A large indoor swimming pool with stairs leading to it

A man and a woman are playing squash on a court

A group of women are playing badminton in a gym

A man is using a machine that says mu on it

Indoor Activities in Val Thorens

Discover the top Val Thorens indoor activities

Updated: 30 November 2021

Whatever you choose to do on your holiday, you are sure to find a huge range of indoor activities across the Three Valleys and Val Thorens area. From relaxing activities to sports, there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in Val Thorens. Check out the selection of things to do below for some holiday inspiration!

soft play in val thorens

There's a soft play area at the sports centre in the centre of Val Thorens which also has trampolines to keep the kids entertained.

Badminton

You can play badminton at one of the sports centres, either in Val Thorens or down in Les Menuires.

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Basketball

There are multisports courts at the sports centres in Les Menuires and Val Thorens where you can play basketball.

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Cinema

Catch the latest films and releases in Val Thorens on your winter or summer holiday. Some cinemas open their doors early on a bad weather day, otherwise you'll find most screenings in the evenings. Look out for VOST for English speaking films.

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Fitness and swimming in Val Thorens

There are facilities both in Val Thorens & Les Menuires if you want to keep fit while you're here.

Swimming Pool

The sports centres in Val Thorens and Les Menuires contain aqua-clubs, both of which have small indoor swimming pools plus hydro fun areas, children's paddling pool and Jacuzzi. Swimming lessons are also available.
Aqualudique Centre

This fitness and wellbeing centre incorporates sunken benches in the pool, a space dedicated specifically to children, a river, water jets, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, pampering treatments and massages.
Sports Centre

A sports centre of 7 500 m² in Val Thorens.

Indoor activities in Val Thorens

The bowling alley in Val Thorens has 8 lanes, all of which can be equipped with bumpers for children. The lanes come to life at night when they are lit up in neon! There is also a games room with billiard, pool and snooker tables as well as video games, table football and airhockey.

Le Lac Blanc Cinema

Located in
Val Thorens

This cinema has two daily screenings and an afternoon screening on bad weather days.
Bowling

Located in
Val Thorens

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

This fitness and wellbeing centre incorporates sunken benches in the pool, a space dedicated specifically to children, a river, water jets, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, pampering treatments and massages.

Shopping

Many people would not automatically think of Val Thorens as a place to shop, however, the town boasts some great stores. As you would expect from an outdoor sports resort, there are plenty sports stores where you can get your hands on some of the top mountaineering, ski and snowboard brands but there are also some fashionable clothing stores, and plenty of shops selling traditional mountain goods.

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Spas and massages in Val Thorens

If it is calm and relaxation you are after then head to a luxury day spa or book in for massage therapies and beauty treatments. A day spa is also the perfect activity when the weather turns. You can keep warm and revive aching muscles in saunas, steam rooms and jacuzzis or take a refreshing dip in a swimming pool. Unwind, relax and indulge.

Massage Me

Massage Me work across the French Alps and can offer a whole variety of massages and treatments in your own chalet, apartment or hotel.
Les Bains du Montana Spa

Located in
Val Thorens

This spa offers a heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam which will reinvigorate you after a day on the pistes.
Altapura Spa

Located in
Val Thorens

Treatments, relaxation and fitness
La Bela Vya Spa, Saint Martin de Belleville

Located at the traditional La Bouitte Hotel, this spa offers massages and beauty treatments using natural and local products such as milk, honey or alpine herbs.
The Pashmina Spa by L'OCCITANE

Located in
Val Thorens

Located in the hotel Pashmina Le Refuge, this 400m2 spa offers visitors a chance to relax and unwind in the highest part of the three valleys ski area.
Le Val Thorens Spa

Located in
Val Thorens

Relax at this health spa at Hotel Le Val Thorens. Relaxing massages, sauna, indoor swimming pool with excellent mountain views and a good range of treatments.

Squash

You can play squash in one of the sports centres in Les Menuires or Val Thorens, and rent the equipment there.

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Swimming

If you like to take a dip indoors, you'll be able to find somewhere to go for a swim in Val Thorens. Most hotels, lots of chalets and apartments have their own swimming facilities, however there are also municipal swimming baths that you can visit, which often come free with your lift pass purchase. In summer and winter you should be able to find somewhere to take a dip, so don't forget your towel and your swimming costume or shorts.

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