Val Thorens, France
Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe, located in the French Alps within the Three Valleys ski area. Renowned for its reliable snow, modern facilities, and extensive ski terrain, it offers access to over 600km of interconnected slopes, making it ideal for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Its high altitude ensures a long season and spectacular alpine views. The resort features contemporary accommodation, lively après-ski, and a variety of mountain restaurants. Beyond skiing, visitors can enjoy snowshoeing, sledging, and panoramic excursions. Val Thorens combines world-class winter sports with a vibrant resort atmosphere, perfect for an action-packed alpine holiday.
Top Things to Do in Val Thorens:
- Ski or snowboard across the Three Valleys network
- Take in panoramic views from mountain peaks
- Try snowshoeing, sledging, or winter hiking
- Enjoy après-ski in bars and restaurants
- Relax in modern chalets and wellness centres
3* Le Cheval Blanc Apartments
In Val Thorens, France
Europe's highest resort, with superb Three Valleys skiing and great après.
- Massive ski area with glacier skiing and snowsure runs to suit all abilities.
- Party all you like in some of the best après bars in France.
- Ski-in, ski-out resort that’s really convenient to get around.
With the resort at 2,300m and skiing way up to 3,230m, Val Thorens is hard to beat when it comes to great snow conditions. It’s also part of the huge Three Valleys ski area, totalling 600km of slopes that are linked by fast lifts and are highly rated for all kinds of skier – you’ll be in piste paradise whether it’s your first time skiing or your fiftieth.
The compact town’s purpose-built, and loads of the accommodation is ski-in, ski-out, so it couldn’t be easier to get on the slopes. And it’s backed by some pretty impressive scenery too – surrounded on three sides by dramatic mountains. You can end each day with live music and dancing in slopeside hotspots like La Folie Douce and 360 Bar, or a laid-back drink in town favourites like The Frog pub. If you prefer spas over bars, there options aplenty for pampering too. Lots of hotel wellness areas are open to the public, but for some 5-star R&R you can’t beat the Spa Pure Altitude in the Hotel Altapura.
Want to switch up your ski time? Whizz down Europe’s highest zipline at over 100km/h or race through the twists and turns of the Cosmojet, Europe’s longest toboggan run. Or to immerse yourself in the mountains while keeping it low-key, check out the new Caron 3200 building. Perched at the 3,200m summit of the Cime Caron, it features a restaurant, wine lounge bar and a panoramic rooftop terrace – looking out at over 1,000 peaks, it's a proper spectacle.
See what other resorts you can visit in the Three Valleys ski area.
Holidays in Val Thorens come with 24/7 phone support and a Crystal Rep in your resort. Find out more about our Crystal service.
Val Thorens holds the Flocon Vert label for its commitment to sustainable development.
PART OF THE Three Valleys SKI AREA
- Snow range
1,300-3,230m
- Resort height
2,300m
- Three Valleys 600km
- Piste type
Number of runs
- Easy
172
- Intermediate
125
- Difficult
33
