Here's why we recommend Val Thorens as a family destination.
Why book a family ski holiday in Val Thorens
Bring your children on a ski holiday to Val Thorens
Travelling anywhere with children can be challenging, and in a ski resort it can be doubly so with things like lift passes, equipment hire and ski lessons to arrange (never mind hats, gloves, snotty noses and the rest...!). Val Thorens is a family-friendly resort that makes all these things as easy as possible.
Airport Transfers in Val Thorens
When travelling with children, short transfers to resort are a must and Val Thorens has good transport links to the main airports. Chambery airport is under two hours away, whilst Geneva, Grenoble Isère and Lyon are around two and a half hours.
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Private Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Val Thorens from €515 per vehicle one-way (weekend rate)
With over 5,000 rides completed and 95% of clients returning, this private transfer service is designed around the needs of skiers, from reliable airport pick-ups to comfortable journeys to your accommodation. Experienced, professional English-speaking drivers, vehicles prepared for Alpine winter conditions and no extra luggage fees for skis or snowboards help make travelling easier. With airport meet and greet, door-to-door transfers, secure online booking and a focus on punctuality, you can organise your Val Thorens transfer with greater peace of mind.
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Shared Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Val Thorens from €85 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Run by a long-established Three Valleys transfer specialist, the service combines the lower cost of sharing your journey with many of the things you would normally associate with a private transfer: small vehicles, experienced drivers and, importantly, a door-to-door journey between Geneva Airport and your accommodation in Val Thorens.
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Shared Airport Transfers
Geneva to Val Thorens from CHF 82.50 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Travel directly to your accommodation with a convenient minivan connection, daily scheduled departures and ski luggage included at no extra cost. Combining affordable shared coach travel with a final door-to-door transfer, this service offers added convenience without the expense of a private vehicle.
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Private & Shared Airport Transfers
Great value shared and private transfer shuttle service from Geneva Airport
This company offers a great value shuttle service as well as private transfers from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens. Established, efficient, and reliable transfers with solid reviews and reputation.
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Shared Airport Transfers
Low-cost and professional shuttle bus transfer service to Val Thorens
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
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Private Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Val Thorens from €369 per vehicle one-way (weekend rate)
Travel from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens with an experienced Alpine transfer service operating since 2012. Enjoy a private, door-to-door journey with professional drivers who know the mountain roads and flight monitoring to help manage delays. Choose between standard and VIP minibuses, with complimentary child seats available for families. Free onboard Wi-Fi makes the journey more comfortable, while automated pick-up reminders help take the stress out of your return transfer.
Great family accommodation
Val Thorens is popular with families because most of the accommodation is ski-in, ski-out. The choice of hotels and rental accommodation in Val Thorens is constantly improving, offering top quality accommodation with services for families. You will find some come with spas and swimming pools all under one roof - great for a quick après-swim session with those kids that need to burn off some energy before dinner.
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Le Tikal Apartment Residence
A four star aparthotel in Val Thorens
The Pierre & Vacances Le Tikal Residence at Val Thorens has been entirely refurbished, and offers high quality apartments. It lies at the entrance to the resort close to shops and leisure facilities (including a sports centre with tennis courts, a watersports area with swimming pool and a fitness centre with sauna, hammam and jacuzzis). Slopes can be accessed directly on skis.
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Les Temples du Soleil Apartment Residence
Well-equipped self-catered apartments in Val Thorens
Take a deep breath and let go. The mountain air will fill your lungs. Your eyes will be dazzled by the stunning alpine landscape. As the days go by you'll feel increasingly relaxed.
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Le Gypaète Apartment Residence
Well-equipped self-catered apartments in Val Thorens
Your residence in the centre of 300 km of marked trails.
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Le Machu Pichu Apartment Residence
A 4 star aparthotel in Val Thorens
Residence Le Machu Pichu is a newly refurbished 4* residence at the heart of the 3 Valleys, the highest ski resort in Europe.
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Le Sherpa Hotel
Charming traditional hotel in Val Thorens
This cosy and warm hotel offers a great spa to relax after a day on the slopes. Located in a traditional wooden chalet.
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Tango Spa & Hotel
A stylish modern hotel with great restaurant, lively bar & spa facilities
Situated just a few steps from the centre of Val Thorens, this Langley operated hotel was totally refurbished in recent years in a clean and contemporary style throughout.
Nightlife in Val Thorens
The restaurants and bars here are generally very down-to-earth and child-friendly, making them good for taking children out in the early evening. Most establishments have wifi so you can get online with iPads and games consoles if required - especially useful for keeping the teens who've tagged along occupied. You'll find the majority of restaurants have a children’s menu, high chairs, and families are always made welcome.
Bars & Clubs in Val Thorens
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
Ski Hire in Val Thorens
As a resort popular with families you are guaranteed an excellent range of skis and snowboards for all ages of children in the rental shops throughout the resort. The ski techs will help you all find what you need from beginner skis up to the top of the range.
And once you're kitted out you'll find there are lots of beginner areas around the lower slopes, an 'easy rider' zone with two free slopes, four magic carpets and the beginner lift pass includes eight lifts. There are ten green runs, which you do not always find in other resorts - making it easy to practice with the kids.
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Les Balcons
Ski equipment, clothing and accessories in Val Thorens
Located in the Les Balcons area of Val Thorens, this ski hire service provides a convenient choice for anyone looking to rent skis, snowboards and equipment during their stay. With two stores in the resort, you can choose from a wide selection of quality equipment for different abilities and styles, whether you prefer piste skiing, freestyle, freeride or snowboarding.
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Altiloc 2300
Located on the Grande Rue, this Ski Hire Shop has Easy Access to the Pistes and Lifts
This brand new ski and snowboard hire shop situated just a short distance from the main lifts in Val Thorens. Maxime and his team will welcome you and assist you in the store.
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Peclet
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Val Thorens shop can be found in the ‘Place Peclet’ at the foot of the slalom piste. The free shuttle bus stops right by the front door to the shop and everything a skier needs can be found nearby (lift pass office, ski school office, ski lifts, restaurants, bars…) and within walking distance.
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Eskiador
One stop shop for all your ski and snowboard equipment hire in Val Thorens
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
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Caron Centre
Ski hire in the Caron commercial centre in Val Thorens
Hiring your ski or snowboard equipment in Val Thorens is easy with this conveniently located rental shop in Galerie Caron, close to the sports centre and right in the heart of the resort. With online booking available, you can arrange your equipment before your holiday and have everything ready to collect when you arrive, helping you spend less time getting organised and more time on the slopes.
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Goitschel Sport IV
Ski & snowboard rental shop at the entrance to resort
You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, we’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Val Thorens!
Ski Schools in Val Thorens
The tuition available in Val Thorens is truly brilliant and the meeting point is really centrally located in the resort. You'll find ski schools offer lessons for little ones, often they have a 'crèche'-like facility complete with mini magic carpet lifts and fun slaloms.
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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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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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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.
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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.
Things to do in Val Thorens
On the days you don't want to ski, head to the leisure centre. Spend some time swimming in the pool, playing squash or tennis, using the soft play, trampolines or gym. Val Thorens prides itself on offering families a whole host of activities away from the slopes. These include husky rides, skidoo rides, helicopter and airplane flights, ice driving, and two zip lines.
We know that kids really enjoy the snow parks, and there are several different levels of parks depending on your needs. There is a main snow park, a family park and a fun slope, along with the big airbags. Off the skis, there are several free sledging areas with magic carpets in the resort centre, in addition to the main sledge run which is 6km long, along with the option of night sledging or group sledging.
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Village Igloo aperitif and dinner
Traditional fondue dinner or aperitif in an Igloo, suitable for all the family
A dining experience like no other! A spectacular and unique 180m2 ice grotto, bar, restaurant and mini hotel in Val Thorens, where you'll enjoy a typical Savoyard cheese fondue or aperitif in a unique setting.
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Rafting In The Alps
Half and full day white water rafting for all abilities from eight years-old
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
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Hydrospeeding
Half-day white water swimming/hydrospeeding. This is fast, fun and unforgettable
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
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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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Women's mountain biking courses and guiding
Two days women specific courses and groups and mountain bike hire
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.
Towns & Villages in Val Thorens
The resort has worked hard to become a part of the officially recognised ‘Famille Plus’ scheme, bestowed only on those resorts and destinations that go out of their way to cater to families and children. They provide activities, services, entertainment and prices throughout resort favourable to those holidaying with kids in tow.
Val Thorens operates a great free bus service every day throughout the winter season. A fleet of buses operates from 08:00 until 20:00 linking the whole of the resort together.
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Val Thorens 
Val Thorens
Part of the Three Valleys ski area and the highest ski resort in Europe
Val Thorens is a purpose built resort created over 40 years ago, the original idea thought up by Pierre Schnebelen. The resort began its first season in December 1971 with just three draglifts.
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Les Menuires 
Les Menuires
Affordable, family-friendly skiing in the heart of the Three Valleys
Les Menuires is a practical, good-value base with ski-in ski-out access to the vast Three Valleys. Most accommodation is in La Croisette near the shops, bars and restaurants, while Reberty and Les Bruyeres offer a more traditional feel with their own lifts and facilities. Quieter hamlets like Le Bettaix give you easy piste access in a peaceful setting.
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St Martin de Belleville 
St Martin de Belleville
A charming Alpine village lower down the valley, with direct access to the vast Three Valleys ski area
St Martin de Belleville combines traditional French village charm with the convenience of modern skiing. You can wander cobbled streets, sample local cheese and pastries, then hop on the lift to explore the largest ski area in the world. With small welcoming hotels, luxury catered chalets and peaceful evenings, it’s perfect if you want world-class skiing without the bustle of a big resort.
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