An independent guide to Val Thorens
The latest ski pass prices, for Val Thorens and the 3 Valleys, plus a link to book ski passes online.
Val Thorens passes have gone up by 5%, and 3 Valley passes by 2%. Belleville passes are no more, except for one day or the season on request. You can buy a Premium pass for the 3 Valleys, which includes 3 descents on the Toboggan, and a spa & leisure package.
A detailed guide to the Val Thorens ski area, including a sector by sector overview of the ski area, and information about the Snowpark, Skicross, slalom stadium, and the off piste itineraries.
Find the best places in Val Thorens to ski, depending on the level of the people in your party, and the time of day.
Where in Val Thorens to start on your first skiing day, the magic carpets and the beginners' pistes, the green runs, the Funslope, and the easiest blue runs.
Read about Val Thorens beginners area.
Val Thorens is replacing the old Moraine chair with a new telecabine, at a cost of €14 million. The Lac du Lou gets a new refuge, open summer and winter. In resort, and there's an itinerary for ski touring called la Camille. This and more in what's new in Val Thorens for 2017-18.
The mountain restaurants in Val Thorens - the best places for a coffee or hot chocolate, and the most attractive lunch options.
Whether you're anticipating a trip to Val Thorens, or already in resort, it's vital to know the weather forecast so you can plan where and how to spend your time. Our forecasts are updated daily in the winter season.
Weekly snow reports (usually written on Saturdays) enable you to follow the evolution of the conditions and the snowpack over the whole winter season.
We link to the best webcams, so you can check out conditions in resort before you arrive, and even have a look at the top of the mountain while you're enjoying breakfast, to see if it's clear high up.
Our recommendation for quality ski and snowboard hire at fair prices - Zenith ski shop, in the centre of resort. You may be able to find cheaper ski hire, but at Zenith there's a guarantee of quality equipment and excellent service.
Have a look at a Val Thorens piste map or a 3 Valleys piste map. (You can pick up a paper copy from any ski pass office in resort).
All the ski shops in Val Thorens, with a location map.
A guide to all the ski schools in Val Thorens, including the ESF, Ski Cool, Prosneige, Evolution 2, and Free School Attitude.
If you're looking to do group lessons in skiing or snowboarding, for adults or children, check out all the options here. You can also find out about times and rates for private lessons.
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