Blue MTB trails

Easy mountain biking trails for beginner mountain bikers and families

Location: Val Thorens
Imprint: Updated 31 March 2025

With an abundance of fire roads all across the valley this a great area for beginner bikers and families.

Val Thorens

There are blue downhill specific trails in the town of Val Thorens which are suitable for beginners to mountain biking. They both begin from the top of the Moutriere chairlift, are 3.5km in length and have a descent of 380m. These are great for practising technique and getting used to the style of riding as you can lap them both easily until you can ride both with confidence and are ready for the move to the next level.

Les Menuires

This area has the largest track selection in the Valley and the blue trails are all downhill specific, but of varying length. Under the Reberty chairlift you will find the short 1.3km long 'Descente des Boyes' which cover a descent of 150m in height. A great short trail to get you used to riding top to bottom in one go! The other trails run down the left side of the valley towards Les Menuires are 2.4 and 4km long with descents of 300m and 400m respectively.

Saint Martin de Belleville

The final and longest of the blue trails ends in Saint Martin at the base of the St Martin gondola. Since the run begins at the very top of Saint Martin chairlift the total length of the track is a fantastic 8.3km with a descent of 1,034m. Once you have mastered this trail you will be ready to move on to the reds.

What to see

Vanoise National Park

Distance from location
33.5 km

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

Where to lunch

Favela Bar and Restaurant

Location
Val Thorens

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.
2Mille3 Restaurant

Location
Val Thorens

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.
Beca Restaurant

Location
Val Thorens

Well known throughout the resort, this restaurant offers fine dining, and is recognised as one of the leading restaurants of the Alps.
La Maison Restaurant

Location
Val Thorens

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, apres drinks and dinner.
La Cave Restaurant

Location
Val Thorens

Chef Eric Samson revisits some of your favourite traditional mountain dishes.
Le Bistrot Gourmand Restaurant

Location
Val Thorens

At this restaurant you will find a warm, welcoming atmosphere and fine Savoyard cuisine using local ingredients and traditional recipes.

What to do

Raquette Nature

Location
Val Thorens

Discover the beauty of the untouched natural mountains on snow shoes.
Le Lac Blanc Cinema

Location
Val Thorens

This cinema has two daily screenings and an afternoon screening on bad weather days.
Val Tho Motoneige Activity Company

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.
La Bicicleta 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.