Grab the Val Thorens ski resort map to get the lay of the land - this is Europe's highest resort and part of the massive Les Trois Vallées ski area. The trail map covers 88 runs spread across 11 beginner, 39 intermediate and 30 advanced pistes, with skiing between 2,300m and 3,230m. You're looking at 9 gondolas, 16 chairlifts and 5 drag lifts to get you around what's consistently rated one of the best resorts going, with our community giving it 4.47 out of 5 overall.
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Best Runs in Val Thorens
Val Thorens has some seriously fun terrain spread across all levels, and because it's the highest resort in Europe, you're pretty much guaranteed good snow coverage. Here's what you should hit:
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Moraine (Green): A long, mellow green run that winds down from the glacier, giving beginners plenty of space to find their feet without feeling rushed.
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Moutière (Blue): A wide, cruisy blue that's perfect for building confidence with long, sweeping turns and enough width to avoid the crowds.
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Cascades (Blue): One of the longest blues in the resort, offering over 1,000 metres of vertical and stunning views across the valley as you carve your way down.
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3 Vallées (Blue): A properly scenic blue run that takes you from the top of Cime de Caron all the way down, with breathtaking panoramas of the Three Valleys.
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Combe de Caron (Red): A brilliant red with consistent pitch and excellent snow quality, popular with intermediates looking to open up their turns on wide-open terrain.
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Lac Blanc (Red): A testing red mogul run that gets bumped up quickly and offers a proper workout for those wanting to sharpen their technique.
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Grand Fond (Red): A quieter red tucked away on the eastern side, offering tree-lined sections lower down and a nice escape from the main pistes.
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Combe du Caron Couloir (Black): A steep, narrow couloir dropping off the Cime de Caron that demands precise turns and strong nerves in tight terrain.
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Chanrossa (Black): A challenging black run with variable pitch and often icy conditions, providing a proper test piece for advanced skiers looking to push themselves.