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Things To Do in Val Thorens

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The main draw for people coming to Val Thorens in winter is, of course, skiing and snowboarding, however, there’s a whole host of other activities to do in Val Thorens in the summer as well as in the winter.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Val Thorens Activities Guide.

River Runners - Watersports,

Hydrospeeding

Half-day white water swimming/hydrospeeding. This is fast, fun and unforgettable

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.

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Rafting In The Alps

Half and full day white water rafting for all abilities from eight years-old

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.

Village Igloo Dinner, Val Thorens

Village Igloo aperitif and dinner

Traditional fondue dinner or aperitif in an Igloo, suitable for all the family

Location
Val Thorens

A dining experience like no other! A spectacular and unique 180m2 ice grotto, bar, restaurant and mini hotel in Val Thorens, where you'll enjoy a typical Savoyard cheese fondue or aperitif in a unique setting.

Val Heliski,

Helicopter tours

10, 30 or 60 minute private helicopter tours for up to five people

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.

Val Heliski,

Heliskiing/boarding

Heliskiing/boarding trip in Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass.

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.

Off piste inVal d'Isere

Raquette Nature

Explore the natural surroundings of Val Thorens on snow shoes

Location
Val Thorens

Discover the beauty of the untouched natural mountains on snow shoes.

Val Tho Motoneige, Val Thorens

Val Tho Motoneige Activity Company

Snowmobiling in and around the Val Thorens area

Location
Val Thorens

Head out on a snowmobile with a guide and experience the mountains at night time when the lifts have closed and the pistes are quiet.

helicopter mountain backdrop

Heli-Skiing

High mountain guides, ice climbing, mountaineering and heli skiing

Alpamayo are a group of high mountain guides based in Chamonix all year round as well as in Val d'Isere and Tignes in the winter.

Sports Centre, Val Thorens

Sports Centre

Indoor and outdoor activities in Val Thorens sports centre

A sports centre of 7 500 m² in Val Thorens.

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Women's mountain biking courses and guiding

Two days women specific courses and groups and mountain bike hire

Location
Meribel

For girls who want to go mountain biking in women's specific groups, or for those who wish to develop their skills with advice from mountain bike guides, Fast Riding People mountain bike school offers guiding and courses.

image of Cinema seating in Val Thorens

Le Lac Blanc Cinema

Cinema in Val Thorens centre, with two screenings per day and more on bad weather days

Location
Val Thorens

This cinema has two daily screenings and an afternoon screening on bad weather days.

Aqualudique Centre, Les Menuires pool

Aqualudique Centre

A 3500m2 space with swimming pools, spa and treatments located in Les Bruyeres

This fitness and wellbeing centre incorporates sunken benches in the pool, a space dedicated specifically to children, a river, water jets, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, pampering treatments and massages.

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Husky Sledding, St Martin de Belleville

Experience a husky dog sled ride in the Belleville Valley

Location
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville

Spend an exhilarating trip being pulled in a husky sled. Excursions for 30 minutes or 1 hour are available from the tourist office in St Martin.

A bowling alley with a lot of bowling pins and televisions hanging from the ceiling

La Bicicleta Bar

Indoor bowling alley with eight lanes, games room and sports bar

Location
Val Thorens

Bowling Bar in Val Thorens is a lively and welcoming spot, perfect for meeting friends after a day on the slopes. With a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, it offers a mix of entertainment, food, and drinks that make it a popular choice for skiers and snowboarders looking to unwind.

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