Val Thorens Things To Do

As the resort of Val Thorens continues to develop and evolve, there is more and more for the non-skier to enjoy, with an increasing list of leisure activities and off-the-slope entertainment. 

 

Outdoor Activities 

Snowmobiling

Tobogganing

Snowshoeing

Paragliding

Walking trails

Micro light flights

Ice driving

Ice climbing

Night sledging

 

Indoor Activities 

Sports centre

Squash

Tennis

Badminton

Roller skating

Swimming

Indoor golf

Trampolining

Volleyball

Children’s' play area

Bowling

Billiards

 

The resort has several saunas, Jacuzzis and a solarium. A spa at Institut des Neiges offers the chance for relaxation and rejuvenation, and a range of beauty treatments and massages. A cinema shows films in English, there are 3 video arcades for kids and the town hosts weekly classical music or jazz concerts. Val Thorens now has a pedestrianised town centre and has taken on more of a village-feel, with shops to browse round and a main square. Non-skiers can take the cable-car to the top of Cime de Caron, the highest point in the valley, to enjoy the breathtaking views.  

 

Après Ski 

Home to the highest après ski in Europe, there's plenty of choice in the village bars, with the popular hang-outs filling up when the lifts close and a selection of venues staying until the early hours. The resort attracts a broad mix of European guests, helping to create a lively atmosphere throughout the town. 

 

Dining 

As well as fast food and restaurants serving British, Italian and Mexican dishes, Val Thorens offers plenty of local French fare in the cafes and bistros, especially up on the mountain, with a host of Savoyard specialities, such as fondue, tartiflette and raclette. For special occasions, the resort also offers a number of expensive and upmarket restaurants requiring reservations.