Off-piste and thrills: will you dare to descend 2000 m with the Val Thorens guides?
Published on 29/12/2023 - Written by Coline
Make the most of your ski holiday to enjoy new experiences! The mountains are the perfect playground for experiencing incredible moments of freedom.
Thrill-seekers will be delighted to discover all the pleasures of off-piste skiing at Val Thorens. Accompanied by a mountain guide, you can enjoy a moment of escape in the best possible conditions.
Discover unique sensations
Does skiing represent freedom and fulfilment for you? If so, off-piste skiing could be the perfect activity! Off-piste skiing is not just for experienced skiers. It's accessible to an ever-growing number of people, and anyone who enjoys a thrill can indulge in the pleasures of skiing on new trails.
With increasingly precise and technical equipment and the advice of qualified guides and instructors, it's now easier than ever to take the plunge off-piste.
With increasingly precise and technical equipment and the advice of qualified guides and instructors, it's now easier than ever to take the plunge off-piste.
Why not try it this winter? Leave the busiest slopes behind and head for fresh snow to get closer to nature, away from the crowds.
Off-piste skiing is an opportunity to push yourself to the limit and leave with a real sense of self-fulfilment. With its combination of speed and unforgettable sensations, off-piste skiing, whether freeride or cross-country, lets you discover all the facets of winter sports.
Off-piste skiing is an opportunity to push yourself to the limit and leave with a real sense of self-fulfilment. With its combination of speed and unforgettable sensations, off-piste skiing, whether freeride or cross-country, lets you discover all the facets of winter sports.
The freedom of the slopes, in complete safety, with the ESFAn outing on the most beautiful paths in the 3 Vallées
For a memorable mountain holiday, don't miss out on some of the most magical scenery in the 3 Vallées. In Val Thorens, you can go off-piste on ski touring, snowboard or even splitboard to discover unique itineraries!
From the top of Val Thorens to the bottom of the Vanoise and Maurienne mountains, from the Gébroulaz glacier to the Bonmartin couloir, you can explore some of the most enchanting trails in the world.
From the top of Val Thorens to the bottom of the Vanoise and Maurienne mountains, from the Gébroulaz glacier to the Bonmartin couloir, you can explore some of the most enchanting trails in the world.
Whether you're with friends or family, this is the perfect opportunity for 1 to 8 people to enjoy an unforgettable day!
To ensure that your off-piste adventure takes place in the best possible conditions, only experienced class 3 to expert class 4 skiers will be able to tackle the 2000 m of negative vertical drop.

Benefit from the experience of a mountain guide
To get the most out of your off-piste outing, there's nothing like following the advice of a professional. You'll be accompanied by an instructor or mountain guide who is an expert in off-piste skiing.
As well as learning a new skiing technique, you'll also have the opportunity to learn the safety rules that are essential for safe progress.
As well as learning a new skiing technique, you'll also have the opportunity to learn the safety rules that are essential for safe progress.
From learning about the terrain and how to behave in the mountains to the correct use of emergency equipment, in the company of a top-quality instructor you'll be able to experience the pleasure of skiing in its purest form!
Benefit from a tailor-made coaching