With blue skies and powdery snow, Val Thorens promises to be the perfect playground!
Published on 18/02/2025 - Written by Elsa
Are you planning your next mountain holiday, but not sure which destination to choose? France's mountain ranges have plenty to offer!
Today we draw your attention to the Val Thorens ski area, a limitless playground for winter sports enthusiasts.
Val Thorens: a few words about Europe's highest resort
Perched at an altitude of no less than 2,300 metres, Val Thorens is the highest point in the 3 Vallées. Ranked as the largest ski area in the world, the resort offers almost 600 kilometres of slopes on which to spend your energy, not to mention numerous off-piste opportunities.
Set in the middle of six glaciers, the resort not only offers quick access to many itineraries, but also some of the most spectacular views.
As well as a huge ski area to cover, there's excellent powder to enjoy, so beginners and experienced skiers alike can have fun during their stay.
As well as a huge ski area to cover, there's excellent powder to enjoy, so beginners and experienced skiers alike can have fun during their stay.
Whether you're a fan of skiing, snowboarding, off-piste, ski touring or snowshoeing, you're sure to find what you're looking for in Val Thorens.
Dive into the heart of the Val Thorens ski areaNearly six months open for your enjoyment
Organising a holiday in the mountains depends on a number of criteria, starting with the choice of dates. Between the enchantment of the end-of-year festivities, the maximum snowfall in February and the soft powder of early spring, you're spoilt for choice at Val Thorens.
Why should you come? The resort will be open from 23 November 2024 to 4 May 2025. With almost six months open during the year, Val Thorens offers you plenty of possibilities for your mountain holiday.
During this long period, you'll be able to book lessons with one of our many qualified instructors. Whether you want to take part in private lessons, group courses or sign up for new activities such as fat biking, everything is possible in Val Thorens.
During this long period, you'll be able to book lessons with one of our many qualified instructors. Whether you want to take part in private lessons, group courses or sign up for new activities such as fat biking, everything is possible in Val Thorens.
Please note that, depending on the activities you wish to try, certain times of the year are more suitable. Want to try your hand at paragliding? Early spring is the ideal time! The weather conditions are more favourable.
Book your holiday in Val Thorens now
Val Thorens is one of the most popular resorts in the world. And with good reason: the sporting opportunities it offers are endless, and the setting will immerse you in the fascinating world of the mountains.
However, such success also means a certain amount of crowding, which you need to take into account when planning your holiday.
For a holiday at the height of the season, we strongly advise you to book your activities in advance. That way you can choose the dates and times that suit you best and make sure that places are available.
Our platform makes it easy to do that. In just a few clicks, you'll be able to organise every detail of your stay, so you can leave with peace of mind!
Hit the unspoiled slopes of Val Thorens