You’ll usually find excellent snow in Val Thorens, but avoid the area on very cold or windy days.
Route 3 – Meribel to Val Thorens
A round trip from Meribel to Val Thorens & back
Starting in La Chaudanne take the TOUGNETE 1 & 2 lifts and warm up by coming back down on the red Dahu piste, which then merges into the long blue Martre run. Do not follow the Martre all the way to the end though, about halfway down there is a turn-off for the ROC DE TOUGNE lift. Take this up to the ridge and then come back down the red Lagopède, which brings you back on to the second stretch of the Martre. This time you should follow the piste all the way down to Méribel Mottaret, where you can pick up the PLATTIERES 1 & 3. This last long lift will take you back up to the ridge, where you will now drop down into the Belleville Valley.
The red Allamandes followed by the blue Petits Creux pistes will take you to the bottom of the MONT DE LA CHAMBRE chairlift. Once you get off the chairlift you can either take the Marielle and Plein Sud blue runs back to the FUNITEL PECLET or, to avoid the short black run that connects them, take Pluviometre.
From the top of the FUNITEL PECLET you can access the blue Tete Ronde and Dalles pistes before stopping for lunch.
Lunch: Bar de la Marine. Table service, great views, try the speciality, Osso Bucco. Lunch served 12h00-15h00. Tel +33 (0)4 79 00 03 12
Once lunch has settled continue down to the BOIMINT chairlift, from the top of this is it is a short scoot on a red piste across to the CIME CARON. From the top of the Cime de Caron you descend via the black Combe de Caron piste, which leads onto the blue Gentiane piste. The end of this run brings you to the MOUTIERE chairlift. From the top of the chairlift take the blue La Linotte and Chalets runs and then hop onto the PLEIN SUD chairlift, followed by the 3 VALLEES cable car. From here it is a nice cruise down the long blue Mont de la Chambre run back to BRUYERES 1 & 2, which will take you back up to the ridge separating the Méribel and Val Thorens valleys.
Re-enter Méribel on the red Venturon and Bouvreuil pistes, all the way to the foot of the MONT VALLON lift. The red Combe Vallon run will bring you back down to the MURES ROUGES chairlift, which takes you to the PLAN DES MAINS chairlift. The blue Sitelle and Martres piste followed by the green Truite, make for a gentle run back into Méribel Mottaret.
Beginner ski hire
Ski Hire in Val Thorens
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Snowberry
Ski rental shop close to the lift pass office and magic carpet at top end of resort
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Val Thorens? Just visit the Skiset Snowberry store!
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Le Cheval Blanc
Ski rental shop next to the pistes, part of Village Montana at the Cheval Residence
If you’re planning a ski holiday in Val Thorens, Le Cheval Blanc offers a convenient place to hire quality skis and snowboards for all abilities. Whether you’re a complete beginner, an intermediate skier looking to upgrade your equipment or an experienced rider wanting to try something new, the range includes equipment to suit different skiing styles and levels.
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Use discount code: STWSKI
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Les Balcons Haut
Ski hire next to the Plein Sud piste in the Balcons de Val Thorens Residences
Hire skis and snowboards at the beginning of the street Les Balcons, 50 m to the residence Altitude, Val 2400 et Chalets du Soleil. 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!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Use Intersport ski hire discount code: STWSKI
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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.
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Goitschel Sport II
Ski & snowboard hire at the top of the magic carpet and next to the Tourist Office
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!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Skiset ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Peclet
Save 10% extra: use promo code STWSKI when booking ski hire online
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.
Visit websiteSave an extra 10%. Click website button and use code: STWSKI
Beginner ski lessons
Ski School Lessons in Val Thorens
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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
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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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
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
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.
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Ski Hire in Val Thorens
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Snowberry
Ski rental shop close to the lift pass office and magic carpet at top end of resort
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Val Thorens? Just visit the Skiset Snowberry store!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Skiset ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Le Cheval Blanc
Ski rental shop next to the pistes, part of Village Montana at the Cheval Residence
If you’re planning a ski holiday in Val Thorens, Le Cheval Blanc offers a convenient place to hire quality skis and snowboards for all abilities. Whether you’re a complete beginner, an intermediate skier looking to upgrade your equipment or an experienced rider wanting to try something new, the range includes equipment to suit different skiing styles and levels.
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Use discount code: STWSKI
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Les Balcons Haut
Ski hire next to the Plein Sud piste in the Balcons de Val Thorens Residences
Hire skis and snowboards at the beginning of the street Les Balcons, 50 m to the residence Altitude, Val 2400 et Chalets du Soleil. 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!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Use Intersport ski hire discount code: STWSKI
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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.
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Goitschel Sport II
Ski & snowboard hire at the top of the magic carpet and next to the Tourist Office
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!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Skiset ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Peclet
Save 10% extra: use promo code STWSKI when booking ski hire online
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.
Visit websiteSave an extra 10%. Click website button and use code: STWSKI
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