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 CLOSEST TOWNS
Ski resortVal ThorensLes Ménuires at 5.1 km
Latitude45.2966030Orelle at 10.4 km
Longitude6.5846630Saint-André at 10.9 km
AltitudeFrom 1815 to 3230 metersSaint-Martin-de-Belleville at 11.2 km
National labelMéribel at 11.3 km
Chief townChambéry (at 112 km, 94 min)Freney at 11.9 km
DepartmentSavoieSaint-Martin-de-la-Porte at 12.1 km
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
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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
Monday 4 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 22°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 14°C - Max. 21°C
Wednesday 6 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 24°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 Thorens68 € the double room 
Chalet de la Yodine  
Feissons-sur-Salins
Dreaming of a warm place in Savoie, in a chalet in the winter fireside, from cottages to snuggle ridges, a sun terrace, a friendly table... A guest house residence with a capacity of...
Located 19.5 km from Val ThorensFrom 70 € to 80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Apartment for 4 persons
Val-Thorens
Val thorens-savoie studio 4pers cisiness. Balcony south bottom tracks.
Located 520 m from Val Thorens650 € per week 
Sur les pistes appart 3étoiles, wifi,  
9.6
Val-Thorens
.  Parking-Covered sheets Included Tourist tax. Accommodation for families with children. Very nice apartment of 30 m² No smoking and no pets (cause allergic) to the atmosphere Cosy,...
Located 620 m from Val ThorensFrom 650 € to 1350 € per week 
Villa for 12 persons
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
Villa for 10 or 12 people at Bettex in St Martin de Belleville 150 meters from the ski lift to the 3 Valleys Les Menuires, ski, skiing, snowshoeing 20 meters bread, restaurant, ski...
Located 6.7 km from Val ThorensFrom 900 € to 2100 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Le Parc Isertan  
Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Camping Caravaneige Isertan Park at the foot of the Vanoise National Park. Heated pool and indoor pool of over 100m ², rental cabins, rental mobile home wood, rental tents furnished....
Located 14.3 km from Val Thorens15.10 € per day 

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HOTELS
Altapura     
9.1
Val Thorens
Located in Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in the Alps, Altapura offers access to the 3 Valleys’ 600 km of ski routes. It features a pool and a spa. All of the wood-paneled rooms...
Located in Val ThorensRoom from 225 €
Résidence Les Balcons de Val Thorens     
6.6
Val Thorens
The Residence Les Balcons is located in Val Thorens ski resort, in the 3 Valleys ski domain. It offers mountain views and chalet accommodation that can accommodate up to 15 guests....
Located in Val ThorensRoom from 39 €
Residence Montana Plein Sud     
8.4
Val Thorens
Set in the heights of the Vanoise National Park, this residence offers modern apartments with access to an indoor pool and sauna. It is located in the Val Thorens ski resort. Each apartment...
Located in Val ThorensRoom from 160 €

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