It's the school holidays, the resort is full of families, and the snow is already deep in resort.
February in Val Thorens: What's on and weather
A busy time in resort coinciding with some great skiing conditions
With the school holidays in full force, on the slopes and throughout the village it's buzzing with activity. Val Thorens lays on plenty of entertainment, with regular events and parties going on in the resort.
Read on for a look at what we like to do in resort throughout February.
What are the weather and snow conditions like
There is still regular snowfall, and like January, the average daily temperatures generally fall between a high of -4ºC and a low of -11ºC. Still very much a time for wearing a thermal under layer, but don’t forget to pack your sunscreen - the sun is very strong up here!
Keen skiers often rate February as their favourite time to visit Val Thorens as it has some of the best skiing conditions of the entire season, with low temperatures keeping the snow in great condition while the slopes are groomed daily for ideal skiing.
Nightlife in Val Thorens
If, like most people, you like to follow several hours of exercise with several hours of drinking, you can hit up any of a number of local après-ski sessions. Down at the bottom of the slopes you'll find bars offering great music, delicious food and happy hours.
For late night entertainment, the clubs hold special nights on most days of the week.
Bars & Clubs in Val Thorens
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Downunder Sports Bar
Welcome to Downunder Sports Bar – The Ultimate Sports and Party Spot in Val Thorens!
Downunder Sports Bar sits right in the heart of Val Thorens and is a go-to spot for live sport, cold drinks, and a buzzing social atmosphere. Open day and night, it’s the kind of place where ski boots are welcome, the screens are always on, and there’s something happening from the moment you walk in.
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Café Snesko Bar
Popular Danish bar in the party hub of Val Thorens with a reputation for being the best après bar around
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.
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The Frog Bar
The highest pub in Europe! Popular bar with a great après-ski atmosphere
The Frog Bar in Val Thorens, Europe’s highest pub, has been a favourite since 2007, offering a lively mix of great food, drinks, and entertainment. Famous for serving the best British pub food in the resort, it’s the place to enjoy hearty favourites that hit the spot, from juicy burgers to loaded nachos, all made to satisfy even the hungriest skiers.
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Saloon Bar
Welcome to Saloon Bar - The Ultimate Après-Ski and Party Spot in Val Thorens!
Saloon Bar is right at the heart of Val Thorens, nestled on the famous bar street, and is the ultimate spot for fun, music, and dancing. From the moment you step inside, the energy is electric, with top DJs spinning the latest hits that keep the crowd moving well into the night.
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Favela Bar and Restaurant
Welcome to Favela – Val Thorens' Latin American street food and party spot
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.
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Klub Summit Nightclub
The highest nightclub in Europe, two bars and a VIP lounge, open every night in the winter
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.
Ski Schools in Val Thorens
February is a popular month for families so the slopes are noticeably busier as soon as the four week French holidays begin. Fortunately, the Trois Vallées ski area is so vast, that even in high season you can find quiet slopes and minimal lift queues. Here are our insider's top tips for the school holidays:
- group lessons are the best option in the busy period, as private lessons are almost impossible to book - unless you got in early, make sure to get your ski and snowboard lessons booked well in advance to avoid disappointment
- if you're not in ski school, be an early bird - arrive at the lifts before they open so that you get up and away before the ski school classes set out around 09:15
- ski over lunchtime when the slopes are calmer (between 12:00 and 14:00) whilst the French take a leisurely lunch break
- avoid the queues and make the most of your time in the mountains by pre-booking your lunch reservation - some restaurants offer a Click & Collect service
- seek out the peripheral areas - take advantage of the lack of queues on the popular Cime Caron cable car and enjoy the magnificent red runs from its 3,200m summit, then venture to the furthest point in the Three Valleys, the hidden fourth valley of Orelle, and enjoy its spectacular scenery and long blue runs
- get off piste - competent off piste skiers can book a local mountain guide and explore the vast off piste areas in the valley or even go touring to find complete solitude in the backcountry
Ski School Lessons in Val Thorens
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Group ski lessons
Group ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
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Group ski lessons
Small groups for adults and children of all abilities with a well-established and trusted ski school
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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Private ski lessons
Private skiing and snowboarding lessons with highly rated instructors
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.
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Private ski lessons
British school offering a wide range of private lesson options tailored to all ages and abilities
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.
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Private ski lessons
Exceptional private ski and snowboard tuition for all levels
A ski school that brings technique and pleasure together throughout the Alps.
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Group ski lessons
Teaching a wide range of snow sports group lessons to all levels
This company offer group ski and snowboard lessons throughout the winter season for all ages and abilities.
Winter Things To Do in Val Thorens
From mid-February onwards evening skiing is available, or you can try your hand on the longest toboggan run in Europe. There's also snowmobiling, or ice skating - basically all kinds of winter activities. Just take a look at some of the things the local activity companies offer for your next adventure.
Wintersport Things To Do in Val Thorens
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Helicopter tours
10, 30 or 60 minute private helicopter tours for up to five people
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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Heliskiing/boarding
Heliskiing/boarding trip in Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass.
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
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Heli-Skiing
High mountain guides, ice climbing, mountaineering and 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.
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Husky Sledding, St Martin de Belleville
Experience a husky dog sled ride in the Belleville Valley
Spend an exhilarating trip being pulled in a husky sled. Excursions for 30 minutes or 1 hour are available from the tourist office in St Martin.
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Val Tho Motoneige Activity Company
Snowmobiling in and around the Val Thorens area
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.
February events in Val Thorens
For those of you wanting some romance this Valentine's Day there will be plenty of great food options for dinner, and if you're after entertainment many places will put on live music.
Aside from the lovers around town, this is also the month of the school holidays, there are weekly torchlit descents by ESF. Once a week there is one especially for the children to join in, entertainment for all the family with raclette, hot chocolate and vin chaud!
Keep an eye on the events calendar for what the resort is putting on this month.
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Beaujolais Nouveau
The new Beaujolais has arrived!
The third Thursday in November is when this year's Beaujolais hits the shelves and is cause for celebration across France.
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Val Thorens winter season opening
La Grande Première is the celebration of the opening of the winter season in Val Thorens
The opening weekend celebrations of the official winter season in Val Thorens. The lifts are set to whirl into action signalling the start of what we hope will be an epic ski season in the Three Valleys.
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The FIS Ski Cross World Cup
Watch the world's best ski cross racers battle it out on the course
Skiers compete simultaneously in groups of four and hurtle down the specially prepared track as quickly as possible. Only the first two of each run are qualified for the next stage until the grand finale.
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Ski and Boarder Week
Parties, live music, demos, ski and snowboard competitions
Enjoy kit tests, professional coaching, live music and parties, on and off the hill.
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Christmas in Val Thorens
Celebrate Christmas in style at altitude with Father Christmas
A magical week of festivities in Val Thorens including a sound and light show, winter concert, craft workshops and children's shows.
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New Year in Val Thorens
See in the new year with a bang!
Celebrate the end of the year in style with a colourful programme of entertainment and activities throughout the new year week.
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