Bring your children on a ski holiday to Val Thorens
Here's why we recommend Val Thorens as a family destination.
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.
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.
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.
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
Helping holidaymakers enjoy seamless airport transfers since 2008. From prompt and professional drivers, to stylish and well-maintained vehicles. A journey with them is more than just a transfer. Their aim is to ensure all their customers travel in comfort and with confidence.
From the airport to the slopes, they handle the rest. Geneva's most trusted private ski transfers.
This company offers a great value shuttle service as well as private transfers from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
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.
Residence Le Machu Pichu is a newly refurbished 4* residence at the heart of the 3 Valleys, the highest ski resort in Europe.
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.
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.
Your residence in the centre of 300 km of marked trails.
This cosy and warm hotel offers a great spa to relax after a day on the slopes. Located in a traditional wooden chalet.
This hotel offers 20 rooms and 40 apartments with ski to the door access. There is also a gourmet restaurant with south-facing terrace and a pleasant lounge bar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Igloo de Thorens Bar offers one of Val Thorens’ most memorable mountain experiences, combining alpine scenery with a truly quirky setting. Built entirely from snow and ice over the course of ten days, the igloo is crafted by hand, day and night, to create a magical winter hideaway high on the slopes.
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.
Discover this shop in Val Thorens, located in the basement of The North Face store. As a global leader in outdoor gear, they offer a full range of equipment for skiing, snowboarding and hiking enthusiasts.
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!
Pierre and his team welcome you to their new shop for your ski hire in Val Thorens. They look forward to welcoming you throughout the season so they can share their passion for the mountain with you!
Welcome to Intersport Soleil Le Cheval Blanc! The shop focuses on quality, safety and comfort to give you an exceptional experience on the slopes. Their team of experts is on hand to meet all your equipment needs, whether for hire or purchase.
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.
Ski hire shop located in the main shopping centre and close to the sports centre. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This company offer group ski and snowboard lessons throughout the winter season for all ages and abilities.
Their children group lessons are based on making learning to ski fun and are limited to six children per group for the best learning experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find out all about what is happening in the Val Thorens area and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in the region. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.
See allLatest News & ReviewsA number of events take place over the winter and summer months in Val Thorens and the Belleville valley in which it sits. From ski cross championships and music festivals to a mountain bike race that takes place across the whole of the Three Valleys, the Trois Vallées Addict Tour, and the occasional Tour de France stage, you'll find something to keep you entertained during your stay.
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