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Europes highest resort offers doorstep skiing and boarding on a superb variety of snow sure pistes for all abilities and links to the magnificent Three Valleys.
val thorens
Val Thorens is a purpose built resort set in a sunny, west facing bowl surrounded by dramatic peaks and some of the best skiing and boarding terrain in Europe and 600km of runs to explore in the Three Valleys. Lifts radiate out in all directions and the fabulous snow record ensures a long season with bountiful powder.
MOUNTAIN FACTS Transfer Time 2 hours from Chambèry, 2 ¾ hours from Lyons and Geneva Altitude Pistes 3230m, Resort 2300m Snow Sure yes Pistes 140km Val Thorens, 600km Three Valleys Terrain Parks 1 Val Thorens (5 Three Valleys) Lift Pass 6 days from: Adult £134 Child £103 5-12 years Family £577 2 adults and 2 children Ski & board school adult and child prices Private lessons 2 hours 3 hours 1 - 2 people £120 £180 3 - 4 people £150 £225 Rental* Ski Ski + Boot Board Board + Boot Standard £83 £110 £83 £110 Superior £96 £127 £96 £127 Child £35 £46 £56 £75 Prices are for 6 days hire.
* 1 CHILD UNDER 11 YEARS FREE PER ADULT
To Méribel & Courchevel (Les Trois Vallées) Tougnette Pas de 2403m Cherferie 2130m Le Mont de La Chambre 2850m Le Roc Des 3 Marches 2700m VAL THORENS 2300m
VAL THORENS PISTE MAP
Aiguille de Péclet 3562m Glacier de Peclet Ski d'été Pointe de Thorens 3266m
Breche de Rosaël 3000m
Cime de Caron 3195m
Pointe de la Masse 2804m
Vallée des Encomres LES MENUIRES 1850m Les Granges SAINT-MARTINDE-BELLEVILLE 1400m Saint Marcel Le Cochet 2023m Notre Dame de la Vie Pointe de la Fenêtre 2268m
LOCAL INFORMATION
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Easy runs 50 Intermediate runs 28 Advanced runs 8
Cross-country trails 0km
Snow cannons 354
LIFT PASS Pass covers all lifts in the Three Valleys and includes a day in the Espace Killy (transport not included). BEGINNERS There are convenient nursery slopes at the foot of the resort and gentle long blue runs above the village. Beginners can also take advantage of the reduced price beginners lift pass. INTERMEDIATES Val Thorens is an intermediate skier and boarders playground with some of the best blue and reds in the Three Valleys. There are long wide open slopes from the Funitel and at the Peclet glacier and easy runs lead to Les Menuires. There is also an excellent terrain park for freestyle skiers and boarders. If you enjoy clocking up the kilometres, the vast Three Valleys offers endless terrain. ADVANCED Advanced skiers will find plenty to keep them happy with powder runs on the glaciers and some steep black challenging runs from the Cime de Caron along with excellent off-piste opportunities. 96
APRÈS SKI There is a good selection of lively bars including the infamous Frog and Rostbif pub, a cinema and two shopping centres. ACTIVITIES Val Thorens has a large indoor swimming pool and leisure complex. Outdoor activities include paragliding, micro-light flights, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice driving and tobogganing on the superb 6km long run! FAMILIES The Ecole du Ski Français (ESF) offers excellent childcare including a nursery for children from 3-18 months, creche from 18 months - 3 years and Piou Piou ski kindergarten for 3-4 years which includes childcare and a 45 minute ski lesson in the snow garden. Run by English speaking, qualified staff. Group ski lessons operate for children from 4-12 years. Minimum age 7 years for snowboard lessons. Prices from £105.
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