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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
+Great for intermediate skiers
+La Folie Douce
+Ski-in, ski-out
-Not so many choices for expert skiers
-Cime Caron was closed
The ski school was great. Picked it up really quickly so they adapted it which meant it wasnt boring at all or underwhelming.
Apres is the best in VT I would say and the views are unparalleled in my (somewhat limited) experience so far.
Despite the challenging weather, the resort itself is fantastic. The slopes were in great condition. The ski lifts are efficient, no much wait times and allowing us to make the most of our time on the mountain.
If you're planning a trip to Val Thorens, be prepared for the possibility of unpredictable weather. While our experience with après-ski was dampened, the skiing itself was still a highlight. I would recommend this resort to anyone looking for a thrilling ski vacation, just be sure to check the weather forecast before you go!
Orel is a good valley
Get the 3 Valleys pass and you can change valley if theres bad weather
Apres at Folie
Comparable to get half board money wise instead of self catered
stayed as a family of 4

