I have to say I was very wrong about the weather in my last snow report! Despite being sure I would wake up on Wednesday and Thursday to a cloudy sky and a cold, windy, snowy day, I was very pleasantly surprised to wake up to brilliant sunshine and blue skies!
Val Thorens Snow Report: 28th March 2014
No fresh snow but cool conditions keep snow in tact
The temperatures have been cooler so the snow if holding up well however avoid the directly south facing slopes in the afternoon as they are getting a bit slushy. Head up the east side of the valley first thing and then head over the opposite side later in the day if you want to explore the whole valley. The weather is now due to stay the same for the next five days. It will cloud over occasionally and be chilly first thing before the sun is out so you need extra layers plus a load of sun cream and water!
If you fancy trying out something completely different these holidays check out the ski touring Val Thorens has to offer. Ski touring involves putting skins, a long strip of fabric which stops your skis sliding down the hill, on your skis and hiking up the hill. It’s kind of like telemarking except you’re going up instead of down! You can rent touring gear in many of the local shi hire shops. Ski touring is a very efficient way to get fit and you can choose the speed you go at and the hill to adapt it to your level. You are allowed to ski tour up the side of the pistes in Val Thorens but if you chose to do so make sure you get up early to avoid people skiing down. However ski touring is much better when you get to places that the ski lifts won’t take you. You get to go places no one else is and ski where no one else has skied.
If you are a first time ski tourer and want to venture into the back-country talk to a mountain guide first. They will offer you advice based on your ability, point you in the right direction and suggest off piste courses, heli-skiing and even skiing during the summer months!
Airport Transfers in Val Thorens
Transfers for Val Thorens
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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.
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Private Airport Transfers
Geneva Airport to Val Thorens from €275 per budget minivan one-way (weekend rate)
This is a long-established Alpine transfer specialist that has been operating since 2008, with close to two decades of experience transporting skiers through the Three Valleys. The emphasis is on making the entire journey easy: professional drivers, genuine knowledge of the mountain roads, vehicles prepared for winter conditions and a choice of transfer styles ranging from practical minivans to luxury Mercedes vehicles.
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Scheduled/Shuttle Coach Airport Transfers
Quick and secure way to organise transfers from local airports and stations
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.
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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.Â
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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 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.
Ski Hire in Val Thorens
Ski Hire in Val Thorens
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Ride & Style
Snowboard hire and clothing shop in the Caron shopping centre in Val Thorens
If you’re heading to Val Thorens with snowboarding in mind, you’ll find a dedicated snowboard hire service in the centre of the resort. With a strong focus on snowboarding, the shop offers a selection of boards, boots and bindings to suit different riding styles and levels.
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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.Â
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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!
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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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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!
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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.
Ski Schools in Val Thorens
Ski School Lessons in Val Thorens
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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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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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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.
Winter Things To Do in Val Thorens
Wintersport Things To Do in Val Thorens
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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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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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Husky Sledding, St Martin de Belleville
Experience a husky dog sled ride in the Belleville Valley
Spend an exhilarating trip being pulled in a husky sled. Excursions for 30 minutes or 1 hour are available from the tourist office in St Martin.
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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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Heli-Skiing
High mountain guides, ice climbing, mountaineering and heli skiing
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.
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