Val Thorens ski resort, France

At 2,300m, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and is the most modern village in the famous ‘Three Valleys’ ski area. It's skiing, facilities and sheer convenience are hard to beat. It is a lively place, with an après-ski scene to match its incredible skiing.

Val Thorens (or 'VT' as known to the locals) offers 8 skiable peaks or passes, all over 3000 metres. At this height snow is guaranteed, and the resort has one of the longest seasons in the Alps. There are nearly 150 km of pistes in the Val Thorens valley, and with the neighbouring Méribel and Courchevel valleys there are a total of 600 km of piste (and limitless off-piste!)

Resort statistics

Altitude (m)	2300
Highest ski lift (m)	3200
Total piste (km)	600
Longest descent (km)	5
Ski Lifts	198

Pistes
Easy (green)	101
Intermediate (blue/red)	146
Hard (black)	28

Terrain / Snowboard Park	Yes

Ski Resort Ratings
Beginners	4/5
Intermediates	5/5
Advanced	4/5
Snowboarders	4/5
Families	2/5
Non-Skiers	2/5
Apres-Ski	4/5
Ski Resort Charm	2/5

Apres Ski

A great resort for après ski with lots of choice through the night: The Red Fox up at the Balcons is crowded at close of play, and features a karaoke. At the opposite end of the resort, the Sherlock is always lively. The Frog and Roastbeef (Europe’s highest pub) at the top of the village is a cheerful British haunt with a live band at tea-time and half-price beer while it plays. The Friends and the Viking pub are all lively bars on the same block. The Underground nightclub in Place de Peclet has an extended happy hour but ‘descends into europop’ when its disco gets going. The Malaysia nightclub is a favourite hotspot, and always crowded after 11pm. For a quieter night out, check out O’connells and the St Pierre.

Eating out

Over 45 restaurants ranging from simple crêperies to gourmet cuisine.

• Pizzas around 12 Euros • 3-course meal with wine approx. 26 Euros • Fondues, brasserades from 26 Euros with wine.
• Le Galoubet for traditional French dishes, the Scapin Pub for pizza and pasta dishes, Chalet des Glaciers for gourmet cuisine, Les Clarines for top class gastronomic delights.

Activities

Outdoor activities include tobogganing, snowshoeing, walking, paragliding and cross country trails. There are outdoor heated swimming pools and snow mobiles and mountain guides are available for hire.

Indoor activities include a good sports centre in Val Thorens (which has a fitness and relaxation suite, tennis, volley-ball, football, squash, badminton and table tennis facilities).

Children's facilities

With a huge selection of gentle blues and a large nursery area, Val Thorens is ideal for families with children just learning to ski and for those ready to take the next step and embark on something slightly more challenging. Enthusiastic and passionate instructors from a large selection of very reliable ski schools will make your and your children’s learning experience second to none.

Snow Reports

Val Thorens: (last updated on 29/03/2010)

Weather:-	Snow forecast
Lower Slopes:-	110cm
Piste Conditions:-	Excellent
Num Lifts Open:-	46 of 48
Upper Slopes:-	195cm
Off Piste:-	Powder
Date of last snow:-	28 March 2010
Comments:-	Great ski conditions

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