These five activities in Val Thorens are sure to delight the whole family!
Published on 11/10/2023 - Written by Marie
Nestled at an altitude of 2,300 metres, the resort offers breathtaking mountain scenery and is a fantastic playground for all ages and abilities.
It's the perfect place to bring young and old together to enjoy fun experiences and create unforgettable memories of your winter holiday. From snow-covered landscapes to sensational discoveries, here's our list of the five must-do activities to enjoy with your family and the ESF Val Thorens!
It's the perfect place to bring young and old together to enjoy fun experiences and create unforgettable memories of your winter holiday. From snow-covered landscapes to sensational discoveries, here's our list of the five must-do activities to enjoy with your family and the ESF Val Thorens!
1. Snake Gliss
Snake Gliss involves riding in an articulated train made up of several sledges (up to 10). Driven by a professional, this unique 'snake' will take you on a 45-minute descent from the top of the Péclet Funitel to the Val Thorens resort.
With its twists and turns, this activity is sure to provide plenty of laughs for all the family. It’s proper fun – a thrilling mix of excitement and laughter, just the way winter holidays should be.
With its twists and turns, this activity is sure to provide plenty of laughs for all the family. It’s proper fun – a thrilling mix of excitement and laughter, just the way winter holidays should be.
2. A fat bike ride
An electric mountain bike with oversized tyres, the Fat Bike guarantees a unique snow-riding experience. It's an opportunity to get away from the slopes and discover the resort's most beautiful landscapes with your instructor, as well as sharing an exhilarating and original activity with your family.
A brilliant way to experience the snow from a new perspective!
Cycling as an alternative to skiing?3. A torchlight descent
During the Christmas and February half-term holidays, the ESF Val Thorens instructors organise torchlight descents with children. Every Wednesday, head to Place Caron at nightfall for a magical family experience!
Your children will be given electric torches and will parade along the Castor & Pollux carpet, putting on a show that will delight all ages. It’s a heart-warming moment, the kind of memory you’ll treasure and retell around the fire back home.
Your children will be given electric torches and will parade along the Castor & Pollux carpet, putting on a show that will delight all ages. It’s a heart-warming moment, the kind of memory you’ll treasure and retell around the fire back home.
4. A slalom race
Are you competitive and up for a challenge? Does your family enjoy sporting challenges? The ESF Val Thorens has the perfect activity to liven up your winter holiday: a private slalom race! Children and parents alike can test their skills in a fun and exciting atmosphere, under the supervision of experienced ESF instructors.
It's a unique experience that will make for a memorable sporting holiday with your loved ones. And who knows – you may even discover a hidden talent for racing that becomes part of your family’s winter story.
It's a unique experience that will make for a memorable sporting holiday with your loved ones. And who knows – you may even discover a hidden talent for racing that becomes part of your family’s winter story.
5/ Ice karting
On a 225-metre-long, 5-metre-wide ice track, you and your family can experience the thrill of karting all over again. Combining competition with the unique sensation of sliding, it's a fun activity to enjoy at the end of a day's skiing or to start your stay in Val Thorens.
This extraordinary circuit in the heart of the Alps will delight young and old alike this winter. It’s fast, it’s slippery, and it’s enormous fun – an activity that is, quite simply, second to none.
This extraordinary circuit in the heart of the Alps will delight young and old alike this winter. It’s fast, it’s slippery, and it’s enormous fun – an activity that is, quite simply, second to none.
Fun activities for everyone