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What Skiers Say About Val Thorens
Val Thorens attracts a wide range of skiers and snowboarders, from beginners to experts, with many praising its high altitude for snow reliability throughout the season. The resort is part of the Three Valleys, offering extensive terrain and well-maintained pistes with efficient lifts and minimal queuing. Après-ski is consistently highlighted as lively and energetic, with popular venues like Folie Douce and Bar 360, though some note it caters more to a younger, party-focused crowd. Most accommodation is ski-in/ski-out, and reviewers appreciate the variety of runs, though several mention that food and drinks are expensive. Beginners note limited green runs and that many blues can be challenging or icy, while advanced skiers praise off-piste options and access to neighbouring valleys.
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- snow reliability
- extensive ski area
- Three Valleys access
- après-ski scene
- efficient lift system
- ski-in/ski-out access
- expensive food and drink
- limited beginner terrain
- crowded slopes
- younger party atmosphere
Booked daily lessons with Prosneige who were amazing and so patient.
The apres is where it's at (ok so the skiing is amazing too) good luck skiing (or sliding) down after La Folie Douce !
Lots of runs and off piste skiing, however the snow wasn’t great in December - would be better later in the season especially for off piste
Starting the week as a beginner skier after not skiing for 10 years I found a variety of options to build confidence whilst still pushing my self. This the lead to me gradually moving up in the difficultly of runs end the week on a couple blacks and doing them confidently. A huge array of slopes with varying hights, widths and inclines. Suitable for all skill levels
The apre was incredible, with folly and bar360 being standout locations, variety of drinks and amazing music, then apre vibe couldn’t be any better
Some of the learner areas and the centre of the resort where the pistes converge can get busy though. It may be an issue if you are learning but as an advanced skier or snowboarder you are unlikley to spend much time in these areas. Likewise the Plein Sud is often busier, alongise the Portette / Moraine side of the resort.
My favourite for snpwboarding (particullary in powder) are the various runs from the Peclet, Grand Fond, Cime Carron and Boismints. Access to the the 4th Vally (Orelle) provides great adventure as well. If you have a 3 valleys pass you can of course access Meribel Corucheval etc but don't overlook Les Menuires particularly Pointe de la Masse. Perfect runs there on virtually abandoned pistes in March and great fun for snowboarders.

