Ice caves, landscapes, a constantly evolving off-piste area in Val Thorens!
Published on 25/09/2024 - Written by Marie
From the valleys to the peaks, from the meadows to the high-altitude lakes, the mountains take on a thousand faces that change with the seasons. Val Thorens is no exception, offering a whole new environment every year.
With the countdown to the start of the winter season already underway, we thought it was important to highlight the diversity and possibilities of this playground that fascinates and inspires us.
A better understanding of the mountain environment
Between 30 and 40 million years old, the Alps are part of what are known as the young mountains. This means that the terrain is steeper at higher altitudes, guaranteeing hikers and experienced skiers a highly stimulating environment.
At the heart of this mountain range, the 3 Vallées ski area is one of the most popular, not only because of its national parks, but also because of some of the most beautiful ski spots in the world.
At the heart of this mountain range, the 3 Vallées ski area is one of the most popular, not only because of its national parks, but also because of some of the most beautiful ski spots in the world.
In summer and winter alike, you can recharge your batteries in the breathtaking scenery and enjoy unique experiences with friends and family.
Ski off the beaten track!A playground that reinvents itself every season
If you're a winter sports enthusiast, you'll no doubt have heard about the ice grotto that formed in Val Thorens last season. It's a natural, ephemeral attraction that delighted the curious, experienced visitors to the resort's off-piste area.
The cave, created by the flow of a small stream under the Péclet glacier during the previous summer, amazed young and old alike throughout the winter, despite access conditions that required a certain amount of practice.
The cave, created by the flow of a small stream under the Péclet glacier during the previous summer, amazed young and old alike throughout the winter, despite access conditions that required a certain amount of practice.
A curiosity that serves as a reminder of the capacity of the mountain environment to reinvent itself as the elements and the seasons change.
A unique winter destination with Val Thorens
The highest resort in Europe, Val Thorens enjoys an exceptional location in the French Alps. At an altitude of more than 2,300 m, 600 km of pistes are available to all lovers of snow sports and wide open spaces.
For a weekend or a well-deserved holiday, the Cime Caron, the Col de Rosaël or the Plan du Bouchet become the backdrop for your best skiing or snowboarding experiences.
For a weekend or a well-deserved holiday, the Cime Caron, the Col de Rosaël or the Plan du Bouchet become the backdrop for your best skiing or snowboarding experiences.
Our esf instructors will be on hand to guide beginners and experienced skiers alike, for a tailor-made holiday in the heart of the mountain world!
Choose a course that suits you