Located in the heart of a large circle dominated by 6 glaciers, Val Thorens is, at an altitude of 2300m, the highest resort in Europe. The local Val Thorens runs are better suited to intermediates, but advanced skiers will relish the runs down but it's the off piste that will appeal most.
World-Class Skiing in Val Thorens
The extent for intermediate skiing in the whole of the Three Valleys area is unbeatable. The local runs around Val Thorens offer the best slopes for the intermediate skier. Most of the runs are easy reds and challenging blues. It will take most intermediate skiers just 90 minutes to get across to
Courchevel, which is at the far end of the 3 Valleys ski area. Audacious intermediates should not miss the Combe de Caron runs, where the black is not the least bit intimidating, but instead is very wide and normally has good snow.
Where to Eat and Drink in Val Thorens
Unsurprisingly lively at night there are over 100 bars and clubs to choose from including one of the legendary La Folie Douce establishments! If this isn't enough, ski across Les Trois Vallées to the second Folie Douce in this ski area, perched on the ridge between the Meribel and Courchevel valleys.
There are excellent restaurants to keep your palette excited throughout your stay. The restaurant Jean Sulpice, run by the celebrity chef and holder of 2 Michelin stars, is one of the finest restaurants in the resort. Yoann Conte, 2 starred chef in his restaurant in Annecy, has taken the reins of the Hotel Koh-I Nor***** restaurant and brasserie.
Val Thorens is the perfect resort for a luxury ski chalet holiday!
