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Ski holidays in Val Thorens

Europe’s highest ski resort, surrounded by spectacular 3,000m peaks

At an altitude of 2300m, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and as part of the huge Three Valleys area, in undoubtedly one of the very best! The resort has been designed to offer doorstep skiing from practically wherever you stay and has a village feel around a compact centre (where car access is restricted). the height of Val Thorens means long hours of sunshine, an unrivaled snow record and great skiing for all grades. Nightlife is relaxed with a good choice of restaurants, bars and clubs. There is also a superb sports centre in the village with an outdoor pool, sauna and whirlpool.

Val Thorens, France | 28th March 2018 | Inghams Ski

Ski and Snowboard Information

Skiing Levels

Beginners
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross Country

Beginners ski holidays in Val Thorens

Val Thorens is ideal for learning to ski or board with a a good ski school and wide gentle runs by the resort centre.

Intermediates ski holidays in Val Thorens

Extensive skiing and some the best intermediate runs in the 3 Valleys, from the good choice on the Peclet glacier to the cruisy routes down to and above Les Menuires.

Advanced ski holdiays in Val Thorens

The long steep Combe Rosael and Combe de Caron will provide a challenge to most, and you will be spoilt for choice for bumps. Superb off-piste, including the spectacular Vallon du Lou.

Snowboarding holidays in Val Thorens

There are 2 "Boarder Crosses" in Val Thorens and an excellent "Snow Park as well as plenty of off-piste opportunities".

Mountain Facts

Area 170 km
Resort Altitude1300m
Ski Alt. From1300m
Ski Alt. To3230m
Runs
177

111

30
Longest Run8
Lifts Chairlifts 66 , Cable car 4 , Draglifts 52 , Gondolas 37
Lift Times
9 - 4.45
Lift Ski LockersNo
Whole Area Pass Lifts159
Night Skiing IncludedNo
Glaciers1
Mountain Restaurants11
Snow Cannons43
Off-piste OptionsYes
Slope Direction,E,S,W
Ski/Resort bus
Free but not need for skiing

from£1574pp
88 rooms

The Altapura lives up to its name as the ‘highest ski palace’, redefining luxury and style in Val Thorens.

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from£1184pp
80 rooms

Reaching the lifts from the Hotel Val Thorens couldn’t be easier, just clip in and ski! A fabulous ski-in/ski-out hotel with excellent spa facilities and 2 restaurants available for dinner.

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from£804pp
202 rooms

Hotel Club Les Arolles offers great value for money on a full board basis with buffet-style meals, including wine in the evenings.

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from£674pp

The Plein Sud has a fantastic location, benefiting from great views across the snowy peaks, plus ski-in/ski-out access.

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from£1044pp
59 rooms

This delightful Hôtel de Charme enjoys spectacular views of the resort and surrounding peaks and is just 100m from the shops and nightlife

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from£774pp
49 rooms

Run by the charming Garcin family, the Val Chavière is one of our most popular hotels, offering a very warm welcome and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in a superb ski-in/out location.

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from£924pp
28 rooms

This hotel has wonderful views over the slopes and the mountains and it couldn't be easier to begin your skiing day as the slopes are right on the doorstep.

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from£1034pp
107 rooms

Renovated hotel with a modern theme and vintage twist with fantastic ski-in/ski-out access.

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from£370pp

The Machu Pichu Apartments have a super piste-side location allowing for easy access to the slopes.

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from£314pp
170 rooms

The Cheval Blanc is an attractive ski in-ski out residence enjoying a quiet location in the lower part of the resort, with a good standard of comfort.

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from£474pp
135 rooms

This is one of the premier Residences in Val Thorens with its piste side location and 1 minute walk to the centre of resort.

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from£891pp
93 rooms

Located at the foot of the slopes, the Hotel Hameau de Kashmir enjoys stunning views, excellent service and a stylish interior with a selection of hotel suites available.

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from£604pp
93 rooms

Located at the foot of the slopes, the Résidence Hameau de Kashmir enjoys stunning views, excellent service and a stylish interior with a selection of luxurious apartments.

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from£374pp
58 rooms

The Tikal Apartments benefit from an excellent ski-in/ski-out location, and are also near the centre of Val Thorens and it's amenities.

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Inghams Plus

Groups - Up to 1 in 7 go Free W18/19
2-for-1 Ski & Boot Hire when you pre-book your lift pass
Save up to £13 on each adult lift pass- pre-booked prices based on Three Valleys 'TRIBU' offer
Overnight Snow Train Offer 8 days ski/board & boot hire for the price of 6 (book locally)
Early Booking Offers at selected hotels
Free child helmet when booking skis & boots
Free child places in apartments on selected dates at selected hotels
Family Lift Pass available - giving great savings
Inghams Rep based in resort

Special Offers

Things To Do

Snow shoe walks
Ice driving
Sports centre
Indoor swimming pool
Sauna/ hammam
Tennis and squash courts
Gym
Hang-gliding
Bowling
Excellent toboggan run (6 km long!) on dedicated piste
Classical/jazz concerts
Cinema
Full programme of apres ski events

Facilities

High altitude skiing & guaranteed snow
Ski in ski out
Short transfers

Family Facilities

High altitude skiing & guaranteed snow
Ski in ski out
Short transfers

Ski Extras

Winter 2018/19 Pre-bookable Lift Passes, Ski Hire & Tuition

SKI INCLUSIVE
Ski Inclusive – Save up to £70 per person

Book our Ski Inclusive bundle and save £s on your lift pass, skis / board and boots. See our Ski Inclusive page for details.

Learn to Ski Packs
6 days local lift pass, 6 days ski & boot hire, 6 days tuition (3hrs per day)
*Adult £445 L / £464 H Child £385 L / £402 H**

All Learn to Ski Packs must be pre-booked in the UK and are not bookable locally.

*Child 5-12yrs. Season dates as per lift passes.

Lift Passes	Days	Adult 13-64yrs	Child* 5-12yrs	Senior 65+	Family 2 ad & 2 ch 5-17yrs
Three Valleys area pass	6	£238 L/£266 H	£201 L/£224 H	£226 L/£252 H	£805 L/£895 H
Val Thorens lift pass	6	£197 L/£220 H	£168 L/£187 H	£189 L/£211 H	£674 L/£749 H

L (15-21 Dec & 13-end of season), H (all other dates).
*0-4 Free (issued in resort, photo required)

Equipment	Description	Blue	Red	Black
Adult 13+	Skis	£89	£103	£117
	Skis & Boots	£120	£139	£156
	Snowboard	-	£103	£117
	Snowboard & boots	-	£139	£156
*Child 6-12**	Skis & boots	-	£93	-
	Snowboard & boots	-	£93	-

Equipment Hire (6 days) – Please see here for description of hire categories.

*White category skis/boots available for children aged 3-5: £51.

*Child snowboard & boots 8-12yrs.

Tuition	Days	Hours	Adult 13+yrs	*Child 5-12yrs**
Ski	6	3 hrs per day*	£177 L/£187 M/£209 H	£177 L/£187 M/£209 H
Snowboard	6	3 hrs per day*	£177 L/£187 M/£209 H	£177 L/£187 M/£209 H
Ski	3	2 hrs per day	£114	-

L (13 April-end of season), M (5 Jan-8 Feb & 9 March-5 April), H (all other dates)

*2 hrs on Sun

*Child snowboard tuition 7-12yrs

Prices and supplements are correct at time of printing. Up-to-date prices will be confirmed at time of booking.

Useful Information

Resort Code: FRVT

Childcare available in resort (this is to be moved)

Non-ski kindergarten: 3 months-4 years, approx. €380 for 6 days (lunch not provided) or €190 for 6 half days.

Pre bookable Ski kindergarten: 3-4 years, 6 mornings (3 hours) £175.

Languages spoken: French

Time difference: GMT+1

Currency: EUR

Travel and Transportation

Flights depart Saturday

To Geneva

From Gatwick
Manchester
Heathrow*
Jersey
Edinburgh
Belfast Int'l
Inverness
Birmingham
Isle of Man
Cambridge
Newcastle
Leeds Bradford

Transfer 3hrs by coach

Flights depart Saturdays

To Chambery

From Gatwick
Exeter
Stansted
Manchester
Southamton
Bristol

Transfer 2hrs 15mins by coach

Supplements apply on some flights.

*Only private transfers (at supplement) available on these flights.

Rail

Direct Eurostar to Moutiers
Transfer from Moutiers - 1hr

Private transfers and Self drive are available.

Car hire available: No

Evening resort bus service: No

Local bus services:

Parking available: No

Resort Ski bus available: Yes

Ski bus info:

Free but not need for skiing

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Choice of ski-in/ski-out accommodation

Short transfers from Chambéry Airport

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Ski holidays in Val Thorens

Europe’s highest ski resort, surrounded by spectacular 3,000m peaks

Ski and Snowboard Information

Inghams Plus

Special Offers

Things To Do

Facilities

Family Facilities

Ski Extras

Winter 2018/19 Pre-bookable Lift Passes, Ski Hire & Tuition

Useful Information

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