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Discover Val Thorens

Things to Do in Val Thorens - Discover the Resort’s Main Activities

Val Thorens : The History of this Unique Destination

Not-to-be-missed Events in Val Thorens

Hit the Slopes in Val Thorens - Piste Map and Webcams

Stay in Val Thorens: Our Selection of Chalets and Apartments

Lovers of the mountains and wide open spaces will enjoy (re) discovering Val Thorens: a resort in the Tarentaise valley in the heart of the Savoie Alps. Here is our comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about Val Thorens.

  • The resort
  • Activities
  • History
  • Events
  • The ski
  • Accommodation

Val Thorens, a Jewel in the Alps

Created 50 years ago, Val Thorens is a purpose-built resort surrounded by glaciers and majestic peaks with exceptional snow on the predominately north-facing terrain. In just a few decades, it has become the eighth most popular ski resort in the world, attracting french and international clientele thanks to spectacular nature right on the doorstep and guaranteed snow cover.

Did you know ? At an altitude of 2,300 metres, Val Thorens is Europe's highest ski resort.

Crédit photo : ©© Office de tourisme de Val Thorens - T.Loubere

A Unique State of Mind

Val Thorens has something to offer everyone, no matter what your age or taste. Come and enjoy the diversity of this resort where you will feel truly alive.

A Semi-Pedestrianised Resort

A stay in Val Thorens is a time to let go and enjoy yourself. The semi-pedestrianised resort centre has a hip and lively atmosphere with plenty of shops and bars on the snow front. However, the resort is also ideal for families and, as a holder of the "Family Plus Mountain" label, offers a personalised welcome for families in an environment where children can enjoy the snow and learn to ski in safety.

With Friends or with a Partner

Val Thorens has a well-deserved reputation for its lively après-ski and nightlife. With a wide range of activities and accommodation on offer, this friendly resort has something for everyone.

The ski area

Val Thorens is part of the 3 Valleys ski area, with 600 kilometres of marked runs. Here, you can enjoy almost limitless high altitude skiing against a dramatic mountain backdrop dominated by six glaciers. Thanks to its altitude, the area enjoys excellent snow conditions throughout the winter, and this is a great place for late season skiing on good quality snow.

Skiing in Val Thorens is very convenient, with ski lifts easily accessible from the village. The lift system is state-of-the-art, with efficient high-speed chairlifts and gondolas.

Did you know ? In the summer, the lift system is open for lovers of mountain biking and high altitude hiking.

Après-Ski

The holiday fun continues away from the pistes. A range of fun activities are on offer, including ice skating, ice driving, or even dog sledding. In summer, Val Thorens continues to attract lovers of adventurous mountain pursuits such as paragliding and high altitude hiking.

For those who enjoy fine food and drink, there are no less than forty bars and sixty restaurants in Val Thorens, with a range of atmospheres from relaxed and friendly to trendy and party-loving.

Did you know ? Val Thorens hosts frequent events ranging from large-scale concerts to more off-the-wall happenings such as Mongolian yurt evenings, and many others.

So, are you ready to come and experience Val Thorens?

Rent in Val Thorens

Apartment Alaska 5

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

8 guests ⸱ 3 bedrooms ⸱ 74 sq.m

From 2 893 € /week

Apartment Hauts de vanoise 414

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

4 guests ⸱ 2 bedrooms ⸱ 34 sq.m

From 1 142 € /week

Apartment Rosael 6

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

10 guests ⸱ 5 bedrooms ⸱ 131 sq.m

From 4 359 € /week

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All winter activities in Val Thorens

Experience the Thrill of a Paragliding Flight

Do you dream of soaring through the air? Taking off from an altitude of 3,000 metres, see the peaks of Val Thorens and the majestic Mont Blanc from a different angle before gliding down to the valley floor on a tandem paraglider controlled by an experienced instructor. All you have to do is enjoy the fantastic views and the wonderful sense of freedom.

Snowshoeing in the Heart of Unspoilt Nature

Take the opportunity to try out snowshoeing and reconnect with yourself and the pristine mountain landscape. Follow the marked trails which are suitable for all levels, including families, and discover a new way to have fun in the great outdoors.

A Sensational Ice Driving Circuit

Get your adrenaline pumping by trying out ice driving, a new way to enjoy the frozen winter. Val Thorens' high quality natural ice driving circuit is the highest in Europe, and offers the chance to try out the sport, take a lesson or a course, or just get advice on winter driving techniques. Activities can be tailored to your requirements.

 

Dog Sledding

Dog sledding is a unique and unforgettable experience. Spending time up close with these wonderful animals brings a sense of serenity as you set out on an exciting adventure through the winter landscape. An experienced musher guides the team, offering you a new way to see the forests and mountains around Val Thorens.

An Out-of-the-Ordinary Evening in a Yurt

Fancy trying something different? For a complete change of scene, spend an evening in a Mongolian yurt. After a ride up on a snow mobile or piste basher, enjoy a convivial meal with a selection of courses cooked on an ancient stove in the middle of the yurt. Round off the evening by taking in the breathtaking nighttime panorama with the twinkling lights of Val Thorens below.

Take a Moment for Yourself

Imagine a deep sense of well-being in the warmth of a spa set against the backdrop of a silent snowy landscape. The spas and pools in the Val Thorens sports centre's wellness area are a great place to relax and unwind.

Did you know ? Many chalets and apartments have wellness areas.

 

 

 

Val Thorens is always ready to think outside of the box. The resort has always cultivated a spirit of innovation, which have brought considerable success. Its history is marked by inventiveness and risk-taking, and Val Thorens continues to move forward, always with one eye on the summit. Are you ready to take a look at what lies behind the history of Val Thorens?

An Audacious Birth

Originally a White Desert

It all began in 1969, when early pioneers began with a vision to transform this white desert, situated at an altitude of 2,300 metres. The first large-scale construction projects gave birth to the apartment buildings that shaped what was to become the purpose-built resort of Val Thorens.

A Fast Opening

In 1971, just three years after the first phase of construction, the resort of Val Thorens opened with accommodation for 13,000 visitors, and three ski lifts which gave easy access to high altitude skiing. At fifty years old, Val Thorens is still a young resort, and continues to evolve in an innovative and forward-looking way.

Solidarity and mutual support amongst the people and organisations operating within the resort have been a key factor for the development of Val Thorens, but ultimately, who is behind this huge success?

A Successful Approach

During the late '60s, the challenges were significant, not only in terms of the sheer scale of the project and its location, but also from those who opposed the idea. It is not surprising given that building a ski resort from scratch at an altitude of over 2,000 metres was unheard of, and for many, it seemed an impossible dream.

Key Figures in the Resort's Development

A number of individuals have been instrumental in the success of Val Thorens, most notably :

  • Pierre Schneblelen was one of the prime movers behind the creation of Val Thorens. A visionary engineer and property developer, he was always ahead of his time and his appetite for risk had seen him involved in the creation of a number of other purpose-built resorts. From the outset, his vision for Val Thorens was to create Europe's highest ski resort. With Val Thorens, he'd definitely backed a winner.

Did you know ? A purpose-built resort is characterised by accommodation, facilities, ski lifts and pistes being planned and developed so as to make it as easy and convenient as possible for visitors to enjoy a holiday in the mountains.

  • Coach of France's women's ski team during the '60s and early '70s, Jean Béranger was also instrumental in the successful development of Val Thorens. In 1972, he created the resort's first ski school, and was involved in the creation of the local sports club and tourist office.

The Development of Tourist Accommodation

The high altitude of Val Thorens does not mean that there is any shortage of comfortable accommodation. The construction of the resort's first chalet in the early 1970s was a big step forward in the evolution of the resort. Chalet du Thorens offered comfortable accommodation in the middle of a wild mountain landscape.

In 1985, the ski lift company SETAM conceived and financed an ambitious plan to develop the resort's hotel sector. The goal of the plan was to expand the market for group holidays and to make  it an attractive destination to tour operators.

In 1987, a central accommodation booking service was set up with the help of the ski lift company.

Did you know ? Val Thorens was one of the first ski resorts to set up a central reservation service for visitors to book their accommodation.

The early '90s marked the beginning of a major period of construction activity. Over the next ten years, a large number of apartments, chalets and hotels were built. This rapid development has helped Val Thorens establish its reputation as a major international resort.

A State-of-the-Art Lift System

By now, you will have realised that innovation lies at the heart of the Val Thorens state-of-mind. The ski area, and most notably the lift system, is testament to this.

  • In 1981, the Cime Caron cable car came into service. With a top station at an altitude of 3,200 metres, this is the highest point in the ski area.

The period between 1990 and 2000 saw rapid development of the ski area.

  • In 1990, SETAM, in collaboration with Denis Creissels, invented the Funitel - a high speed dual tractor cable gondola lift with cabins accommodating up to twenty people. The first Funitel lift was constructed at the foot of the Péclet glacier, and the concept was subsequently exported to other resorts all over the world.

Did you know ? The 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics accelerated the development of Val Thorens.

  • In 1995, the high speed six-seater Cascades chairlift was installed. With skiers able to board from both sides, this lift has an uplift capacity of 4,000 people per hour, and was the first of its kind in the Alps.
  • Ever since the rapid expansion of the lift system, Val Thorens have worked hard to attract skiers of all levels. To cater for beginners, a 225 metre double-boarding "magic carpet" conveyer belt lift was installed in 2009.

La Montée des Belleville

July 14th 2025

2,000 meters of ascent over 33 km of road, with an average gradient of 5.5%: a major challenge on Europe's longest road pass, trodden by the greatest champions such as Vincenzo Nibali during the 2019 Tour de France. And what if it were your turn to attempt the challenge to reach the continent's highest resort at an altitude of 2,365 m?

La Montée des Belleville
Crédit photo : ©OT Val Thorens
Crédit photo : ©OT Menuires

Freestyle Tour: like clockwork!

August 2nd & 3rd 2025

The resort of Les Menuires goes totally freestyle for 2 days with the mountain's summer ride event! This stage of the Freestyle
Tour brings together the most seasoned riders on the recently opened skate park and pump track, for 3 fast-paced skateboard, rollerblade and scooter competitions.

Val Tho Summit Games

From 2nd to 4th August 2024

It's time for the 10th edition of the Val Tho Summit Games! It's time to get out the sneakers for trail enthusiasts, with a packed program combining sport and conviviality: Kilomètre Vertical, 10 km, 20 km or 42 km there's something for everyone, even the little ones with a dedicated race. And for families, there's the Family Fun Marche, a fun, gourmet hike punctuated by entertainment.

MORE INFORMATIONS ABOUT VAL THO SUMMIT GAMES 

VT Summit Games
Crédit photo : ©OT Val Thorens
Coupe de France VTT
Crédit photo : ©OT Menuires

French Mountain Bike Cup

From August 22nd to 24th 2025

Head for Les Menuires for the only double stage of the French MTB Cup (XCO and DHI), now a Continental Series event. The stakes are high: the best riders will earn their ticket to the World Cup.

Skiing in Val Thorens

The Ski Area

The Val Thorens ski area starts at an altitude of 2,300 metres and rises to 3,230 metres from where there are breathtakingly panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers bathed in sunshine. 
With 150 kilometres of marked runs catering for all levels, you will certainly not be bored on the slopes of Val Thorens. Easier slopes run from the village, with more technical pistes slightly further afield for the more adventurous. 

Breakdown of marked runs:
-    9 black
-    28 red
-    36 blue
-    5 green

Furthermore, because Val Thorens is a purpose-built ski resort, much of the accommodation has ski-in/ski-out access - a considerable advantage. 

Did you know ? The entire ski area has toilets and free WIFi.

Play Areas

A winter wonderland awaits you at the 150m2 Village Igloo situated in the heart of the ski area. Enjoy an aperitif in the impressive Ice Bar, or for something a little different, a traditional Savoyard fondue followed by a magical overnight stay in an igloo.

Freestyle skiers will love the fantastic 70,000m2 snowpark accessed via the Moutière chairlift. For a change of pace, the VT Fun Ride and VT Family Park are suitable for the whole family to have fun together on skis. There is something for all levels and abilities.

From early February, it is possible to ski into the evenings - an enjoyable way to watch the sunset.

The 3 Valleys Ski Area

Val Thorens is part of the 3 Valleys, the world's largest ski area, with 600 kilometres of marked runs and 35,000 hectares of unspoilt nature.

From Val Thorens, you can reach the ski resorts of:

  • Les Ménuires
  • Orelle
  • Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
  • Méribel
  • Courchevel

A skiers and snowboarders paradise.

Snow Conditions

99% of the Val Thorens ski area is situated above 2,000 metres altitude, ensuring good snow cover throughout the winter season.

In addition to the excellent natural snow cover, the 3 Valleys ski area has over 2,000 snow-making machines to balance out the snow on all the pistes. Each night, more than 70 piste machines groom the slopes to perfection.

ski area map

ski area map

The Lift System

A state-of-the-art lift system with 31 ski lifts offers convenient and comfortable access to the skiing during your holiday.

The Val Thorens Lift System Comprises:

  • 1 cable car
  • 4 funitels/funiculars
  • 4 gondola lifts
  • 14 chairlifts
  • 2 drag lifts
  • 4 magic carpets

Did you know ? For the 2021/2022 season, the lift company has replaced the 3 Valley Express gondola with a new, faster and more comfortable 10-seater gondola.

So, are you ready to come and enjoy the slopes in the mountain sunshine?

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Chalets and Apartments in Val Thorens

The architecture of Val Thorens is characterised by a respect for the mountain environment. The apartment buildings and chalets blend into the landscape helping you to feel more connected with the surrounding peaks.

Apartment Vanoise 462

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

12 guests ⸱ 6 bedrooms ⸱ 85 sq.m

Booked

Apartment Roche Blanche 61

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

4 guests ⸱ 1 bedroom ⸱ 37 sq.m

From 1 158 € /week

Apartment Beau Soleil 13

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

6 guests ⸱ 3 bedrooms ⸱ 81 sq.m

From 1 852 € /week

Apartment Le Rocher de Thorens

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

4 guests ⸱ 2 bedrooms ⸱ 41 sq.m

From 1 003 € /week

Apartment Le Rocher de Lisa

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

6 guests ⸱ 3 bedrooms ⸱ 100 sq.m

From 1 775 € /week

Apartment Roche Blanche 176

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

6 guests ⸱ 1 bedroom ⸱ 42 sq.m

From 1 196 € /week

Apartment Lauzieres 205

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

4 guests ⸱ 1 bedroom ⸱ 26 sq.m

From 926 € /week

Apartment Beau Soleil 5

Val Thorens - Centre & proche centre

6 guests ⸱ 2 bedrooms ⸱ 47 sq.m

From 1 620 € /week

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Apartments

The centre of Val Thorens is dotted with buildings with wood-clad exteriors. The design features of the wood used for balcony railings and building facades are reminiscent of traditional chalet architecture. Furthermore, renting one of these apartments allows you to enjoy wonderful views of the village as well as the surrounding nature.

Chalets

There are several types of accommodation available in Val Thorens, including of course, the alpine chalet. No matter what type of accommodation you choose, you will be staying somewhere that is perfect for spending quality time with friends or family.

Did you know ? Val Thorens has a reputation as a cool destination. This doesn't mean that is is any less upmarket, thanks to its luxurious rental accommodation and hotels.

A Prime Location

Ski-in/Ski-out Access

As the resort was built primarily as a winter sports destination, the vast majority of our rental accommodation has direct access to the slopes. To ensure that you can enjoy your ski holiday to the full, our rental properties offer ski-in/ski-out access to the slopes. You can't fail to enjoy your ski holiday.

An Ideal Aspect

Val Thorens is situated in an open high-altitude mountain landscape, surrounded by towering peaks and glaciers. All our chalets and apartments benefit from exceptional sunny aspects, ensuring that guests can enjoy maximum hours of sunshine each day. Cimalpes always endeavours to offer properties with excellent exposure.

Accommodation Which Allows You to Immerse Yourself in Your Holiday

Here, nature welcomes you with open arms for your stay in the mountains. Val Thorens' founders had a vision to create a resort in the heart of a pristine white landscape, offering accommodation as close as possible to nature. As the resort has grown since the 1970s, the rental accommodation on offer has by and large remained true to this ethos.

Did you know ? Our chalets are so much more than just a place to sleep. The layout, the ambiance, decor, and open aspect offers you a truly immersive holiday experience.

Accommodation in Val Thorens in which to Relax in Style

First Class Facilities

All our chalets and apartments are very well equipped with everything you could possibly need for your holiday. Some of our properties have ski rooms with boot warmers and changing areas all designed to make life easier on your ski holiday. Many properties also have heated terraces or balconies and wood-burning fireplaces to keep you warm after a day on the mountain during those colder months.

Wellness Areas in Which to Relax and Unwind

After an exhilarating day on the mountain, there's nothing more enjoyable than to relax and unwind in style. As such, some of our properties are equipped with tranquil wellness areas which include Jacuzzis, saunas or steam rooms. We also provide bathrobes and towels for use in the spa area. So let go and immerse yourself in a spa experience where time stands still.

The Essentials for a Convivial Stay in the Mountains

Ski holidays are a perfect opportunity to enjoy quality time with friends and families and some of our properties are ideal for larger groups. Everything about our properties is designed to ensure that guests have a wonderful time in the mountains. 

With spacious living areas and cosy bedrooms, some of which have private bathrooms, our properties provide the perfect space in which adults and children alike can enjoy an unforgettable holiday.

Luxury Services

Cimalpes and its Private Chef Service

Cimalpes offers you our private on-site chef service so that you can enjoy delicious meals in the comfort of your own private chalet or apartment. Whether by the fireplace on on the terrace, this is a perfect way to spend intimate and convivial moments with your nearest and dearest.

Did you know ? Val Thorens is also recognised for its gastronomic establishments, notably Jean Suplice's  two star restaurant the Oxalys.

 

Services that Make all the Difference

In addition to property rentals, Cimalpes is a real estate agency which can organise everything you need for your stay in Val Thorens:

  • Concierge service
  • Chauffeur
  • Housekeeper
  • Cleaning service

We take care of everything, so that you can focus exclusively on enjoying your holiday.

So, are you ready to come and stay in one of our rental properties in the heart of Europe's highest mountain resort?

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