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Val Thorens
Europe’s highest ski resort forms part of the vast Three Valleys network and has one of the longest and most reliable ski seasons anywhere – making this an early and late season favourite.
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Forecast today: Generally clear
- Max temp: -3.7 °c
- Min temp: -6.9 °c
- Last snowed: Fri 10 Jan
The Ski Club in Val Thorens ...
Constant investment in the lift network also allows it to boast one of the most efficient lift networks in France.
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.
Beginner- Fast lifts
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- Resort Activities
- Advanced
- Aprés
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Beginner
Fast lifts
Resort ActivitiesPros and cons
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Extensive slopes for all abilities, plus access to the vast Three Valleys ski area
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One of the most snowsure resorts in the world, let alone the Alps
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Great lift system that has been constantly improving
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Very convenient ski-in-ski-out resort
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All above the tree-line so can be bleak in bad weather
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Not a huge amount to do for non-skiers
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Some very crowded pistes and busy intersections
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Après can get a bit rowdy for some
On the Slopes
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.
For Beginners
For Intermediates
For Advanced/Expert & Off Piste
In the Resort
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.
For Families
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.
For Après
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.
Getting to Val Thorens
- Chambéry airport: 2 hours (driving)
- Geneva airport: 3 hours (driving)
- Snowtrain: 8-10 hours from London
- Calais: approximately 11 hours driving (598 miles)
Season Dates & Lift Pass Prices
Season Dates
- Opens: Saturday 23 November 2024
- Closes: Sunday 4 May 2025
Connections to the rest of the Three Vallees network open on 6 December 2024, and close on 21 April 2025.
Lift Pass Prices
| // | 1 Day | 3 Days | 6 Days |
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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 |
Ski Club Recognised: Environmentally Sustainable Resort
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.
- Val Thorens and the Belleville valley was first accredited in 2022
- The ecological governance of the resort drew particular attention, including preserving several rare natural habitats
- A comprehensive package of support is in place to support diversification of the local economy
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Val Thorens PDFTop (3230m)
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| Max temp | -6.7°c | -6.7°c | -8.6°c | -5.1°c | -4.6°c | -4°c | -3.4°c | -4.6°c | -6.8°c | -2.3°c | -2.3°c | -4.1°c | -3.1°c | -3.1°c | -4.9°c | -4.5°c | -5°c | -6°c | -4.4°c | -4.2°c | -3.4°c | -4.4°c | -6.2°c | -7°c | -7.3°c | -7.5°c | -8.7°c | -6.9°c | -6.8°c | -8.1°c |
| Min temp | -9.6°c | -9.7°c | -9.7°c | -6.6°c | -5.1°c | -4.9°c | -4.6°c | -6.8°c | -8.2°c | -6.2°c | -4.5°c | -4.5°c | -5.1°c | -5.2°c | -5.4°c | -5.2°c | -6.4°c | -6.4°c | -6.1°c | -4.6°c | -4.6°c | -6.2°c | -7°c | -8°c | -8.8°c | -8.7°c | -10.3°c | -9.8°c | -8.1°c | -8.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.4°c | -6.7°c | -14.4°c | -11.6°c | -9.6°c | -9.8°c | -7.5°c | -9.1°c | -11.4°c | -6.2°c | -2.3°c | -4.5°c | -10°c | -7.7°c | -9.9°c | -9.8°c | -9.2°c | -10.3°c | -10.8°c | -9.3°c | -9.7°c | -8.1°c | -10.6°c | -11.8°c | -13.6°c | -11.5°c | -8.7°c | -9.8°c | -10.6°c | -12°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -6.7°c | -6.7°c | -8.6°c |
| Min temp | -9.6°c | -9.7°c | -9.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.4°c | -6.7°c | -14.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | -5.1°c | -4.6°c | -4°c |
| Min temp | -6.6°c | -5.1°c | -4.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.6°c | -9.6°c | -9.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 12.4 cm | 3.2 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -3.4°c | -4.6°c | -6.8°c |
| Min temp | -4.6°c | -6.8°c | -8.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.5°c | -9.1°c | -11.4°c |
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| Max temp | -2.3°c | -2.3°c | -4.1°c |
| Min temp | -6.2°c | -4.5°c | -4.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.2°c | -2.3°c | -4.5°c |
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| Max temp | -3.1°c | -3.1°c | -4.9°c |
| Min temp | -5.1°c | -5.2°c | -5.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -10°c | -7.7°c | -9.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 2 cm | 4.8 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -4.5°c | -5°c | -6°c |
| Min temp | -5.2°c | -6.4°c | -6.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.8°c | -9.2°c | -10.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.9 cm |
| Max temp | -4.4°c | -4.2°c | -3.4°c |
| Min temp | -6.1°c | -4.6°c | -4.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.8°c | -9.3°c | -9.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 11.4 cm | 9.1 cm | 3.5 cm |
| Max temp | -4.4°c | -6.2°c | -7°c |
| Min temp | -6.2°c | -7°c | -8°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.1°c | -10.6°c | -11.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 4.3 cm | 2.4 cm | 1 cm |
| Max temp | -7.3°c | -7.5°c | -8.7°c |
| Min temp | -8.8°c | -8.7°c | -10.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -13.6°c | -11.5°c | -8.7°c |
Resort (1450m)
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1.8 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.2 cm | 6.5 cm | 1.8 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 1.2 cm | 3.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 4.5 cm | 3.4 cm | 2.7 cm | 1.9 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | -3.7°c | -3.7°c | -6.1°c | -3.7°c | -3.1°c | -2.6°c | -1°c | -1.1°c | -2.6°c | 0.8°c | 0.8°c | -0.5°c | -0.8°c | -0.8°c | -3.2°c | -1.5°c | -1.7°c | -2.5°c | -1.4°c | -1.3°c | -0.9°c | -1.1°c | -2.4°c | -2.7°c | -3.4°c | -3.6°c | -4.5°c | -3°c | -3°c | -4.2°c |
| Min temp | -6.6°c | -6.9°c | -6.9°c | -5.5°c | -3.7°c | -3.3°c | -2.2°c | -2.6°c | -4.7°c | -2.6°c | -0.6°c | -1.5°c | -2.1°c | -3.4°c | -3.6°c | -2.4°c | -2.5°c | -2.9°c | -2.9°c | -1.7°c | -1.7°c | -2.5°c | -2.7°c | -4.5°c | -5.2°c | -4.5°c | -5.9°c | -5.6°c | -4.2°c | -5°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.4°c | -3.7°c | -10.8°c | -9°c | -7.5°c | -7°c | -2°c | -3.9°c | -6°c | -2.6°c | 0.7°c | -0.6°c | -4.9°c | -4.1°c | -6.9°c | -5.8°c | -5.6°c | -6°c | -6.2°c | -5.2°c | -5.7°c | -4.1°c | -5.5°c | -6.2°c | -8.4°c | -6.8°c | -4.5°c | -5.4°c | -3°c | -4.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -3.7°c | -3.7°c | -6.1°c |
| Min temp | -6.6°c | -6.9°c | -6.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.4°c | -3.7°c | -10.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.8 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | -3.7°c | -3.1°c | -2.6°c |
| Min temp | -5.5°c | -3.7°c | -3.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -9°c | -7.5°c | -7°c |
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| Snow expected | 6.5 cm | 1.8 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -1°c | -1.1°c | -2.6°c |
| Min temp | -2.2°c | -2.6°c | -4.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -2°c | -3.9°c | -6°c |
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| Max temp | 0.8°c | 0.8°c | -0.5°c |
| Min temp | -2.6°c | -0.6°c | -1.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.6°c | 0.7°c | -0.6°c |
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| Max temp | -0.8°c | -0.8°c | -3.2°c |
| Min temp | -2.1°c | -3.4°c | -3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.9°c | -4.1°c | -6.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.2 cm | 3.7 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | -1.5°c | -1.7°c | -2.5°c |
| Min temp | -2.4°c | -2.5°c | -2.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.8°c | -5.6°c | -6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm |
| Max temp | -1.4°c | -1.3°c | -0.9°c |
| Min temp | -2.9°c | -1.7°c | -1.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.2°c | -5.2°c | -5.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 4.5 cm | 3.4 cm | 2.7 cm |
| Max temp | -1.1°c | -2.4°c | -2.7°c |
| Min temp | -2.5°c | -2.7°c | -4.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.1°c | -5.5°c | -6.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.9 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | -3.4°c | -3.6°c | -4.5°c |
| Min temp | -5.2°c | -4.5°c | -5.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.4°c | -6.8°c | -4.5°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 10/01/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | 22.8 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 200 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 150 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | New snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 153 out of 156 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 23 Nov 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 04 May 2025 |
France
Updated 14/01
High pressure dominates over most of Europe this week, thanks to the Jetstream forming a strong barrier along the west cost of Ireland, the UK and Norway. As a result, plenty of sun and fine, dry and bright conditions will be story of the week from now until the end of the weekend.
Things will remain cold, however, with a freezing line camping out at around 1,000m, occasionally peaking to 2,000m in the midday sun. Daytime highs of -5°C can be expected at 2,000m, occasionally slipping into positive temperatures throughout the week.
This barrier is broken as the weekend comes to a conclusion, with more unsettled weather moving in over the course of the new week – it is still to far out to see what affect this may have.
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.
Get involved with our Reps
Meet your Rep using the details below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
- Phone: +44 (0) 7743 938 879
- Meeting time: Sun: 10am // Mon – Fri: 9:30am
- Meeting venue: Bottom of Castor and Pollux
- Social hour time: 6pm-7pm
- Social hour venue: Le Baramix
Val Thorens Reps Calendar 2024/25
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.
Simon Illingworth
Repping dates: 18/01/2025 - 01/02/2025I started skiing aged 11 with my parents and so began a lifelong addiction. Back in the 80’s I ran the ski club at Newcastle Poly followed by 2 seasons in Meribel before returning to the world. Since then I’ve squeezed in 2-3 weeks recreational skiing a year. Now the pressure of work is easing I hope to spend longer in the mountains and am looking forward to skiing with fellow club members. Off the slopes I’m a keen downhill mountain biker and also enjoy walking, sailing and getting away in our camper van.
Peter Knight
Repping dates: 01/02/2025 - 15/02/2025I discovered skiing unexpectedly at the age of 40, and it quickly became my passion, some might even call it an obsession. Since then, I’ve been making up for lost time by exploring many of Europe’s larger ski resorts, as well as some hidden gems, and have made several trips to the incredible Whistler. Over the last few winters, I’ve had the privilege of spending multiple weeks on the slopes, deepening my experience, honing my skills, and expanding my knowledge of the sport.
In December 2022, I completed the Ski Club of Great Britain Rep’s Course in Tignes, and since then, I’ve eagerly embraced the role of Ski Club Rep both in resorts and on Freshtracks Holidays. I can’t wait for the upcoming season, where I look forward to skiing with fellow Ski Club members and sharing my enthusiasm for this incredible sport!
Mark Brailey
Repping dates: 15/02/2025 - 01/03/2025Ski mad, chess playing Bristol Rugby fanatic and father of two. Short and sweet... Much like myself.
Martin Woods
Repping dates: 01/03/2025 - 15/03/2025I 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.
Peter Neden
Repping dates: 15/03/2025 - 29/03/2025I’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.
Ski Club Reps help you discover better skiing.
- Your Personal Resort Guru: Think of them as your walking, talking, skiing encyclopaedias.
- Unite and Conquer: They’re all about fostering the spirit of togetherness and championing Members skiing together.
- Adventures Galore: Get ready for a rollercoaster of fun! These maestros of merriment are masters at curating a weekly lineup of exciting events.
- Perks and Discounts: Discover the treasure trove of Ski Club benefits and discounts, courtesy of your Reps.
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