Igloo de Thorens
Located right next to the Moraine Telecabine, their Igloo Bar/Café is the perfect place to take a break on the slopes. They serve tasty paninis and fries all day long.
March in Val Thorens: What's on and weather
It's quieter, warmer, and there's some great spring snow to play in
Magical March is here with longer, warmer days skiing in the sunshine.
With fewer families around, you also tend to find far fewer ski schools on the hill which, of course, also means an end to those long, snaking trails of beginners making their way down. It also makes for much quieter lift lines. So, all in all, an ideal month to visit Val Thorens to make the most of the near-perfect conditions.
Read on for a look at what we like to get up to when spring arrives.
What are the weather and snow conditions like
There is regular snowfall during March, on average 11 days and temperatures still dip below freezing at night to freshen it up. In March the average daytime temperatures generally fall between a high of -2°C and a low of -9ºC, getting around six hours of sunshine.
Skiing
Lessons
Now is a great time to take a private lesson or join a group ski or snowboard lesson, with the quieter slopes there's less queues and the softening snow makes for a much kinder landing.
Nightlife in Val Thorens
When the lifts close for the day hundreds of skiers/revellers head down the slopes to find an après-ski party, and Val Thorens has a variety of bars happily welcoming you with live DJs, live music and acoustic sets, aerial performances and much more.
One thing's for sure, you won't have far to stumble in your ski boots to find a jug of beer and some good snacks before you head home for dinner...or not! It's much easier to get a last minute table for dinner now the school holiday crowds aren't here.
Bars & Clubs in Val Thorens
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Klub Summit Nightclub
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.
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Downunder Sports Bar
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.
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Café Snesko Bar
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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Favela Bar and Restaurant
Located on the Val Thorens famous bar street you will find Favela. A venue not to be missed.
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The Frog Bar
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.
Winter Things To Do in Val Thorens
From mid-February onwards evening skiing is available, or you can try your luck on the longest toboggan run in Europe. Discover the snow-covered landscapes by night riding your snowmobile on a tour across the unspoilt pistes, lit up solely by the light of the moon, or head to the ice rink made entirely of natural ice. There's a whole host of activities to try in resort to make your holiday the most memorable ever.
Wintersport Things To Do in Val Thorens
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Helicopter tours
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
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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Husky Sledding, St Martin de Belleville
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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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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Val Tho Motoneige Activity Company
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.
March events in Val Thorens
March might be considered the party month here in Val Thorens. Longer days and warmer weather make for better après ski, while more adults and fewer children mean bigger nights in the bars. Of course, for St. Patrick’s Day, even the beer turns green. There are also music festivals, street carnivals - just take a look at out our events calendar for more information on what's on in resort during March.
Events in Val Thorens
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Ski and Boarder Week
Enjoy kit tests, professional coaching, live music and parties, on and off the hill.
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Christmas in Val Thorens
A magical week of festivities in Val Thorens including a sound and light show, winter concert, Molkky tournament and children's shows.
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Market day
The market in Val Thorens takes place every Tuesday and Thursday during both winter and summer seasons.
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Live music concerts at Val Thorens Church
Each week during the winter season on Tuesdays at 18:30, the Val Thorens “Classic and Jazz” Association will put on a free concert in the local church.
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Val Tho Night Trail
A 10k race with 500 D+ elevation gain in the snow... sound like the kind of thing to get in shape for?
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Freeride World Tour
This stage of the Freeride World Tour is set to be a must watch event!
More inspiration...
There's a lot more than just skiing or snowboarding in the area this month! Take a look at our events calendar for a full run down and check out all the things to do in resort.
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