An independent guide to Val Thorens
The events in Val Thorens in Winter season 2025-26.
22nd & 23rd November 2025
The Winter season begins on Saturday 22nd November 2025 with la Grande Première.
There's a test village with all the latest ski gear, and activities and entertainment.
4th to 6th December 2025
Val Thorens hosts a stage of the Ice Cross World Cup in the heart of the resort (Place Caron and around).
In the evening, competitors set off four at a time on an ice track with bumps and technical bends.
11th & 12th December 2025
Val Thorens hosts a stage of the men's and women's Skicross World Cup. It takes place on the Skicross Jean-Fred Chapuis, and the skiers will wear cameras so viewers can get a first-hand perspective on the action.
For the athletes, it will be part of the build-up to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics 2026.
24th to 29th January 2026
A stage of the Freeride World Tour takes place in Val Thorens at the end of January 2026. It includes skiing and snowboarding.
The competitors will start from the top of the Cime de Caron, and compete on wild, natural terrain which is spectacular and technical.
21st to 23rd March 2026
European Gay Ski Week in Val Thorens celebrates skiing and inclusivity.
End of April 2026
The Cosmic Mountain Festival is an event that takes place in partnership with the Delta Music Fesival.
It blends skiing and music across five spectacular stages, with 30 artists.
In the image above, it does look a little bit as though the Folie Douce has stuck up a couple of inflatable astronauts and carried on with business as usual!
27th April to 1st May 2026
Dutch Week is a Val Thorens staple. It coincides with Koningsdag (27th April), when the Dutch celebrate the King's birthday.
Spring skiing, entertainment, parties and live shows.
2nd & 3rd May 2026
This is a final weekend of skiing and celebrations before the resort closes at the end of the season.
In 2026, it features an open derby race.
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