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VAL THORENS, FRANCE
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The highest ski resort in Europe
Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in
Europe and the highest point of the world’s
largest ski area, Les 3 Vallées. The fact
that 99% of the ski area is situated above
2000 metres guarantees snow from Novem-
ber to the beginning of May. And that means
171 days of skiing in the 2018/2019 season!
The well-equipped Val Thorens resort is
a perfect winter playground for people of
all ages and interests. It combines the best
of skiing and après-ski activities as well as
ultra-modern and attractive facilities. And it
doesn’t get much better than Val Thorens,
where doorstep skiing means that you can ski
out of your accommodation and already be
on the ski slopes, enjoying the powdery snow.
The village is car-free and offers a relaxed
après-ski atmosphere with a wide variety of
restaurants, clubs, and other activities, from
spa treatments and workshops for children to
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high-adrenaline activities. The ski area also
gives you a breathtaking view of the Glacier
de Péclet, and the beautiful, 360-degree
panorama includes more than a thousand
French, Italian, and Swiss Alps summits. At
the top, you can chill out and enjoy lunch in
the sun while trying to locate Mont Blanc on
the horizon.
But if you’re looking for something more
extreme, Cascade de Tyrolienne gives a huge
adrenaline rush. It’s the highest zip line in
Europe and stretches for 1.6 kilometres.
Safely strapped in, you can zip along at an
average speed of 75 kilometres an hour and
see the ski slopes from above – 65 metres
above ground, to be exact. After that, try
some ice karting on the Alain Prost ice
circuit. For more family-friendly activities,
choose dog-sledding and glide through the
winter wilderness.
A few facts:
• Three ski areas are accessible
from the resort: Val Thorens–
Orelle (150 km of runs), Vallée des
Belleville (300 km of runs), and
Les 3 Vallées (600 km of runs).
All are renowned for high snow
quality and efficient ski lifts.
• With carving, off-piste,
ski touring, a snowpark,
boardercross, and telemark
skiing, there’s something to suit
everyone.
• Food is a great part of life in
the French Alps. Local specialties
are often cheese- or cream-
based and feature local meats,
potatoes, and a green salad.
For more information:
valthorens.com