Val Thorens : sport and standing in high altitude

Val Thorens : a sporty and innovative ski resort

Val Thorens is a relatively young resort: it was inaugurated at Christmas 1971. Located in the heart of the 3 Valleys, the largest ski area in the world, it benefits from exceptional snow coverage throughout the season. Val Thorens is indeed the highest resort in Europe, with an altitude of 2 300 meters.

This ski resort, which stands apart in the European landscape, is also a sports resort and remains at the forefront of innovation in terms of facilities and events. Since 2014, it has been repeatedly named " Most Innovative European Resort" and "Best Ski Resort in the World".

A dynamic resort, offering many activities

It offers many activities adapted to all: a snowpark, a boardercross, a FamilyPark, a playground, shows for children and much more! It will please both adults and children. Its diversified slopes are adapted to all. Beginners will be delighted with their 11 green runs. The most daring will be spoiled with the 30 red runs and 8 black runs offered.

The resort is also conducive to partying and drinking, with its many restaurants and bars. The most motivated ones meet at the Malaysia, the biggest discotheque of the Alps.

Trail map

Find all the ski lifts, the number and difficulty of the slopes as well as the summits and main points of interest of the resort to find your way around.