Val Thorens Ski Holidays

Val Thorens has a lot to offer when it comes to après-ski and nightlife. As a seasonaire will likely tell you, après begin at the Folie Douce just off the Plein Sud chair. There, you can get your fix of piste-side beers, table dancing and slick Djs.

In town, Cafe Snesko offers vibrant Scandinavian après with live music, while the Frog & Roastbeef has brilliant burgers, darts, sports on the television and a great afternoon happy hour.

Saloon is another solid option, boasting good-value cocktails, great music and a downstairs area with more of a clubby vibe. Speaking of clubs, Summit is a great little venue to head to as the night ticks on, and Malaysia is not to be missed: this hotspot is purportedly the largest nightclub in the Alps – plus it kicks on until roughly 5am.

For a more laid-back post-skiing drink, Le Bar du Val Thorens in the Hotel Val Thorens is a charming piano bar with a relaxed atmosphere and comfy seating. The modern Hotel Tango is another great choice, with nice cocktails and occasional live music.

From bowling to ice driving, Val Thorens has a fine selection of activities to enjoy sans skis.

Thrill seekers can take a exhilarating tour about the snowy terrain on skidoos, and Val Thorens is also home to the highest race track in Europe! Here, you can test your mettle on the ice driving circuit or gather the gang for some friendly ice karting.

For families, dog sledding is a charming way to see the resort, while the sports centre offers no shortage of pastimes: bowling, swimming, tennis, football, volley ball, squash and a fun park with trampolines and bouncing castles.

A trip to the resort’s tourist office will offer lots of useful information on resort activities, but here are a few ideas to start you off.

Dog Sledding Immeuble Eskival, 73440 Val Thorens + 33 (0)4 79 22 61 55	Ice Driving and Ice Karting Parking P3 73440 Val Thorens +33 6 74 78 25 13	Sports Centre Rue de Caron Val Thorens +33 4 79 00 00 76

From American-style Tex-Mex to Michelin star quality dining, the restaurants of Val Thorens cater to a variety of tastes, budgets and groups.

For families, the Hotel Koh-i-Nor houses two restaurants with wonderful children’s menus, while Face West has a great selection of food from snacks to steaks and pizza.

If you’re looking for something extravagant to impress that special someone, Jean Sulpice boasts cuisine worthy of 2 Michelin stars – though it can certainly be pricey, you do get what you pay for.

Groups of mates searching for hearty portions at great value-for-money should head over to John’s American: home to large servings of Tex-Mex grub. La Grange is also a good bet, offering tasty helpings of traditional French cuisine and pizza.

Below, you’ll find a few top restaurants for families, couples and groups of friends, as voted by our ski experts.

Good for Couples Jean Sulpice Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, 73440 Val Thorens +33(0)4 79 40 00 71	Good for Couples L'Epicurien Residence Montana Rue du Soleil, 73440 Val Thorens +33 (0)4 79 00 21 30	Good for Family Brasserie Val Thorens Hotel Koh-i-Nor Rue de Gebroulaz, 73440 Val Thorens +33 4 79 31 00 00	Good for Family Face West Place de Caron, 73440 Val Thorens +33 (0)4 79 00 05 94
Good for Friends La Grange Rue du Soleil, 73440 Val Thorens +33 4 79 00 05 19

From husky rides to the many activities housed in the resort’s sports centre, there’s plenty to keep the young ones occupied in Val Thorens.

ESF Val Thorens offers top-notch kids clubs for children aged 3 months and over, with English, French, German and Dutch speaking nannies.

There are also a number of independent nannies and babysitters in the resort. That said, for families with young children, neighbouring Courchevel and Meribel may be better suited – there, you’ll find more childcare providers and dedicated family-only properties with in-house childcare.