Val Thorens Reviews & Ratings

Val Thorens is a fantastic ski resort, with hundreds of different runs, and no shortage of groomed pistes. Being one of the highest resorts in the alps, it retains its snow better than any other resort in the alps, leading to good quality snow even into early April. Being at a higher altitude, there are much less trees and therefore less tree runs, though there are areas towards the lower valley that have wooded areas.

Val Thorens is a larger resort, so there is no shortage of accommodation whether it be slope-side, or a bus journey away.

This resort also has great apres ski, with bars such as La Folie Douce open all day for people looking to take a break, or looking to party.

Val Thorens is also a part of The Three Valleys, one of the biggest skiing areas in the alps, demonstrating the wide variety of areas you can ski.

Overall, Val Thorens ranks highly in terms of ski experience and piste skiing, as well as back-country.

Love this resort. Everything is perfect. You just miss the trees and cute village. But overall one of the best ski resort if you don't want to waste time in transport and bad restaurants.

A great resort if your looking to ski a different run every run, a little too commercial, if your looking for an alpine getaway (try meribel)

It was perfect for my family, friends and I but would definitely not be everyones cup of tea.

Its a very expensive resort, as a 21 year old recent uni graduate I had to save up for a long time to afford this trip. Although I thought almost all the bars and clubs I went into were amazing, 9/10 for a pint is extremely steep.

I answered the slope questions based on the Val Thorens skiing alone, however with a three Vallées lift pass there are some categories that wouldve scored higher. For example I think the snow park in Meribel is better and the other 2 Vallées are much more family friendly in my opinion.

However for me personally, I wanted lots of skiing as well as apres, bars and clubs. So Val Thorens was the perfect place for me. I met so many amazing people, a lot of the staff were really friendly and I would recommend it to all of my friends.

Really fun resort, especially with a three valleys lift pass, enabling you to go over to Méribel-mottaret and Courchevel with relative ease. Also extremely noteworthy that you can go to the fourth Valley, Orelle 3200m. Orelle was actually my favourite destination, a large gondola up to the peak and then a stunning ski down. Lots of good slopes for beginners to intermediate skiers, with a few black runs dotted around for higher level skiers. Aprés ski is great too, with Folie Douce and Bar 360 a short chair lift and ski away. Fantastic food options too, with Roc being the standout in my opinion, simply two lifts away towards Meribel and a fantastic ski down, but lots more are around and closer to the resort. Naturally, being a resort in the Alps, food and drink is expensive, but definitely worth it.

Fantastic bars too in the resort itself. The Frog, which is the Highest pub in Europe is great fun, and Saloon bar is great too. I had an especially fun night in Favela, which is a bar/club. If you are looking for a more typical Club destination, then Malaysia is great fun too, its a futuristic, underground club that easily hold over 1000 people and make for some great fun.

Overall a fantastic week of skiing and fun. As great as the skiing is in Val Thorens itself, Id definitely recommend spending the extra money for a Three Valleys lift pass. Id rate Val Thorens itself a strong 7/10, but once the Three Valleys lift pass comes into play, its a strong 8/10.

Resort is huge with large range of runs for beginners up to experts. Large choice for runs and routes with new skiers being able to access resort with many blue options yet experienced skiers can be challenged with harder black runs! Ski lifts are often busy but queue time is bearable and often less than 5-10 mins. Val Thorens town has a large range of activities, restaurants and a renown après ski scene! If you like a party after a long (or short) day of skiing head to le folle douche or 360 which are on piste and play incredible tunes!
Snow park is large with its own button lift and can accommodate for new or experienced freestyle skiers.
TOP TIP: people think there are only 3 valleys: Val Thorens, Meribel and courchevel. THIS IS NOT TRUE! Head to Orelle - the quieter hidden valley for the most perfect blue run of your life called Lory! Also enjoy other blue, red and a black run in this valley and plus theres a lovely restaurant at the bottom!
Overall 10/10 and skiers/boarders will want to return!

Val Thorens is hands down my favourite resort, always have the best time here its definitely a well thought out resort. The ski area is vast with a range of different runs for ability and if nightlife/apre is something your after this is the perfect resort. Lots of really great activities, we especially enjoyed the sledding was great fun. Overall I will definitely be back and highly recommend this resort!

Lovely resort, amazing ski area especially if you get the 3 valleys pass, can get quite cold so bring layers and Dont bring your skis to apre, such a high chance of having them stolen.

Fantastic skiing in an enormous ski area. It has one of the best apre ski and night life in Europe. Accommodation price is very reasonable. Snow it always good with the height and size of resort.

I literally just got back from a ski trip here. It had loads of variety of different coloured runs. Whilst still having excellent off piest skiing options. Exellent options for both complete beginners and experts. It is well worth a visit

Val Thorens was great for going skiing with my mates from Uni. The slopes were good and even as a busy resort it didnt feel packed and there were lots of places to go.

Apres was great on and off the slopes and there were lots of restaurants and clubs to choose from in the evening.

Even using cheaper accommodation it was very comfortable and a nice place to relax in the evening.

One of the best resorts in the 3 valley! There are a slopes for people of all abilities and the altitude allows for great snow all season.

The highest resort in Europe and it shows, great snow quality with excellent care taken to provide the best possible experience on and off the piste. Huge amounts of snow ans the elevation means you can be above the clouds while others might be in it. For nightlife there are tonnes of options from apre to cosy restaurants and options for all the family.

Val Thorens is a good ski resort with plenty of good slopes and runs! Plenty of snow and powder days! Good choice and range of restaurants! The bars and clubs are quiet a long walk especially if your at the bottom of the resort! But overall Val Thorens is a good skiing experience especially for beginners

Absolutely love Val Thorens, my individual ratings for each section were based on my opinion but overall (for me) I think Val Thorens is one of the best resorts out there, a great all rounder and the variety of ski in/out options here is seriously hard to beat.

Great resort plenty of variety and massive area with links across the three valleys . The nightlife is excellent I have skied all over France and Europe and continue to come back to this resort year after year sometimes twice in one year

Amazing resort that offers a huge ski area as well as being very snow sure due to the resorts high altitude at 2300m. VT also has excellent night life to offer with a huge selection of bars, clubs and restaurants.

Everything is amazing. Perfect for a young group to go have an amazing time. Would 100% recommend.