One of the best ways to discover any ski domain is to hire a local mountain guide who knows the resort inside out. They will be able to guide you to the best and safest areas both off and on piste.
ESF mountain guides, Val Thorens
Professional experienced guides offering off-Piste, ski touring, telemarking and more
ESF have over 200 instructors available to help make the most of your ski holiday. They are all qualified to the highest standard so you can rest assured you are in safe hands.
By hiring a guide you can get exactly what you want out of the mountain. The guide will tailor their tour to your specifications and ability. All guides speak English so you won't need to worry about any communication barriers.
With your guide you can take advantage of a wide range of activities including trying your hand at telemarking or ski touring to beautiful, less accessible spots, away from the crowds and into nature.
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What to bring
It is advised that you wear a helmet when going off-piste.
What to see
Sights in Val Thorens
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Vanoise National Park 
Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Where to lunch
Restaurants & Dining in Val Thorens
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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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2Mille3 Restaurant
A smart restaurant with an amazing terrace open for lunch and dinner
Stop off for lunch or dinner at this restaurant which is part of the five star Altapura hotel in resort. Enjoy lunch on the large terrace looking over the Caron summit.
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La Fondue Restaurant
Traditional Savoyard cuisine and a warm welcome on the edge of the piste
Hotel Le Val Thorens invites you to sample some delicious Savoyard cuisine at this restaurant, located on the side of the pistes in the heart of resort.
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La Maison Restaurant
Large restaurant and bar offering good service, varied menu and great views
With something on the menu to suit everyone and a good range of cocktails, spirits, wines and beers this is a good spot for some lunch, an afternoon coffee, après drinks and dinner.
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Le Diamant Noir Restaurant
Refined Michelin quality dining with incredible mountain views
Gourmet restaurant in a fabulous location with a Michelin starred chef.
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Il Gusto Restaurant
Gourmet Italian restaurant in the centrally located Oxalys residence
This Italian restaurant offers gourmet Italian cuisine in the heart of Val Thorens.
What to do
Things To Do in Val Thorens
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Childcare & Babysitting
Leading childcare specialists since 2003 for your family ski holiday
Established in 2003, this specialist childcare service has more than twenty years of experience in the Alps. Its carefully selected nannies are qualified, experienced, DBS-checked, reference-checked and first-aid trained. The multilingual team is familiar with the practicalities of family holidays in ski resorts.
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Val Tho Motoneige Activity Company 
Val Tho Motoneige Activity Company
Snowmobiling in and around the Val Thorens area
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.
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Kids' Snow Camp & Ski Lessons
Childcare for children from 3 months upwards
ESF Val Thorens offers professional childcare in state-registered mini-clubs with English, French, German and Dutch speaking nannies.
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La Bicicleta Bar
Indoor bowling alley with eight lanes, games room and sports bar
Bowling Bar in Val Thorens is a lively and welcoming spot, perfect for meeting friends after a day on the slopes. With a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, it offers a mix of entertainment, food, and drinks that make it a popular choice for skiers and snowboarders looking to unwind.
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Raquette Nature 
Raquette Nature
Explore the natural surroundings of Val Thorens on snow shoes
Discover the beauty of the untouched natural mountains on snow shoes.
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Le Lac Blanc Cinema
Cinema in Val Thorens centre, with two screenings per day and more on bad weather days
This cinema has two daily screenings and an afternoon screening on bad weather days.
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