Val Thorens
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Val Thorens at a glance
Val Thorens is a ski resort in France, part of the Les 3 Vallees ski area. It offers 600 km of slopes served by 166 lifts, with skiing between 2,300 m and 3,230 m (930 m vertical). That makes it the 7th largest of the 40 ski resorts in France listed on Intski. The season usually runs from November to May. Val Thorens offers a balanced mix: 30% easy, 45% intermediate and 25% expert slopes. Freestylers get 3 snow parks.
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About Val Thorens
Val Thorens at 2300m is the highest resort in Europe, guaranteeing excellent snow conditions throughout the long season. As the highest point of the Three Valleys, it offers unparalleled access…
Resort Highlights
Val Thorens at 2300m is the highest resort in Europe, guaranteeing excellent snow conditions throughout the long season. As the highest point of the Three Valleys, it offers unparalleled access to 600km of skiing.
Frequently asked questions about Val Thorens
Val Thorens has 600 km of marked slopes: 180 km easy (blue), 270 km intermediate (red), 150 km expert (black), served by 166 ski lifts.
The skiing in Val Thorens ranges from 2,300 m at the base to 3,230 m at the top — a vertical drop of 930 m.
The ski season in Val Thorens typically runs from November to May. Exact opening dates vary by year and snow conditions.
Val Thorens works for beginners, though it is not a dedicated beginner resort: about 30% of the slopes (180 km) are easy blue runs.
Val Thorens has 150 km of expert (black) slopes — about 25% of the total. There are 3 snow parks for freestylers.
Val Thorens is a ski resort in France. It belongs to the Les 3 Vallees ski area. By slope kilometres it is the 7th largest of the 40 ski resorts in France listed on Intski.
