a Ski holiday. Val Thorens resort is situated in a huge Ski bowl and with links to Meribel and Courchevel, you can see why this area is one of the most popular in France.

Val Thorens Hotels and Apartments are of a traditional wooden design inspired by local Savoie architecture with many of the Hotels being Ski in – Ski out. Many of the slopes are north facing allowing for fantastic Ski conditions to suit all the family. Val Thorens Flights are available from most UK Airports all bookable online at Holiday Hypermarket!

Piste Fact File On Val Thorens

• Number of runs – 67
• Longest run – 5km
• Total length of runs – 140kms
• Number of lifts – 33
• Direction of slopes – N, NE, NW, S.

Beginner – All beginner slopes are close to the village centre and the local Ski school has an exceptional reputation. There are also Ski and non Ski kindergartens.

Intermediates – Unbelievable choice of marked runs for the intermediate skier, especially the long sweeping runs of Moraine and Genepi.

Advanced – Plenty of challenging runs on and off piste all within the proximity of Val Thorens. Try out some amazing off piste runs from the top of Val Thorens over towards Mottaret or the biggest challenge, a steep black run under the Cime de Caron cable car.

Snowboarding – The wonderful Three Valleys area is a snowboarders dream. There are numerous groomed slopes to suit all tastes including off piste boarding. Val Thorens has a snowboard park with a half pipe.

Apres – Ski – A purpose built resort with a good variety of facilities. There are plenty of bars restaurants, creperies and pizzerias giving an excellent choice of evening entertainment.

Transfers – From Lyon approx 4hrs, Chambery,approx 3hrs and from Grenoble, approx 4hrs.