Snowshoeing or Winter Hiking
Off-piste trails 3 hrs
Discover the tranquil beauty of the snowy landscape away from the pistes.
Where to stay
Hotels in Val Thorens
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At a glance
Climate
Alpine
Languages
French and English
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Centre
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, small amounts for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
90 · Outstanding
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Tartiflette
Raclette
Fondue Savoyarde
Croissant
When to visit Val Thorens
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February
Busiest: Dec-Apr
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Jan90
Very cold, heavy snow
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Feb95
Cold, excellent snow
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Mar90
Milder, good snow
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Apr70
Spring skiing, melting
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May10
Closed, melting snow
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Jun20
Summer activities, green
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Jul25
Summer activities, warm
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Aug25
Summer activities, warm
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Sept20
Autumn, cooling
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Oct30
Pre-season, cold
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Nov60
Opening, first snow
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Dec85
Cold, snowy, festive
Things to do in Val Thorens
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 8 of 8 places ·
Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
4 places
Après-Ski at La Folie Douce
Piste-side 3 hrs
Experience the iconic open-air party with live music and dancing on the slopes.
Cosmojet Toboggan Run
Péclet Funitel 1 hr
Enjoy a thrilling 6km sledging experience with twists and turns.
Ice Driving Experience
Car Park P2 2 hrs
Learn to drift and control a car on a dedicated ice circuit.
The Orelle-Val Thorens Zipline
Bouquetin chairlift 1 hr
Soar across the valley on the highest zip line in the world, reaching speeds up to 100km/h.
Any time of day
3 places
Skiing & Snowboarding Les 3 Vallées
Resort-wide 8 hrs
Explore the vast interconnected slopes of the world's largest ski area.
Relax at a Mountain Spa
Various hotels 2 hrs
Unwind with treatments and enjoy panoramic views from a high-altitude spa.
High-Altitude Dining
Mountain restaurants 2 hrs
Savor traditional Savoyard cuisine with stunning panoramic mountain backdrops.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Val Thorens
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