Val Thorens

Val Thorens

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Val Thorens is a ski resort located on the territory of the town Saint-Martin-de-Belleville.


GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
Ski resortVal Thorens
Latitude45.2966030
Longitude6.5846630
AltitudeFrom 1815 to 3230 meters
National label
Chief townChambéry (at 112 km, 94 min)
DepartmentSavoie
RegionRhône-Alpes
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RESORT PRESENTATION
  • Located at 2300 m altitude, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe. It is also the culmination of the 3 Valleys, the largest linked ski area in the world (600 miles) of pistes. The 600 km of tracks linking the resorts of Courchevel, La Tania, Brides-les-Bains, Meribel, St Martin, Les Menuires and Val Thorens.
  • MSDS:
  • Creation date: 1972.
  • 78 runs: 10 green, 32 blue, 27 red and black 8.
  • 32 lifts.
  • 22 955 tourist beds.
  • 374 artificial snow guns.

SIGHTSEEING
  • A Val Thorens, many activities are offered outside of skiing:
  • 10 km of footpaths or snowshoes.
  • Toboggan "The Slide", the longest toboggan run in France: 6 km descent / 700 m in altitude.
  • Mountain biking on snow.
  • Snowmobiles.
  • Paragliding.
  • Ice Driving School.
  • Taxiski for people with disabilities or seniors.
  • Hiking strollers, snowshoeing.
  • Panoramas accessible to pedestrians by lifts.
  • Sports Center 7500 m² (Aquaclub with swimming pool, jacuzzis, saunas, steam room, gym, Fun Park, tennis courts and squash courts ...).
  • Not to mention activities such as bowling, movies, nightlife of the resort's wellness areas, restaurants.
  • A program of weekly activities is available to customers throughout the season.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
Leisure centresSki Resort Les Menuires,   Ski Resort Saint-Martin de Belleville,   Ski Resort Val Thorens
MonumentsChapel Notre-Dame de la Vie
Natural sitesAiguille Peak of the Grande Moenda,   Headland of the Fenêtre,   Headland of the Masse,   Mount of Péclet,   Mount of the Borgne,   Mount of the Chambre,   Mount of the Vallon,   Pass of the Bonhomme,   Pass of the Encombres,   Pass of the Parchets,   Pass of the Pierre Blanche,   Pass of the hemonde,   Rock Jaille,   Rock of the Lune

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • In February:
  • Coupe de France Boarder Cross.
  • European Cup Ski Cross.
  • Coupe de France de Ski Cross
  • "Folies de Carnaval."
  • April:
  • Enduro 3 Valleys: A unique discovery of the 3 Valleys in the form of "special" (slalom, Schuss, Derby ...) that everyone participating in the "category" corresponding to the level of ski pros, amateurs and families ...
  • In November:
  • Overview Press Andros Trophy: The highlight essential before the first event of the Andros Trophy, which takes place in December, two days allow journalists to discover all the news (stables, cars, drivers, behind the scenes ...) and the public to attend all first test of the season.
  • Ski Force Winter Tour: Ability to test for free the new ranges of over 15 brands of ski equipment and get professional advice.
  • Rock On Snowboard Tour in late November: Possible test for free the new ranges of over 25 brands of snowboard equipment and benefit from professional advice. Activities and initiations for the younger demo, mulled wine, concerts ...
  • The Official Kick-Off Week of the Dutch Winter Sports Season, late November-early December: A week of festivities around the slide (contests, test equipment ...) and music at the beginning of ski season : Dj and live concert.
  • In December:
  • Andros Trophy in early December: The Andros Trophy is a mix of ice racing, entertainment and friendliness, which meets every year many drivers and spectators.
  • Ski and Boarderweek: European Festival of snow sports and music contests offering the Easy Fun park, jumps on Air Bag, demos, free testing, multiple animations, live concerts ...
  • SFR Freeskiing Tour.
  • ''Magic of Christmas''to Val Thorens.
  • New Year Celebration''to''Val Thorens end of December.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Musée de Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (town located 18 km from Val Thorens) museum showing 150 years of history of the Belleville valley.
  • Baroque Churches of Our Lady of Life and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville: guided tours every Wednesday by a tour guide of FACIM.
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WEATHER
Wednesday 19 June
Day
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Min. 8°C - Max. 21°C
Thursday 20 June
Day
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Min. 2°C - Max. 16°C
Friday 21 June
Day
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Min. 1°C - Max. 15°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge du Sherpa  
6
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
Located in the heart of the Alps, over 2000 meters above sea level in the Trois Vallées ski area, Hotel Sherpa restaurant welcomes you in warm and friendly atmosphere of Savoyard chalets....
Located 160 m from Val Thorens39 € per person 
La Joyeuse Fondue  
5.5
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
La Joyeuse Fondue Savoyard restaurant at the top of Val Thorens, welcomes you in a most elegant with its beautiful fireplace, chandeliers and candlesticks. The map shows the great classics...
Located 250 m from Val Thorens39 € per person 
La Cabane  
8.5
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
La Cabane Savoyard restaurant, located in Val Thorens, invites you to share a gourmet meal in a wooded setting and elegant, with its leather armchairs in the living room and fireplace...
Located 470 m from Val Thorens43 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Apartment with 2 bedrooms    
10
Villarodin-Bourget
Bed and breakfast 'tailor' - Ideal for hikers, climbers. Lies at the foot of the Vanoise National Park, Forts of Esseillon. 15mn from Italy via the Fréjus tunnel. For ski enthusiasts,...
Located 12.6 km from Val ThorensFrom 45 € to 50 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes la roche du croue    
9.6
Aussois
In the village station of aussois, near the National park of Vanoise, la roche du croue offers 5 rooms labeled Gites de France 3 ears.
Located 14.4 km from Val Thorens70 € the double room 
La maison jaune    
9.7
Saint-Pancrace
2 rooms for 1 to 4 persons, and possibility of sleeping 2 additional persons. House in 2 km of St Jean de Maurienne's center, situated on the hillside southwest and dominating the city....
Located 19.9 km from Val Thorens64 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Val Thorens Appartement 4 pers
Val Thorens
The Joker apartment 4 pers Quality Label Val Thorens Chalets House 2.5. 'The apartment of 25 m² is designed to accommodate up to 4 people. It is labeled' Quality Val Thorens 'Charming...
Located in Val ThorensFrom 400 € to 1000 € per week 
Sur les pistes appart 3étoiles, wifi,  
9.6
Val-Thorens
Covered parking-tax sheets included. Rent for family with children. Very nice apartment of 30 m² 3 * - No Smoking and pets not recommended (cause allergy) - Cosy ambience, warm and...
Located 620 m from Val ThorensFrom 780 € to 1380 € per week 
Gite de la biche orelle liaison 3vallées  
8.8
Orelle
65 m² cottage has 6-8 people on orelle valthorens 3 Valleys largest ski area in the world near the Vanoise National Park and mythical passes alpins. Navette free to join cable car pool...
Located 9.8 km from Val ThorensFrom 350 € to 600 € per week 

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HOTELS
Altapura     
9.1
Val Thorens
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Located in Val ThorensRoom from 225 €
Hotel Koh-I Nor Val Thorens  
Val Thorens
Located at the Summit of Val Thorens, the Hotel Koh-I Nor is in the highest resort of the Three Valleys linked ski area with access to skiing directly from the hotel. A Ski room and...
Located in Val ThorensRoom from 270 €
Le Val Thorens     
7.8
Val Thorens
Hotel Le Val Thorens is located on the ski slopes at the heart of the 3 Vallées ski resort. Guests will have free access to the heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room and the hotel...
Located in Val ThorensRoom from 175 €

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