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3 Valleys Video Snow Report: 15th April 2015

Caroline's last video snow report of the season ;-(

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By Caroline Sayer, Updated

A round up of this season and information about closing dates for Courchevel, Meribel & Val Thorens. Caroline will be back next winter with more video snow reports!

Airport Transfers in Val Thorens

Transfers for Val Thorens

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  • Snowlinx Transfers,

    Shared Airport Transfers

    Run by a long-established Three Valleys transfer specialist, the service combines the lower cost of sharing your journey with many of the things you would normally associate with a private transfer: small vehicles, experienced drivers and, importantly, a door-to-door journey between Geneva Airport and your accommodation in Val Thorens.

  • A row of white vans are parked in front of snowy mountains

    Private Airport Transfers

    The team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.

  • Altibus Airport Transfers in the snow

    Scheduled/Shuttle Coach Airport Transfers

    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.

  • Private Airport Transfers,

    Private & Shared Airport Transfers

    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.

  • Two alpy vans are parked next to each other

    Private Airport Transfers

    From the airport to the slopes, they handle the rest. Geneva's most trusted private ski transfers.

  • Four tour buses and staff stand in a snowy mountain village parking lot under a blue sky, with chalets and ski lifts in the background.

    Shared Airport Transfers

    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. 

Ski Hire in Val Thorens

Ski Hire in Val Thorens

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  • A wooden building with "Les Balcons de Val Thorens Residence" and "Intersport" signs, featuring ski rental services. Snow covers a lower roof.

    Les Balcons

    Location
    Val Thorens

    Located in the Les Balcons area of Val Thorens, this ski hire service provides a convenient choice for anyone looking to rent skis, snowboards and equipment during their stay. With two stores in the resort, you can choose from a wide selection of quality equipment for different abilities and styles, whether you prefer piste skiing, freestyle, freeride or snowboarding.

  • An Intersport store featuring winter apparel, footwear, and ski accessories for sale and rent, displayed in a brightly lit indoor commercial space.

    Caron

    Location
    Val Thorens

    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!

  • A brightly lit Sport 2000 shop window displays ski and winter sports equipment for rental and sales, including skis, boots, and helmets.

    Eskiador

    Location
    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. 

  • A shop displays various winter jackets, prominently a shiny pink puffer, while large windows reveal a snow-covered street and car outside.

    Le Cheval Blanc

    Location
    Val Thorens

    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.

  • Two skiers wearing helmets and goggles pose with their gear on a snowy mountaintop.

    Goitschel Sport II

    Location
    Val Thorens

    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!

  • Skimium - Oh Shop Ski Hire, Val Thorens exterior

    Oh Shop

    Location
    Val Thorens

    Pierre and team welcome you to Europe's highest ski resort in the world's largest ski area. Ski hire shop in Val Thorens: right in the centre of the resort, at the foot of the slopes!!

Ski Schools in Val Thorens

Ski School Lessons in Val Thorens

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  • A person wearing a jacket that says super on it

    Private ski lessons

    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.

  • A group of people skiing down a snow covered slope

    Group ski lessons

    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.

  • Four skiers, including three children in orange vests, stand on a sunny, snow-covered mountain slope with ski lifts and pine trees in the background.

    Group ski lessons

    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.

  • A man in a blue jacket helps a woman ski down a snowy slope

    Private ski lessons

    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.

  • a ski instructor giving a private lesson

    Private ski lessons

    This company offer private ski and snowboard lessons throughout the winter season for all ages and abilities.

  • a ski instructor giving a private lesson

    Private ski lessons

    A ski school that brings technique and pleasure together throughout the Alps.

Winter Things To Do in Val Thorens

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Wintersport Things To Do in Val Thorens

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  • Val Heliski,

    Helicopter tours

    Location
    Bourg-Saint-Maurice

    A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.

  • Val Heliski,

    Heliskiing/boarding

    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.

  • helicopter mountain backdrop

    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.

  • an image of a husky dog sled ride

    Husky Sledding, St Martin de Belleville

    Location
    Saint-Martin-de-Belleville

    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.

  • Val Tho Motoneige, Val Thorens

    Val Tho Motoneige Activity Company

    Location
    Val Thorens

    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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Latest News & Reviews

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Upcoming Events

A 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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Beaujolais Nouveau

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