Val Thorens Reviews & Ratings

Great ski resort with good access to the 4th valley of Orelle and the rest of the 3 valleys resorts. Runs were good with off piste and unpisted black runs available, whilst plenty of easy blues for beginners. Even if lifts to the other valleys are closed, we found the area was still big enough for multiple full days of skiing without repeating the same runs. There are plenty of apres options, along with good bars and restaurants in town for evening drinks and food.

It was my first time skiing and it was unbelievable! My bucket list was ticked off but i think its going to be a regular hobby. I fell in love with this sport. Its a must do if you have never been before.

Excellent green runs for beginners, allowed me to progress from bunny hill to reds within the week. Rather busy pistes on Powder days but efficient lifts and short queues.

A great resort for all levels and groups of all kinds. Well maintained pistes with plenty of runs. Technical reds and nice wide blues with a good variety also for beginners. Would reccomend!

we had a great week. there is lots of apres which is great, but there should be more variety - it is mostly house music/dnb rather than classic austrian apres music which I prefer! Its also all on the slopes, which is great, but when its bad weather it would be nice to have some inside/in resort apres too. The skiing is great, large ski area, well managed lifts so queues weren't too long. Beautiful views and lovely slopes.

Val Thorens is a high-energy, high-altitude, high-quality ski resort that delivers world-class skiing and one of the best après-ski scenes in Europe. If you’re after guaranteed snow, endless runs, and lively nights, it’s hard to beat. Perfect for confident beginners, intermediates, and anyone who wants their ski trip to feel like both an adventure and a party.

Anonymous name please not full name: snow sure. Good for all abilities. Good apres ski great mountain restaurants. Great variety of runs.

Amazing ski resort, guaranteed snow. Not so great for beginners as not many greens and most blues are unforgiving. The beginner magic carpet is great though and great for intermediate up. Folie is also amazing!

Amazing resort, highest in France. Guaranteed snow. Not as great for beginners as not many greens and most blues are pretty unforgiving but very good for intermediates.

Beautiful ski resort, access to full three valleys so plenty of runs to ski for whatever mood you’re in.

Amazing ski experience! Would 100% recommend and the views are breathtaking! Lift experience isvery reliable and snow is guaranteed

Loved it!! Perfect variety of runs for beginner/intermediate skiers! Great night life and food can be expensive though!

Lovely resort
Challenging conditions the week we went with white outs and moguls
Very expensive for food and drinks
Large resort with plenty of choice of levels of runs

Really fun, mostly ski-in, ski-out places around. Loads of runs to explore, was busy in school halfterm but also had amazing apres and a great atmosphere.

Excellent snowboarding.
Beautiful town, lots of ski in ski out options!
Came in final week of January, was not too busy at all. Longest queue was 10 minutes.

Great resort always has the best snow in the three Vallées. Apre is good, on the edge of resort you can find quieter slopes.

Val Thorens is the highest resort in the alps so is one of the most snow-sure, even late in the season. (I have personally been thigh deep in powder ON the pistes on the 27th April one year!!!) It is also part of the the incredible "Three Valleys" domain which is the biggest (and possibly most famous) ski area in the world. Whether you're boarder or a skier, a total novice or an advanced hardcore shredder, there is something here for everyone. There are also multiple parks available if you have the Three Valleys area pass. The parks generally have features suitable for park bambinis and big air stompers alike. When you're done woth the slopes and the parks, there is even a zip wire that brings you all the way back into town for the dare devils amongst us. That's most snowsports lovers isn't it? ;-)

After a hard day exploring the massive choice of slopes and terrain, there are plenty of bars for a spot of apres before dinner. With DJ's and great singers/bands every night of the week at one bar or another you're guaranteed to find something you like. Snesko, though one of the smaller bars was particular raucous this year with evreryone dncing on the tables before 6pm! (Definitely felt like seasonaires hangout). Whether you want wild dancing on the tables or a chilled game of poker or sh*thead with your crew, there are enough bar options that you can find one as busy or as quiet as you want.

Our crew just had to revisit "The Red Fox" for a trip down memory lane this year. Experiencing the awesome vocal & musical talent, and crowd interaction of a singer/musician named Matt Denison (go see him if you get the chance) made the walk uphill to the pub more than worth it. Public Service Announcement: Beware the CHOUFFE Cherry beer!.... it tastes like fruit juice but it's 8% :-o You have been warned!!! That's two good reasons to visit, but we were there for another. This was where Rob from our group first met a very lovely Irish lass about 12 years ago who is now his wife and the mother of their child! :-D

Foodwise, even though much of the VT accommodation is chalet/half/full board, there are a decent amount of restaraunts, bars serving food and take-aways to suit most palates and budgets. I particularly enjoyed Favella in previous years but didn't make it there this trip as we were half board this year.

WhilstbI concede, VT isn't the most architecturally picture perfect christmas postcard type resort, that's not what it's about...... I'ts about finding the perfect terrain to practice whatever flavour of snow discipline you like at whatever ability level you are. Whether you wanna cruise, shred, hit the pow or the park it's all here. And that's where it excels!

Thanks VT, you never disappoint. I will see you sgain my friend.
Peace out.

Amazing place. Great skiing, massive amount of runs, great scenery, great apres, and great lifts with short lines.

Went to val thorens with my university, staff were very welcoming and very easy to navigate. Was a ski in ski out apartment we stayed in so very handy and would definitely go again

Being the highest resort in the Alps makes it good for guaranteed snow. We stayed in an aparthotel which gave us the best of both Worlds. Some good supermarkets with great local produce make it a great option for self catering.