Caribou Chalet

Intersport Les Balcons in Val Thorens offers high-quality ski and snowboard equipment, clothing and accessories for all levels. Their expert team ensures comfort, safety and performance, whether you’re hiring or buying gear for your holiday.

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.

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. 

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.

Hire skis and snowboards at the beginning of the street Les Balcons, 50 m to the residence Altitude, Val 2400 et Chalets du Soleil. 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-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.

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.

Val Thorens Bowling offers a range of activities right in the heart of the resort.

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.

Located on the Val Thorens famous bar street you will find Favela.  A venue not to be missed.

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...

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.

Hotel Le Val Thorens invites you to sample some delicious Savoyard cuisine at this restaurant, located on the side of the pistes in the heart of resort.

A menu offering plenty of choice, based around quality products. 

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.

Located on the Val Thorens famous bar street you will find Favela.  A venue not to be missed.

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.

The Frog, Europe’s highest pub, has been a staple in Val Thorens since 2007. Renowned for serving the best British pub food in town, they take pride in hearty dishes that hit the spot, from juicy burgers to loaded nachos. 

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.

Downunder Sports bar is ideally located on the Val Thorens famous bar street. It's the place to be for live sports, drinks and non-stop fun.

Saloon bar is ideally located in the heart of the Val Thorens famous bar street. It's the place to be for fun, music and dancing. 

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.