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Top Rated for
4.67 (928 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
4.66 (929 Ratings)
Après-Ski
4.62 (937 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.53 (80 Ratings)
Beginners
4.51 (912 Ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.49 (126 Ratings)
Snowboarders
Beginner 13%
Intermediate 44%
Advanced 34%
Expert 9%
Overall Rating
4.47
From 943 Reviews
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Total Runs
2300
Bottom Elevation
3230
Top Elevation
150
Skiable Terrain

How Skiers Rate Val Thorens

4.47 (943 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.02 (929 ratings)
Value for Money
3.71 (926 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
4.66 (929 ratings)
Après-Ski
4.51 (912 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.29 (812 ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.67 (928 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.90 (812 ratings)
Powder Zones
2.59 (782 ratings)
Tree Runs
3.52 (814 ratings)
Mogul Fields
4.00 (793 ratings)
Off-Piste
3.84 (795 ratings)
Snow Parks
4.62 (937 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.34 (910 ratings)
Eating Out
4.43 (483 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.53 (80 ratings)
Beginners
4.47 (332 ratings)
Intermediates
4.47 (406 ratings)
Advanced
4.48 (125 ratings)
Experts
4.49 (126 ratings)
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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.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

  • 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
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A wonderful respite with runs and activities for everyone. Great atmosphere and all accommodation and facilities are close to the slopes and amenities. Great lifts and runs that are well prepared. Main area is wide and you can still ski here at busy meeting times.
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Came on this ski trip to val thorens with my university. I hadn’t been skiing for 7 years prior to this trip so I was unsure whether to come but my mates convinced me to come along. I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy it with it being so much money but I loved every second of it and it was 100% worth the money spent. With the three valleys lift pass there’s so much skiing to be done and it is definitely worth the upgrade. There’s also a real range of types of skiing for everyone. Having not been for so long I was rusty to begin with but got to grips with it and enjoyed pushing myself on black runs. The apres ski was a massive highlight it was amazing and so much fun and our accommodation was very good for what we payed for. The trip as a whole exceeded my expectations and I would definitely make a return and will be going on another ski trip hopefully again soon.
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First time skiing not with school! Incredible experience can't wait to go back!

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 !

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Great resort very beginner friendly and amazing number of runs with over 300k of skiing with 3 valleys pass.
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Excellent location from the Soleil accommodation - skied right out the apartment! Definitely worth the money, accommodation cheap and cheerful. Piste very well maintained despite sunny weather!
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Very busy slopes and cost of food and drink is expensive
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
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Good resort with a huge number of available runs, particularly with the extended 3 valleys pass. Apres ski was lots of fun at both 360 bar and la follie
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I haven’t been skiing in two years and honestly was way better than excepted. I had a pass that allowed me to go into the whole of three valleys that I would definitely recommend getting if your staying in the resort for a week. I will definitely be visiting again in 2026
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Best resort ever! Ski in ski out, beautiful mountains and runs with lots of food and accommodation options. Couldn't recommend more!
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We went as a group of 8 with varying abilities. Two of the group had never skied before and had a great time with their ski school. The other 6 would spend the day out and then meet the others later for drinks. Was such a fun week, we had incredible snow and weather! Would love to go again in 2026!
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After doing a weeks ski trip in VT with my university I can confidently say that this resort lives up to the reviews, this is truely one of the best ski resorts in the world.

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
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Excellent resort for skiers & snowboarders of all levels. Pistes are well groomed, and resort is large enough to always be able to find somewhere which isn’t too busy. High altitude means snow conditions are good, and restaurants on the pistes are some of the best I have experienced.
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Loved the whole experience, was the best place I’ve ever skiied, amazing views and great acres to les trois vallées
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I got altitude sickness as it is quite high! I recovered after 2 1/2 days. We were there at New Year so it was quite busy with some queuing. My main complaint was that one of the big cable cars was not running, and there was no discount for this on the lift pass.
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Lovely resort with good accommodation options. However even during low season it seems to be busy. Great for being linked to other valleys but slopes seem nicer in the other resorts
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My favourite resort in the 3 valleys, awesome skiing and so many choices for runs, including red and black runs. Incredible food. Not too busy. Most beautiful views.
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My favourite of the 3 valley ski areas, with an efficient lift system and huge area that means even when it is busy, crowds are dispersed so it never feels to overcrowded.

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.
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Amazing snow sure resort with a wide variety of runs and a lift away from exploring all the 3 valleys (and Orelle) have to offer as well as a follie for apres!
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Went with uni had the best time it was amazing and great runs with bars and restaurants available everywhere
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Incredible resort will return. A huge range of slopes for all levels, however can get very busy and crowded. Prices are expensive for food and drink but some gems which are cheaper then others.
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