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Val Thorens Ski Holidays
Val Thorens, in the Belleville Valley, is part of the massive Three Valleys ski area and has the honour of being the highest resort in the European Alps. Located at 2,300m, Val Thorens offers high-altitude snow-sure slopes, set against the stunning backdrop of the Peclet Glacier, with plenty of doorstep skiing found in the attractive purpose-built village. Val Thorens is a favourite with serious skiers and boarders, who come for the fantastic snow conditions and the vast selection of intermediate and expert terrain.
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Skiing In Val Thorens – The Mountains
Val Thorens offers 140km of marked trails, with 54 well-maintained runs served by a modern system of 30 lifts. With a top elevation of 3,230m, the skiing is above the tree-line, primarily in wide open bowls, with the high north-facing slopes retaining excellent snow coverage throughout Val Thorens’ unusually long season, which runs from November to May. Beginners in Val Thorens have a separate learning area and 3 free lifts at their disposal, and a huge amount of blue runs on which to challenge themselves. Intermediate skiers in Val Thorens have the most terrain to play on, with over 50% of the runs rated as red, generally long and wide, and perfect for cruising. Val Thorens has some fantastic opportunities for the more experienced skier, ranging from the steep slopes around the Cime de Caron area to the powder fields of the Peclet glacier. The off-piste skiing in Val Thorens is said to be the best in the Trois Vallees, but guides are strongly recommended due to the high avalanche risk. Links to the rest of the Trois Vallees and its’ seemingly endless 600km of pistes are excellent, with many skiers choosing to explore the extensive slopes of Courcheval, Meribel and Les Menuires whilst skiing in Val Thorens.
Val Thorens Skiing – The Village
Val Thorens, established in the early 1970’s, is a far cry from the ugly purpose-built resorts of the time. The village was developed using local materials and adhering to the Savoie architecture of the region, creating an attractive and fairly stylish base. All the facilities are a short walk from the compact pedestrian centre of Val Thorens, and much of the accommodation is ski-in/ski-out. With 70 restaurants, there is plenty of choice for eating out, and the restaurants offer mainly local Savoyard, French and Italian food. Val Thorens has a lively après-ski club scene, offering both quieter wine bars and British-style pubs, and a choice of 7 night-clubs. Most of the action in Val Thorens centres around the skiing and snowboarding, but snow-mobiling is a popular activity and parapenting and snow-shoeing are both available. Val Thorens is also home to a huge indoor Sports Centre, offering activities including rock-climbing, hockey, soccer, swimming and tennis.
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