It’s your first day back on snow, you don’t want to ski anything too steep, and you want to ski in the sun all day.
Route 1 – Meribel Valley Blues Cruise
Taking it easy on a tour round the 3 valleys on blue pistes
Starting in Méribel 1450 take the PLAN DE L’HOMME chairlift and then warm up down the Caves piste, heading for the base of the OLYMPIC chairlift. From the top of the Olympic take the Roc de Fer to the CHERFERIE up to the ridge between the Méribel and the Belleville Valleys. Turn back towards Méribel and come down Choucas to the CAVES draglift. From here you can ski down Grive to the TOUGNETE 2. If you want to include a red run you can drop down into the Belleville Valley at this point and take the Pramint piste down to ST MARTIN 2, which will bring you back up to the ridge at Tougnete. If not, stay on the blue Crêtes pistes at the top of the TOUGNETE 2 - at which point it is probably time for lunch!
Lunch: Restaurant Les Crêtes. Small, owner-run restaurant at the top of the TOUGNETE drag lift. Cosy atmosphere and excellent local food. Booking advised, as it is very popular. No credit cards accepted. Lunch served 12h00-15h30. Tel +33 (0)4 79 08 56 50.
From Restaurant Les Crêtes you can access Faon, Perdrix and then Furet before taking the long PAS DU LAC 1 & 2 lifts up to the Saulire. As you exit the gondola lift, make sure you take the easy path straight ahead of you and avoid the short but steep red section immediately on your right, then rejoin the blue pistes of Biche and then Marmotte.
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Ski Hire in Val Thorens
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Salomon Corner
Ski hire in The North Face store in Val Thorens
If you’re looking to hire Salomon ski equipment for your holiday in Val Thorens, Salomon Corner offers a convenient option in the centre of the resort. Located in the basement of The North Face shop in Galerie Caron, the rental service gives you access to Salomon equipment without having to commit to buying your own skis.
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Prosneige Shop Central
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.
Visit websiteSave 5% automatically when you click here to book
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Skiloc 2300
This shop is on the Rue du Soleil just a few metres from the pistes
This ski and snowboard hire shop is situated just a short distance from the main lift hub on the Rue du Soleil. Pierre 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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Peclet
Ski hire in Place de Peclet at the top of the resort and close to the ESF Office
Ski and snowboard hire located place Péclet, on the upper part of Val Thorens, near the competition slalom piste. 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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Goitschel Sport I
Ski & snowboard hire close to the main piste through the centre of 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!
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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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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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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Private ski lessons
Teaching a wide range of private snow sports lessons to all levels
This company offer private ski and snowboard lessons throughout the winter season for all ages and abilities.
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Group ski lessons
Exceptional group ski and snowboard tuition for all 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.
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Ski Hire in Val Thorens
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Salomon Corner
Ski hire in The North Face store in Val Thorens
If you’re looking to hire Salomon ski equipment for your holiday in Val Thorens, Salomon Corner offers a convenient option in the centre of the resort. Located in the basement of The North Face shop in Galerie Caron, the rental service gives you access to Salomon equipment without having to commit to buying your own skis.
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Use discount code: STWSKI
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Prosneige Shop Central
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.
Visit websiteSave 5% automatically when you click here to book
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Skiloc 2300
This shop is on the Rue du Soleil just a few metres from the pistes
This ski and snowboard hire shop is situated just a short distance from the main lift hub on the Rue du Soleil. Pierre 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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Peclet
Ski hire in Place de Peclet at the top of the resort and close to the ESF Office
Ski and snowboard hire located place Péclet, on the upper part of Val Thorens, near the competition slalom piste. 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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Goitschel Sport I
Ski & snowboard hire close to the main piste through the centre of 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!
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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