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Updated January 2024
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How Skiers Rate Val Thorens

Overall Rating
4.47
Value for Money
4.01
Quiet Slopes
3.72
Après-Ski
4.66
Accommodation Options
4.50
Family Friendliness
4.28
Groomed Runs
4.67
Powder Zones
3.89
Tree Runs
2.58
Mogul Fields
3.52
Off-Piste
3.99
Snow Parks
3.84
Lift Efficiency
4.62
Eating Out
4.34
Ski School Quality
4.45
Beginners
4.53
Intermediates
4.47
Advanced
4.47
Experts
4.47
Snowboarders
4.47

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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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Max
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 20 2024
Everything is amazing. Perfect for a young group to go have an amazing time. Would 100% recommend.
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Will
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 20 2024
I had an incredible experience at Val Thorens. The resort's stunning Alpine scenery and vast ski terrain left me in awe. The skiing conditions were superb, with well-groomed slopes catering to all skill levels. The thrill of navigating down the slopes and enjoying the panoramic views was truly exhilarating.

One hot tip would be to explore the off-piste areas for a more adventurous skiing experience. The resort's high altitude ensures reliable snow conditions throughout the season, making it a haven for snow enthusiasts.

Pros include the extensive interconnected ski area of the Three Valleys, providing diverse options for skiers and snowboarders. The vibrant apres-ski scene and numerous dining options add to the overall appeal. However, be prepared for the high altitude, which may affect some visitors.

In summary, Val Thorens exceeded my expectations, offering a perfect blend of scenic beauty, thrilling slopes, and a lively atmosphere. It's a must-visit destination for any winter sports enthusiast.
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Isabelle
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Jan, 19 2024
Best place for apres is 360 bar. The best chair lifts are les cascades and plein sud. The powder is amazing all around. Top place to go in France.
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Harry
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 19 2024
Amazing, all of it. We had an incredible time, slopes were the best. Recommend to anyone, we had beginners up to advanced everyone had an amazing time.
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Martyn
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 19 2024
Val Thorens is definitely one of the best resorts in Europe. Great access to the 3 valleys so you'll always have different runs to do. It's a high resort so the snow/pistes are much better than lower resorts. Apres is great on and off the mountain.
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Beb
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 19 2024
One of the most popular ski resorts for brits for good reason. Amazing variety of runs across all the 3 valleys, (and the best and secret 4th valley Orelle). Perfect no better spot in france for apres. And access to the biggest ski area in the world youll struggle not to find what youre after. Head across to courchevel and Orelle for the best skiing.
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Charlotte
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 19 2024
Large ski area, great fast lifts. Lively apres both on the mountain and in resort. Good food options on the mountain. Ski in/ski out accommodation and easy resort to navigate. Pistes well looked after and good variety. Favourite resort by far!
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Phoebe
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2024
Nice resort shame folie douche shuts so early because its hard to balance all day skiing and apres unlike if youre in Avoriaz or meribel where theres better at base apres options
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Jacob
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2024
Really just a massive student/ young skiiers resort. Don't remember much of the skiing I did but I don't remember being frustrated.

Great apres ski. That's the main selling point for this resort.

Not so suited to famalies.
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Rachel
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2024
Just back from my first visit to Val Thorens and loved it. The resort is very high so conditions were awesome, all lifts were running brilliantly and always managed to find some nice wide and quiet runs to warm up on. Apres ski is mostly in hotels but loads of choice. Would definitely go back!
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Joel
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2024
Coming on my uni ski trip was awesome, the skiing is brilliant, cant say apre was cheap, but being so high up helps! Unfortunate there are no tree runs, however if you get the full pass its the perfect location as everywhere is easy to get to.
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Karina
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 18 2024
Good food in resort, not a lot of runs between trees but for the price it's good. Got some good runs in resort and got the 3 vallees on the doorstep which is great.
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Greg
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2024
Great Apres, great snow (being highest in Alps), young and fun crowd, and a great base to explore the three valleys
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Alex
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2024
A truly excellent resort, it sits at 2300m so there it always has the best snow in the alps. The town itself is vibrant, with plenty of Apres options, as well as Apres Apres, and of course Apres Apres Apres. The sking is unrivalled across the globe, not only is it the joint biggest ski area in the world, but considerably more accessible than its going winner (Portes du Soleil). The only downside is cost, its not cheap, but you really do get what you pay for here.
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Robbie
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2024
One of my favourite resorts! Loads of places to eat and shop. It has some of the best après ski along with great slopes and access to the 3 valleys. Its also a very well run resort with very efficient lifts so you never have to wait around too long even if its really busy.
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Jon
intermediate skier ⛷️
Jan, 17 2024
I went for opening weekend Dec 23 so it wasn't peak season and running at capacity. The snow conditions were fantastic with most runs and lifts open. Three Vallies provides a massive range with runs for all abilities.
Plenty of apres locations and there are lots of food options and shops in the town for self catering trips.
An amazing resort for any type of holiday, solo, family, or large groups.
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John
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
Access to a huge ski area with incredible runs of varying difficulty. We have returned for many years
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Tom
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
There isnt a resort with better apres ski than Val thorens and the ski area is so big and well connected that you could be there a week and not to the same run twice, the only downside is its very expensive but if you go to the bars during happy hour its a bit better value for money, all in all I will definitely be going back.
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Stephen
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
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Greg
beginner skier ⛷️
Jan, 16 2024
I had my first skiing experience at Val Thorens in January. The instructors were excellent as were the facilities. There are dozens of runs to suit all abilities, with plenty of easy blues and greens accessible from the resort. Bars, restaurants and hotels were also excellent, though a bit pricey at times. Our group included rank novices like myself and truly gifted lifelong skiers - all had a fantastic time and found plenty of terrain to suit their abilities. Well be back!
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