Val Thorens ski and snowboard resortVal Thorens is officially the highest winter ski resort in Western Europe and serves as a base for the vast three valleys skiing and snowboarding arena. The high altitude setting of Val Thorens means snow conditions are very good from early December to the end of April. Val Thorens is fantastic for convenient access to the slopes and snow sure holidays. Skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers flock, from all over the world, to experience the superb quality skiing, snowboarding and telemarking on offer in Val Thorens, France. Val Thorens resort ski lift systemThe three Valleys skiing and
snowboarding region makes up the worlds largest
interconnected lift system. From the Val Thorens
ski and snowboard area it is possible to descend
into Méribel and then further on to Courchevel.
The sheer size of this ski and snowboard area insures
that skiers and snowboarders of all levels can find
something suitable and challenging.
This region is a mecca for piste mileage enthusiasts who travel here year after year and yet never manage to experience every ski and snowboard run. A qualified ski instructor, snowboard teacher or mountain guide will let you make the most of this extensive region. Val Thorens, FranceVal Thorens is a completely pedestrian
environment and cars must be parked outside the
centre of Val Thorens after unloading. This gives
Val Thorens a pleasant atmosphere that is much appreciated
by the discerning skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers
that visit year after year.
The architecture of Val Thorens has over the years been transformed from soulless apartment blocks into what is now a delightful village under the high peaks that surround it. The ski lift up from Orelle in the Maurienne Valley gives access to Val Thorens from near the Italian border and this attracts weekend skiers and snowboarders from Turin. |



