Unmatched Elevation
Experience reliable snow and breathtaking views at Europe’s highest ski resort.
Val Thorens, Europe’s highest ski resort in Savoie, offers vast slopes, lively après ski, and modern lifts for all skill levels.
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Set at 2,300 meters, Val Thorens is Europe’s highest ski resort, attracting skiers seeking reliable snow and varied terrain. Since opening in 1971, it has grown into a modern resort with extensive ski slopes, terrain parks, and high-tech lifts that smoothly connect the Trois Vallées area. The resort caters to beginners and experts alike, with gentle blue runs and challenging off-piste adventures.
The village buzzes with a mix of lively après ski options and family-friendly facilities. Visitors appreciate the on-site bars and diverse dining choices, including nearby restaurants such as Les aiguilles de Peclet. Thanks to good accessibility features and services, the resort welcomes guests with all needs.
Lifts and gondolas provide seamless access to Méribel and Courchevel, making Val Thorens an ideal base for exploring the world’s largest linked ski area. The resort's natural snow conditions and varied slopes offer season-long skiing opportunities, even when lower-altitude resorts start closing for the season.
Three signals that shape how this stay actually feels.
Experience reliable snow and breathtaking views at Europe’s highest ski resort.
High-tech lifts connect riders effortlessly across the Trois Vallées ski area.
Enjoy lively bars, live performances, and a dynamic nightlife atmosphere.
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A snapshot of guest ratings and stories behind the stay.
“A very good ski resort. From beginners to advanced skiers, you can find good trails that will suit you. Also a very nice apres ski. Lots of hotels offers ski-in ski-out. Val thorens offers ski options when other ski resorts are already closed for the season.”
“Best ski resort to go to regardless of how good you are, if you feel you need to work on technique, it's perfect, if you want to go and do park jumps, it's perfect. Apres ski, the best I've been too, if you are a beginner I would stick to the lower blues as some can become too tough. Apart from the fact there's endless piste to go on, I highly recommend”
“Great high-altitude resort that is very snow-safe throughout the season. The lift system is mostly modern and provides excellent access to the other valleys, specifically Méribel and Courchevel. A few tips for your visit: - Wind & Weather: Because of the altitude, winds can be very strong at the top. Be prepared for the links to other valleys to close for several days during the week depending on conditions. - Crowds: Crossover points between valleys get busy, and the 9:00 AM rush when ski schools start can be chaotic. - Bag Checks: Be aware that on the two lifts leading toward the La Folie Douce (Plein Sud and Pionniers), staff sometimes perform bag checks. They seem focused on stopping people from taking their own alcohol up to the bar area rather than general on-piste safety. Interestingly, there are no bag checks on any other lifts in the resort. - Safety Warning: I highly recommend avoiding the Plein Sud piste at the end of the day (around 5:00 PM). It becomes very crowded with people skiing down from the Folie Douce who may be intoxicated, which can make that specific run quite dangerous. Overall, a brilliant resort with great infrastructure, just stay alert to the afternoon crowds and the mountain weather!”
“Breathtaking views, wide slopes, highest elevation resort in Europe, fast lifts and gondolas lots of natural snow, off piste capabilities...what else is there to say, although not quite as good as Courchevel, it's a no brainer to visit it The town is amazing, it never sleeps and there are parties going on everywhere, so good for young folks I don't usually give 5 star rating but Val Thorens definitely deserves it”
“Epic place to ski early in the season. Beautiful mountains. Incredibly well organized enterprise from hotels, restaurants, equipment rental, information, ski pass, bars, etc. Very friendly service everywhere. Amazing vibe.”
“Exceptional ski resort with good snow conditions in March. The town has everything, great bars and restaurants, activities for families and adults, ESF school has brilliant instructor. The slopes are perfect for all abilities with the option of a 3 valley pass to ski to other resorts. Love the Val Thorens vibe”
“GREAT skiing place, There are lots of different level slopes so it doesn’t really matter what level you are in skiing. If you like to go off road there are also A LOT of cool and fun trails.There are also very nice ski instructors from the different ski schools. You should also definitely visit because of their amazing food; all the restaurants are EXTRAORDINARY.”
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+33 4 79 00 08 08
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restrooms
Credit, debit cards & NFC mobile payments
Good for kids with suitable activities and services
Slopes for all levels with terrain parks and off-piste
Paid parking lot available onsite
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