Val Thorens In The Spotlight

Val Thorens- Before you travel

Have you got a head for heights? If so, you’ll love Club Med Val Thorens , located in the Tarentaise and the highest ski resort in Europe. Breathe in the pure mountain air and enjoy what many regard as the finest snow in the Alps.
It’s location, in the famous Three Valleys is marked by a vast natural cirque overlooked by six stunning glaciers and a huge variety of pistes. The gourmet food and nightlife will also take your breath away as this is a place where fun is always high on the agenda.

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Quick Facts

Val Thorens Fast Facts

Domain altitude: 2,300m
Lowest slope: 1,400m
Highest lift: 3,230m
Lifts: 183
Runs: 321
Blue 183 (57%)
Red 106 (33%)
Black 32 (10%)

We love

Early and late season skiing
The variety and number of slopes
The heavy snow

Getting there

The nearest airports to Val Thorens ski area are Chambery, Geneva and Lyon which can all be reached after three hours of driving.

The nearest railway station to Val Thorens is Moutiers, around 40kms away. Trains from Paris to Moutiers usually take between four and six hours.

There is also a public bus service between Val Thorens and Geneva, Chambery and Lyons airports provided by AltiBus.

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What to do

The Domain

Welcome to the Les Trois Vallées situated above the small French town of Moutiers. Immerse yourself in the highest of three linked resorts and the wide bowl of Val Thorens.

Due to its location, great snow is almost guaranteed whatever time of year you visit. With its mix of modernity and charm, you’ll immediately feel at home in this welcoming area where everything has been created for your enjoyment.

It’s a compact resort where all your needs can be catered for within easy reach. For foodies, it’s a buffet of brilliant restaurants. A lack of cars helps you enjoy the quiet majesty of the mountains with more than 100 Alpine summits standing to attention as you gaze in all directions.

For non-skiers, there’s also plenty to do. Pick up your lamp for a night time hike in the mountains, challenge yourself to a thrilling toboggan run or see if you can stay in control when driving on ice. Or why not simply sit back at one of the many bars and restaurants, take a look around and soak in the joy of nature as your every day tensions melt away like spring snow?

Your location in Val Thorens means that you have access to surrounding resorts such as Méribel and Courchevel. The question is: will you ever want to leave?

The Ski Area

Start your descent in the largest ski area in the world with over 600 kilometres of runs. Perfect snow and the latest ski-lifts will make it the holiday of your dreams. There are few queues just great views and amazing sport in nature’s playground. It’s hard to think of a better choice of slopes in the world. Beginners and intermediaries can test their skills on a wide range of red and blue pistes that gently run above the village. Once you find your feet then take on something more challenging such as the long and invigorating journey down to the Maurienne Valley. For the most adventurous there’s nothing better than an off-piste adventure and the Chaviere and Peclet glaciers seem to be designed with you in mind. You’ll be skiing straight from your doorstep to runs that have been carefully prepared for your pleasure. Or maybe today’s the day you try a cross-country challenge? Val Thorens is all about endless possibilities.

Where to eat

A combination of great value food and slightly more expensive fine dining restaurants make Val Thorens a place where you can choose the restaurant to match your mood and wallet. Here’s three places we’d highly recommend:
La Maison
Fancy some fondue, raclette and amazing pizza? After thirty years, La Maison has mastered all three and offers a traditional modern Savoyard welcome to all the family.
Chalet de la Marine
Hop on the Cascades chairlift then ski the Dalles piste to arrive at a sun-kissed terrace, where you can enjoy the gourmet food. You’ll love the original Mongolian yurt with a fireplace inside.
Au Mazot
This small, friendly restaurant serves pure mountain food using local Savoyard recipes. Big plates and a big welcome come guaranteed by the hosts.

Where to drink

More than 40 bars means that Val Thorens will never run out of options when your ski day comes to an end. Rave into the night or simply enjoy a few refreshing drinks with friends and family: the choice is yours.
Car 360
Join Europe’s highest party at a watering hole that promises the world's best DJs and MCs. A place for the young and young at heart alike.
La Folie Douce
Standing atop the Plein Sud slope is a gourmet brasserie offering you the best in local produce and, above all, ‘The dance floor at the top of the world’. Who can resist?
Cafe Sneskos
Go Danish for the music, laughter and high octane pyrotechnics of Cafe Sneskos. Expect dancing on tables and a night of apres ski you’ll never forget.

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Discover Club Med

Club Med Val Thorens

With bright balconies, light airy spaces and panoramic alpine views, Club Med Val Thorens Sensations is a chic all-inclusive ski resort with a fun contemporary feel. At 2,300 metres, this is one of our highest altitude ski hotels, with a ski lift right at the centre of the resort ready to take you into the Three Valleys domain. Off the slopes, tackle our indoor climbing wall, enjoy wine tasting at the Epicurious lounge bar or enjoy a cocktail at the origami-style Oxygen bar.