Salomon Corner - The North Face Sports Shop
Discover this shop in Val Thorens, located in the basement of The North Face store. As a global leader in outdoor gear, they offer a full range of equipment for skiing, snowboarding and hiking enthusiasts.
Studio Apartment in Val Thorens. Sleeps 2
Holiday rentals in Résidence Référence
Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in France and can therefore guarantee exceptional snow conditions throughout its long winter season on slopes reaching 3200m of altitude. You can ski as early as November and until the beginning of May in Val Thorens. The ski resort’s own ski area offers 150 km of slopes divided over 78 ski runs served by 32 lifts. Connected via the 3 Valleys ski area with Saint Martin de Belleville, Courchevel, Meribel, Les Menuires, Brides Les Bains and La Tania, Val Thorens gives you access to more than 600km of sublime, high altitude ski runs.
Indoor and outdoor car parks : booking advisable at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival (Valthoparc). Please note: parking is obligatory
Just 300m from the centre of Val Thorens in the 3 Valleys, your holiday rental in the Residence Tourotel is siutated in a 6-floor building with 3 lifts. You have the choice of accommodation ranging from studios for 2 people to 1 bedroom apartments with sleeping alcove for 6 people all well-equipped with the necessary home comforts for your holiday.
All studios and apartments are equipped with a functional kitchenette (microwave, dishwasher [except in the studios]), a bathroom with toilet and a balcony (except for a few studios for 2 people). All holiday rentals are equipped with a television.
Discover this shop in Val Thorens, located in the basement of The North Face store. As a global leader in outdoor gear, they offer a full range of equipment for skiing, snowboarding and hiking enthusiasts.
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.
This brand new ski and snowboard hire shop situated just a short distance from the main lifts in Val Thorens. Maxime and his team will welcome you and assist you in the store.
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!
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 and snowboard hire located place Péclet, on the upper part of Val Thorens, near the competition slalom piste. 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!
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
Their children group lessons are based on making learning to ski fun and are limited to six children per group for the best learning experience.
This company offer group ski and snowboard lessons throughout the winter season for all ages and abilities.
Discover the beauty of the untouched natural mountains on snow shoes.
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.
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.
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.
One of Val Thorens' newest five star hotels has an incredible Michelin starred restaurant within.
Truffle fondue with champagne, anyone? You can choose from a few different flavours of fondue in this restaurant, each of which harks back to a different region.
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...
Gourmet restaurant in a fabulous location with a Michelin starred chef.
This Alpine style restaurant serves its carefully prepared traditional French fare with views of the slopes and an expansive south-facing terrace.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsA number of events take place over the winter and summer months in Val Thorens and the Belleville valley in which it sits. From ski cross championships and music festivals to a mountain bike race that takes place across the whole of the Three Valleys, the Trois Vallées Addict Tour, and the occasional Tour de France stage, you'll find something to keep you entertained during your stay.
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