Events in Val Thorens on 7 January 2022

There are numerous events in Val Thorens organised year-round. Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Val Thorens Main Events.

Les Menuires celebrates Orthodox Christmas

Russian Christmas, Les Menuires

January

Friday

All day

Traditional torchlight descent with the ESF instructors. Arrival of Ded Moroz, the Russian Santa Claus, and Snegourochka.

Coming up

The first edition of the Val Tho Trail

Val Tho Trail, Val Thorens

January

Saturday

17:00 - 00:00

A 10k race with 300 D+ elevation gain... sound like the kind of thing to get in shape for?

Local produce & gifts

Market Day, Val Thorens

January

Tuesday

10:00 - 20:00

The market in Val Thorens takes place every Tuesday and Thursday during both winter and summer seasons.

Or "Straya Day" if you're from that neck of the woods

Australia Day in Val Thorens!!

January

Wednesday

All day

Throw another shrimp on the barbie Sheila! Today's the day for fancy dress, national flags and all things Australian.

Join the ESF for a dazzling display of torches

Torchlit Descent, Val Thorens

February

Monday

18:00 - 00:00

Every Monday during the school holidays the ESF will wow and amaze with a daring descent, flaming torches in hand, swiftly followed by a dramatic firework show.

Celebrate Saint Valentine's Day in Val Thorens

Valentine's Day in Val Thorens

February

Monday

All day

If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Val Thorens is a great choice.

Street parade & entertainment for kids

Carnaval'Tho, Val Thorens

March

Tuesday

15:00 - 00:00

Space themed face painting and fancy dress parade for the school holidays

Help save the snow leopard with Dynafit!

Snow Leopard Day, Val Thorens

March

Saturday

All day

The day will revolve around the motto “Speedup for the protection of snow leopards.” At this Europe-wide event, you have the opportunity to collect vertical meters on designated runs to help the endangered wild cats.

A celebration of all things Irish

St Patrick's Day, Val Thorens

March

Thursday

All day

Celebrate St Patrick's Day in Val Thorens where you may well find green beers being served on the piste side.

Fun end of season races and shenanigans across the Three Valleys

3 Vallees Enduro, Val Thorens

April

Sunday

All day

An unforgettable day of ski, snowboard or telemark across Méribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens with different races in each resort - the legendary Three Valleys Enduro promises to be a great day out!

Parties on & off the slopes

Dutch Week, Val Thorens

April

Saturday

All day

The Dutch have been coming to Val Thorens for nearly 30 years now to ski and party like there's no tomorrow. As you can imagine, they have this week pretty perfected!

Music festival celebrated across France on the summer solstice

Fête de la Musique, Val Thorens

June

Tuesday

All day

The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21st June in cities, towns and villages across France.

3 Vallées Tout Terrain

Three Valleys Bike Competition, Val Thorens

July

Saturday

All day

The Three Valleys Mountain Bike competition takes place in the 3 valleys at the start of the official summer season.

14th July fireworks to celebrate the French National Day

Bastille Day, Val Thorens

July

Thursday

All day

Bastille Day is celebrated across the whole of France with a bang...well, several in fact, fireworks always feature heavily.

Trail running event

VT Summit Games

August

Friday

All day

Trail running competitions for every level of experience.

Annual weekend celebration of French heritage

European Heritage Days

September

Saturday

All day

Exceptional locations around France, including Val Thorens, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.

Your guide to what's on this new years eve

Celebrate NYE in Val Thorens

New Year's Eve, Val Thorens

December

Saturday

All day

Wondering what to do this New Year in Val Thorens? All the bars hold their own parties, restaurants often lay on a special menu and perhaps some entertainment.