Ski holidays in Val Thorens

There are plenty of restaurants, both on the mountain and in the resort itself. You can find Savoyard specialities such as fondue, raclette or tartifilette, if you are cheesed out, there are also a number of fine dining French brasseries,  pizzerias and an American style diner in resort. 

A ski holiday in France is not complete without trying the famous French cheese dishes. La Laiterie is part of the 5* Hotel Altapura, so you can expect high quality dishes. All of the cheeses on their menu are carefully selected and paired together with regional wine, it is a culinary experience not to be missed.

Johns American is an American themed restaurant located in the upper part of Val Thorens, serving a range of tex-mex classics such as fajitas, burgers, salads and their famous ribs.  If you are in the Péclet region,  Les Aiguilles de Pécle is a lovely spot to stop for lunch. With wonderful views of the surrounding ski area, you have the choice of a sit down meal in the upper part of the restaurant or a self service restaurant downstairs. 

Val Thorens is a lively resort and there is no shortage of places to go after a day skiing. The famous Folie Douce is situated under the Plein Sud chairlift, and has live music, DJs and dancers throughout the winter season. Once you have made your way off the mountain, Le Monde is a Dutch après bar in the centre of the resort, promising a party like no other. For the night owls, there are three nightclubs in Val Thorens. Malaysia, Klub Summit and Le Baramix. Malaysia has undergone a refurb for this winter season, new visuals, new music and a new atmosphere, the club’s entrance will also be moved to the bottom of Place Caron.

Val Thorens has been hosting a Belgian week for a number of years.  Join the thousands of Belgian party animals and enjoy seven days of great food, drink and partying. Tickets are mandatory to enter the event. 

A Dutch week is held at the end of each winter, parties and DJ sets are held in some of the best locations in Val Thorens. There are also activities and entertainments for children such as  ski lessons and a kid's disco. You can even test the newest skis and snowboards for free. Register your interest so you don't miss out.

Festi Val Tho marks the beginning of spring and the end of winter season. Each year the music festival has live music and DJ sets in some of the best bars in resort. Admission is free.

There are lots of shops selling souvenirs so you can remember your trip. There are also a couple of pharmacies selling French beauty brands, as well as sport shops with the latest seasons apparel. 

Equipment rental and sports shops are typically open until late in the day so you can maximise your time on the mountain before returning your equipment at the end of your last day.

Many of our properties in Val Thorens also have their own wellness facilities you can use. The luxurious spa area at the Hotel Le Fitz Roy is the perfect spot to enjoy a moment of peace, with an indoor pool, steam room and sauna. If you want to relax in style the Hotel Hameau de Kashmir has a beautiful indoor pool, Nordic bath and sauna. 

For an afternoon of relaxing head to the Le Board Sports Complex. The complex has a swimming pool with swimming lanes, massage jets and a children's area. There is also an adults only area with jacuzzis, a hammam and saunas. 

Treatments and massages are also available to book. Book and pay locally. 

The transfer in Val Thorens will stop as close as possible to your chosen accommodation. In some cases there may be a couple of minutes' walk due to regulations on where coaches can stop.

There is a traffic light system in the Tarantaise Valley controlling traffic and stopping cars and coaches sitting in places where rocks could fall, and to make snow clearing easier when snowing.

Transfers may be longer during bad weather conditions or French school holidays. French school holidays span 20 Dec 25-05 Jan 26, 07 Feb-10 Mar 26 and 04-25 Apr 26.

Private transfers and self drive options are available.