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You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, we’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Val Thorens!

Located in the Les Balcons area of Val Thorens, this ski hire service provides a convenient choice for anyone looking to rent skis, snowboards and equipment during their stay. With two stores in the resort, you can choose from a wide selection of quality equipment for different abilities and styles, whether you prefer piste skiing, freestyle, freeride or snowboarding.

Pierre and his team welcome you to their new shop for your ski hire in Val Thorens. They look forward to welcoming you throughout the season so they can share their passion for the mountain with you!

No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day. 

Val Thorens shop can be found in the ‘Place Peclet’ at the foot of the slalom piste. The free shuttle bus stops right by the front door to the shop and everything a skier needs can be found nearby (lift pass office, ski school office, ski lifts, restaurants, bars…) and within walking distance.

Ski hire shop located in the main shopping centre and close to the sports centre. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!

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.

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.

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

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

Favela is Val Thorens’ go-to destination for Latin American street food and lively après-ski fun. Situated on the resort’s famous bar street, it’s the perfect spot to relax, eat, drink, and soak up the vibrant mountain atmosphere.

Stop off for lunch or dinner at this restaurant which is part of the five star Altapura hotel in resort. Enjoy lunch on the large terrace looking over the Caron summit.

There is nothing like spending a day in the mountains to work up an appetite! Give in to the tempting flavours of traditional Alpine cuisine - melted cheese, cured meats, hearty mountain food to satisfy your senses...

Chef Eric Samson revisits some of your favourite traditional mountain dishes.

With something on the menu to suit everyone and a good range of cocktails, spirits, wines and beers this is a good spot for some lunch, an afternoon coffee, après drinks and dinner.

One of Val Thorens' newest five star hotels has an incredible Michelin starred restaurant within.

Downunder Sports Bar sits right in the heart of Val Thorens and is a go-to spot for live sport, cold drinks, and a buzzing social atmosphere. Open day and night, it’s the kind of place where ski boots are welcome, the screens are always on, and there’s something happening from the moment you walk in.

The Frog Bar in Val Thorens, Europe’s highest pub, has been a favourite since 2007, offering a lively mix of great food, drinks, and entertainment. Famous for serving the best British pub food in the resort, it’s the place to enjoy hearty favourites that hit the spot, from juicy burgers to loaded nachos, all made to satisfy even the hungriest skiers.

A Val Thorens institution going from strength to strength with each season. Although a Danish bar through and through, its reputation has steadily grown with all nationalities and it has gained recognition as one of the very best après-ski bars outside Austria.

Saloon Bar is right at the heart of Val Thorens, nestled on the famous bar street, and is the ultimate spot for fun, music, and dancing. From the moment you step inside, the energy is electric, with top DJs spinning the latest hits that keep the crowd moving well into the night.

Klub Summit in Val Thorens is where the party never stops. Located on the famous bar street, they’re open nightly from 23:00 until 05:00 AM, with DJs spinning the best commercial music - from house to pop to disco - all night long.

Favela is Val Thorens’ go-to destination for Latin American street food and lively après-ski fun. Situated on the resort’s famous bar street, it’s the perfect spot to relax, eat, drink, and soak up the vibrant mountain atmosphere.

The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region. 

Val Thorens is a purpose built resort created over 40 years ago, the original idea thought up by Pierre Schnebelen. The resort began its first season in December 1971 with just three draglifts.

Les Menuires is a practical, good-value base with ski-in ski-out access to the vast Three Valleys. Most accommodation is in La Croisette near the shops, bars and restaurants, while Reberty and Les Bruyeres offer a more traditional feel with their own lifts and facilities. Quieter hamlets like Le Bettaix give you easy piste access in a peaceful setting.

St Martin de Belleville combines traditional French village charm with the convenience of modern skiing. You can wander cobbled streets, sample local cheese and pastries, then hop on the lift to explore the largest ski area in the world. With small welcoming hotels, luxury catered chalets and peaceful evenings, it’s perfect if you want world-class skiing without the bustle of a big resort.