Val Thorens is the highest European ski resort and is a traditional style, purpose built French village. The altitude almost ensures snow cover all the season, and the glacier comes in handy for skiing in the summer.
The Three Valleys area is well connected and ski area is huge, but even if you just ski at Val Thorens, there are slopes for every level of ability. The Snowpark is popular with boarders and there are some non ski sports to participate in like telemark, skidoos, snow shoeing and cross country.
The village has a sports centre and gym. The walking trails are spectacular and a great choice of restaurants for after your hard days skiing. The life after dark is fairly laid back, but there are one or two lively bars and dance clubs. |
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RESORT INFORMATION |
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| Nearest
town: Moutiers |
| Resort Altitude (metres): 2300m |
| Ski Season: December to April |
| Mountain Range: French Alps in the Three Valleys area. |
| Number of Lifts: 29 |
| Highest Lift (metres): 3200m |
| Lowest Lift (metres): 1850m |
| Number of Slopes: 67 |
| Beginner
Slopes: 0.44 |
| Intermediate Slopes: 0.45 |
| Expert Slopes: 0.11 |
| Snowboarding: Yes, a park complete with a halfpipe. |
| Cross Country (km): 5km |
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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Nearby Attractions: There are no cars or other traffic in the village and it's designed so you can ski directly to your accommodation.
On those day that you want to wear shoes instead of skis, the well marked hiking trails are spectacular with scenic views all the way.
The sports centre is first class and boasts the best equipment and facilities. There is also a spa (Institut des Neiges) which offers all sorts of treatments in a luxurious and relaxing environment.
You will enjoy shopping in the village as there is a wide range including several quaint little unique gift shops.
The village church hosts a weekly concert of mainly classical or jazz (This is no place for the rap fan)
The village tourist office will arrange a guided tour of the nearby villages on request. |
Aprés-Ski: Val Thorens enjoys cuisine from all over the world, with more than 70 restaurants on the mountain and in the village. Most traditional restaurants offer Savoyard specialities, including tartiflette, fondue and raclette.
There is something for most tastes and pockets and supermarkets if you prefer to do it yourself.
Bars in the village are also world trips and apart from typically French there are Irish and Dutch pubs.
Children will love the 3 video game centres and the cinema shows all the latest circuit films.
If you have energy left over after all that, there are 3 discos to dance the night away and the morning in. |
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