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Guides & Tours in Val Thorens — 6 of Our Favourites

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The main draw for people coming to Val Thorens in winter is, of course, skiing and snowboarding, however, there’s a whole host of other activities to do in Val Thorens in the summer as well as in the winter.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Val Thorens Activities Guide.

Oxygene Off Piste & Mountain Guiding, Val Thorens

1. Oxygene off piste and mountain guiding

Location
Val Thorens

Their mountain guides provide excellent off-piste experiences with safety equipment provided.

Make the most of each powder day. If you want to explore the true terrain of the mountain, learn how to ski across powder and ride the line of the season, they are there to help.

They offer sessions for those that are just starting to explore off-piste through to those that already have plenty of experience and want to find the best powder spots in the valley. All their mountain guides are fully qualified and have plenty of experience in the local terrain.

They all speak English (other languages are also available) so you can relax and communicate with ease. They takes safety seriously. That’s why when you book one of their off-piste and guiding lessons, they provide, transceivers, shovels, probes and ABS bags completely free of charge. At this school, they know how to handle the mountain with care.

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Val Heliski, Val d'Isere - Centre

2. Backcountry ski guides

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A private ski or snowboard session for all ability levels – on and off-piste. It’s all about fun, improvement and discovering new off piste terrain. 

Guided off-piste and touring are a great way to experience the back country with an experienced, UIAGM mountain guide or instructor.

You’ll encounter a variety of snow conditions and terrain; from powder fields, to tree runs, allowing you to improve your off-piste skills. Their packages offer something for every ability so you’ll experience the back country at your own pace. Their UIAGM mountain guides or instructors will offer technique pointers, guiding and simulation avalanche rescue training to ensure you’re fully prepared for your Experience.

Split boarding has become hugely popular in recent years due to exciting new product development: making boards lighter, stronger and easier to use. The possibilities of travelling into the back country have been transformed, with snowboarders now able to access terrain that was previously hard to reach. These courses offer snowboarders a unique experience by heading deeper into the back country whilst learning important back country skills.

Their guided days are for private groups of 1-6 people and includes safety kit (ABS packs are additional).
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Val Thorens off-piste skiing

3. ESF mountain guides, Val Thorens

Location
Val Thorens

One of the best ways to discover any ski domain is to hire a local mountain guide who knows the resort inside out. They will be able to guide you to the best and safest areas both off and on piste.

ESF have over 200 instructors available to help make the most of your ski holiday. They are all qualified to the highest standard so you can rest assured you are in safe hands.

By hiring a guide you can get exactly what you want out of the mountain. The guide will tailor their tour to your specifications and ability. All guides speak English so you won't need to worry about any communication barriers.

With your guide you can take advantage of a wide range of activities including trying your hand at telemarking or ski touring to beautiful, less accessible spots, away from the crowds and into nature.

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4. Heli-Skiing

Alpamayo are a group of high mountain guides based in Chamonix all year round as well as in Val d'Isere and Tignes in the winter.

Alpamayo offer guides for off piste adventure, ice climbing and heli-skiing tours in the winter months. And in the summer months the guide glacier hikes, mountaineering and climbing courses, ascents of Mont Blanc and other high mountains in Switzerland and Italy.

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5. Women's mountain biking courses and guiding

Location
Meribel

For girls who want to go mountain biking in women's specific groups, or for those who wish to develop their skills with advice from mountain bike guides, Fast Riding People mountain bike school offers guiding and courses.

On the beautiful slopes of Val Thorens and with 100 km labelled mountain bike trails in the Three Valleys, the girls will quickly learn how to ride like champions!

Courses run with Fast Riding People

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Val Thorens Ski Instructor - Ski School, Val Thorens

6. Val Thorens ski guides

Location
Val Thorens

Quentin, Amelia and Jeremy grew up in the Savoie region and have been skiing and snowboarding in Val Thorens since childhood. Due to their continuous training, they have all competed professionally in alpine and freestyle skiing with some podium finished in the World Cup for France!

As well as having learned to ski in Val Thorens, Amelia, Quentin and Jeremy have been teaching in the Three Valley for over 10 years, so they are uniquely qualified to show you the best and safest off-piste areas. 

Let them be your ski or snowboard guide in the Three Valleys to find plenty of powder where you can make fresh tracks. Avalanche safety kit with ABS bags are provided by the company.

These instructors are able to provide guiding in several languages - French, English, Russian and Spanish.

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About Activities in Val Thorens

The main draw for people coming to Val Thorens in winter is, of course, skiing and snowboarding, however, there’s a whole host of other activities to do in Val Thorens in the summer as well as in the winter. So, whether you're just looking for something to do when the lifts close or you simply don't ski, we promise you you'll have no time to get bored here!

What to do in Val Thorens?

Val Thorens is an outdoor activities paradise. The Alpine town and its surrounding mountains offer hundreds of things to do for every ability and every age. Some activities are perfect for solo travellers while others are more suited to romantic couples. Families and groups will also find a wide range of things to do in Val Thorens. From relaxing to full-on adrenaline, from child friendly to adults only, from outdoor fun to bad weather indoor activities, there is something for everyone in Val Thorens.