Why Val Thorens is Highly Rated for Beginners

For the Best Ski Resorts for Beginners in Europe 2025, Val Thorens has been awarded silver with an impressive 4.52/5.00 rating. The gentle learning slopes around the resort are perfectly designed to build confidence without intimidation - a fact that hasn't gone unnoticed by our users. Cath, an intermediate skier, mentions that "the beginners slopes were gentle and not over crowded and best of all I felt safe." The patient instruction available across the resort is another major highlight. Victoria, a beginner, noted that "the instructors were very patient and helpful," while Shien specifically praised how instructors "always look out for every student even when we had heavy snow weather," demonstrating the supportive environment that's so crucial for newcomers.

What truly sets Val Thorens apart is how the confidence-building terrain allows new skiers to progress naturally at their own pace. The mountain layout offers a smooth progression from gentle greens to easy blues, creating a natural learning curve that keeps frustration at bay. Samuel, an intermediate skier, highlighted that "the beginner runs/greens are exactly that and perfect for 1st timers," while a Snomad user named Fiona loved that as a first-time skier, "there were lots of blue and green runs that mix well with the red and black runs," allowing her to meet up with more advanced skiers in her group. This thoughtful design, combined with the resort's supportive atmosphere, creates an ideal environment for learning. One user who is a beginner snowboarder, Fabio, summed it up perfectly, calling it "a good place for beginners to practice and build on confidence and techniques."

Read our full resort guide to see how Val Thorens stacks up across all 20 of our community-rated categories, with more stats and recommendations too!