Vanoise National Park
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Hiking Routes in Val Thorens
Val Thorens has plenty of challenging and exciting hiking routes that let you explore the mountain terrain and views.
With beauitufl scenery and picturesque views you can experience everything the mountain has to offer by popping on your hiking boots. There are various mountain guides who will lead you on your hike or you can choose to tackle the trail or route on your own, just make sure you are fully equipped, prepared and have all the full details before setting off.
Below are a selection of some of the suggested hiking routes in Val Thorens. There are many more to choose from so pick up a guide or map from a magasin or information point to explore some of the other routes.
Hike 1 - Le Lac Blanc
Starting point: Rue de Gebroulaz
Duration: 3h30
This hike will take you up 479m higher into the Alps to Lac Blanc. Starting at Rue de Gebroulaz in Val Thorens you want to take the path that leads to Lac de Montaulever. The path will challenge you with some steeper inclines. Once you get to Lac de Montaulever you want to keep following the trail towards Lac Blanc, here you can stop and take in the beautiful views below. To get back down the mountain just follow the path you took on the way up. This hike is labelled IGN 18 on the walking map.
Hike 2 - Circuit des Lacs
Starting point: TC Masse 1 (Les Menuires)
Duration: 6h30
From the bottom of the TC Masse chairlift, you will take the path that leads up to your right, from here follow the path up towards Le Teurre. You will hit a fork in the road, take the path to the right and keep following it until you hit another fork where you want to take the right again. Continue onwards and upwards until you hit another fork in the trail, at this point you can head back down by taking the route to the left and walking downwards. Keep going on the long trail down until you get to another turning, take the left and when you reach the next fork take a right and you will find yourself walking back to where you started. This lovely hike and loop takes around 6-7 hours and has spectacular views of the mountain and the alpine lakes. To get to the starting point of the route you can just hop on a bus from Val Thorens to Les Menuires. This hike is lablled IGN 9 on the walking map.
What to see
Sights in Val Thorens
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Restaurants in Val Thorens
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L'Adray Telebar Restaurant
Immerse yourself in the warm and authentic world of their restaurant Le Télébar, a true tribute to traditional Savoyard cuisine. Here, they invite you to discover homemade dishes, carefully prepared using local and quality ingredients.
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La Soucoupe Restaurant
Located at the top of La Loze, this romantically rustic restaurant serves up quality cuisine with meats cooked on the open fire. A very warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Village Igloo aperitif and dinner
A dining experience like no other! A spectacular and unique 180m2 ice grotto, bar, restaurant and mini hotel in Val Thorens, where you'll enjoy a typical Savoyard cheese fondue or aperitif in a unique setting.
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Le Chalet de Pierres Restaurant
This authentic Savoyard restaurant welcomes you with a variety of fine-dining possibilities for your lunch break in the Courchevel Valley.
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Favela Bar and Restaurant
Located on the Val Thorens famous bar street you will find Favela. A venue not to be missed.
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Le Diamant Noir Restaurant
Gourmet restaurant in a fabulous location with a Michelin starred chef.
What to do
Things To Do in Val Thorens
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Village Igloo aperitif and dinner
A dining experience like no other! A spectacular and unique 180m2 ice grotto, bar, restaurant and mini hotel in Val Thorens, where you'll enjoy a typical Savoyard cheese fondue or aperitif in a unique setting.
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Rafting In The Alps
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
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Hydrospeeding
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
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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.
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Helicopter tours
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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Val Tho Motoneige Activity Company
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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