Forecast today: Partly cloudy
VT has access to a varied 140km of local slopes, the Orelle Valley – often considered the ‘fourth valley’ of the Three Valleys area – and via six passes to Méribel and the rest of the 600km of linked pistes that extend to the far end of Courchevel.
The lively resort sits at the head of the Belleville Valley and completely above the treeline, alongside Les Menuires and St Martin de Belleville. These villages provide the perfect option for those looking to escape the bustle of Val Thorens itself, providing a quieter base from which to ski. On clear days, the location lends itself to a truly spectacular panorama, though it sometimes does present a challenge during whiteouts.
High altitude, wide pistes dominate the Val Thorens ski area. This makes it the ideal resort for cruising around on a sunny day, but it can be a challenge when the weather is bad and the cloud is low. The beginner slopes lie right in the heart of the village, whilst the rest of the local slopes are a network of blues and reds – most of which are a blast first thing in the morning when freshly groomed.
Seen from the slopes, the resort is undoubtedly more attractive than some other French resorts, and it has a really lively ski resort buzz. Buildings are mainly medium-rise and wood-clad, whilst the snow-covered, mostly traffic-free streets add to the atmosphere.
The resort is very convenient for families as the nursery slopes are located right in the heart of the village. There is an excellent sports centre for those bad weather days and the toboggan run is one of the most entertaining in the Alps.
VT has a serious reputation for après and in Bar 360 and the Folie Douce, the resort has two of the Alps’ best on slope bars. The ski down from 360 is much easier – down a green – so bear this in mind if you have a beginner or an unconfident intermediate in your group. Down in town head to the Frog and Roastbeef or Saloon for the liveliest après.
Connections to the rest of the Three Vallees network open on 6 December 2024, and close on 21 April 2025.
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Val Thorens & Orelle Only | |||
Adult (Aged 13-64) | €65 | €195 | €320 |
Child (Aged 5-12) | €52 | €156 | €256 |
Senior (65-74) | €58.50 | €175.50 | €288 |
Senior (75+) | €16.20 | €48.70 | €80 |
Three Vallees | |||
Adult (Aged 18-74) | €79 | €237 | €395 |
Child (Aged 5-17) | €64.70 | €194.30 | €323.90 |
Senior (75+) | €19.70 | €59.20 | €98.70 |
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Val Thorens – as part of the wider Belleville commune including St Martin and Les Menuires – has been awarded one snowflake out of a possible three, representing investment in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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Max temp | -3.5°c | -3°c | -4.4°c | -2.8°c | -2.8°c | -3.5°c | -2.2°c | -2.1°c | -4°c | -4.4°c | -4.7°c | -5.1°c | -6.9°c | -7.5°c | -7.9°c | -5°c | -4.9°c | -6.8°c | -4.2°c | -4.2°c | -6.3°c | -4.7°c | -4.6°c | -7.3°c | -5.9°c | -5.8°c | -6.9°c | -4.6°c | -4.4°c | -5.8°c |
Min temp | -6.1°c | -4.5°c | -5°c | -4.9°c | -3.6°c | -6.7°c | -7.2°c | -4°c | -5.7°c | -5.8°c | -5.3°c | -6.1°c | -7.7°c | -7.9°c | -8.6°c | -9.5°c | -6.8°c | -8.8°c | -8.7°c | -6.3°c | -7.8°c | -7.8°c | -7.3°c | -8.7°c | -8.9°c | -6.9°c | -7.7°c | -7.9°c | -5.8°c | -6.6°c |
Feels like temp | -12.7°c | -8.9°c | -7.8°c | -4.9°c | -2.8°c | -3.5°c | -7.2°c | -2.2°c | -4°c | -10.3°c | -9.1°c | -5.1°c | -11.8°c | -13.3°c | -12.7°c | -9.5°c | -5°c | -6.8°c | -8.7°c | -4.2°c | -6.3°c | -7.8°c | -4.7°c | -7.3°c | -8.9°c | -5.9°c | -6.9°c | -7.9°c | -8.5°c | -9.3°c |
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Feels like temp | -12.7°c | -8.9°c | -7.8°c |
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Max temp | -2.8°c | -2.8°c | -3.5°c |
Min temp | -4.9°c | -3.6°c | -6.7°c |
Feels like temp | -4.9°c | -2.8°c | -3.5°c |
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Max temp | -1°c | -1°c | -2.2°c | 0.3°c | 0.4°c | -0.4°c | 0.7°c | 0.7°c | -0.6°c | -1.7°c | -1.8°c | -1.8°c | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -3.8°c | -2.1°c | -2.1°c | -3.4°c | -1.4°c | -1.4°c | -3.2°c | -2°c | -1.9°c | -3.8°c | -3°c | -2.9°c | -3.5°c | -1.4°c | -1.3°c | -2.5°c |
Min temp | -3.2°c | -2.5°c | -2.6°c | -2.7°c | -0.4°c | -3°c | -3.8°c | -0.6°c | -2°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -2.7°c | -4.1°c | -3.8°c | -5.1°c | -5.8°c | -3.4°c | -4.8°c | -5°c | -3.2°c | -4.3°c | -5.1°c | -3.8°c | -5.3°c | -5.9°c | -3.5°c | -4.1°c | -5°c | -2.5°c | -3.2°c |
Feels like temp | -8.1°c | -4.1°c | -2.5°c | -2.7°c | 0.3°c | -0.4°c | -3.8°c | 0.6°c | -0.6°c | -5.6°c | -5°c | -1.8°c | -7.4°c | -7.6°c | -7.1°c | -5.8°c | -2.1°c | -3.4°c | -5°c | -1.4°c | -3.2°c | -5.1°c | -2°c | -3.8°c | -5.9°c | -3°c | -3.5°c | -5°c | -1.4°c | -2.5°c |
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Max temp | 0.3°c | 0.4°c | -0.4°c |
Min temp | -2.7°c | -0.4°c | -3°c |
Feels like temp | -2.7°c | 0.3°c | -0.4°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 14/02/2025 |
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Next 3 days | 8.8 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 200 cm |
Lower piste depth | 150 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Old snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 156 out of 156 |
Resort opening date | Sat 23 Nov 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 04 May 2025 |
Updated 18/02
High pressure over Eastern and Central Europe creates a strong barrier that is preventing low pressure and unsettled weather making its way in off the Atlantic. The result will be a cool but otherwise really stable week and weekend ahead for the French Alps.
Sun will be the order of the day for most of this week, with a few flutters of cloud cover moving in through the middle of this week before becoming permanent over the weekend. The freezing line will drop overnight, with lows of -9°C possible at 2,000m. From its nadir at 1,000m, the line will climb in the midday sun, reaching 2,000m every day, bringing spring-like conditions to make areas.
Early indicators are for some more snowfall to begin the new week, but it remains too early to tell whether this will bring meaningful snow to the region.
Log your upcoming trip to Val Thorens now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Meet your Rep using the details below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your heart’s content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 4 January and 28 March 2025, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Saturday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Val Thorens now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
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I fell in love with skiing after a school ski trip almost 40 years ago and have been skiing ever since. It’s an exhilarating sport with fantastic scenery to go with it. What’s not to like? I was lucky enough to work in Seattle for a few years and skied at every possible opportunity. Whistler became like a second home. I’m UK based again now, but being a Ski Club rep has given me the opportunity to visit resorts around the world and meet great people. On the mountain I’m always on the lookout for some fresh powder, but I’m equally as happy to carve my way down a freshly groomed piste. At the end of the day, discussing the day’s adventures over an après drink is the icing on the cake.
I’ve been skiing, climbing and mountaineering for over 30 years and my enthusiasm for the mountains and wild places continues to grow. It is a great joy to share those special times in the mountains with others so I'm looking forward to an active time as a ski rep with the club this year. I am most looking forward to getting off the pistes in fresh snow in some new resorts.
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