Hotel Le Val Chavière

  • Three Valleys Ski Area, France, Val Thorens

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Run by the charming Garcin family, the Val Chavière is one of our most popular hotels in Val Thorens, offering a very warm welcome and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in a superb ski-in/out location. The hotel is deservedly popular with our guests and is excellent value. In particular, the quality and quantity of the food served is often singled out for praise and the reason that many return to this hotel.

Food and drink

You will be spoilt for choice during meal times, each morning a hearty breakfast buffet is available and when you return from a day on the slopes a five course meal awaits you. Evening meals have a set menu created using fresh and seasonal produce, and you can look forward to a weekly Savoyard evening with fondue, singing and music. 

When you have returned from a day on the slopes the hotel bar is an ideal spot to catch up with your friends and family, enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine then head to the games room where you can find a pool table, cards and various board games.

Great location

With a fantastic location in Val Thorens, the Val Chavière is a short walk to the vibrant resort centre where you can find a range of shops, bars and restaurants. Benefitting from having a ski in, ski out access and being next to the Pionniers chairlift, you can easily get onto the mountain each day - it is a great base for exploring the Three Valleys. Fantastic views can be enjoyed from the hotel, whether you are enjoying the winter sun on your balcony or having breakfast you can admire the snow capped mountains - to the south-west you can see the ''la pointe de la Masse'' and ''les aiguilles de Peclet to the south east. 

Val Thorens

  • Resort altitude of 2,300m
  • 600km of marked pistes 
  • 53 green, 137 blue, 106 red and 32 black runs

At an altitude of 2,300m, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and as part of the huge Three Valleys area, it is 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 unrivalled snow record and great skiing for all grades. 

The Vallée des Belleville, including Val Thorens, has received the Flocon Vert label, demonstrating the resort's dedication to environmental preservation and highlighting its dedication to sustainable development. When you arrive in Val Thorens, the best way to get around is by foot, bus, or skis - many of the hotels are in great locations, so the pistes are easily accessible, no matter where you are. To keep the slopes skiable, all snow groomers use a more sustainable fuel and are equipped with a snow coverage gauge device to determine where artificial snow coverage is required. After a day on the slopes, many of the buildings are well insulated to keep the heat in and have smart heating controls to reduce the use of energy. Solar panels are also used to generate renewable electricity.

Skiing and snowboarding in Val Thorens

Val Thorens is known for its fantastic snow quality throughout the winter season, with the majority of the skiing being above 2000 metres.  Beginners will enjoy being closer to home on the fantastic nursery slopes, while the more advanced will enjoy the variety of different graded slopes throughout the resort. Being part of the largest interlinked ski area there are no limits on where you can go. Those with a full area pass have the opportunity to explore the wider Three Valleys ski area, a snow lovers paradise, with efficient links between Meribel, Courchevel and Les Menuires.

Where to stay in Val Thorens

We offer a variety of accommodation in Val Thorens, the majority of them having the benefit of ski in/ ski out access, making it incredibly easy to get onto this world renowned ski area.

Bars and restaurants in Val Thorens

The nightlife scene here is vibrant, you'll find plenty of great options for restaurants, bars, and clubs to choose from. La Folie Douce is the perfect spot for a drink or two after a day of mountain adventures. You'll love the lively atmosphere, with  live music and DJ sets to keep you entertained. Après ski continues in Le Monde, a Dutch bar in the resort's centre. If partying isn't really your thing then don't worry, there are plenty of bars where you can enjoy watching live sports. The Shamrock Irish Pub is a great place for you to check out.

What's included in an Inghams holiday to Val Thorens

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, half board  chalet catering. Optional add ons include equipment hire, lift pass and tuition, please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for more information on these.

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 600 km
Runs 53 136 113 35
Longest run 0 Km
Snowparks
Lifts Drag lifts 0, Chairlifts 0, Cablecars 0
Slope direction
Ski/resort bus True
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 49
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 6

Reception

  • Check in time 5pm
  • Check out time 12pm 
  • Official rating: 3

Local Fees and Taxes

  • Resort tax €1.65 per person, per day (under 18s Free of charge) paid locally

Rooms

Le Val Chavieres 49 rooms overlook the surrounding mountains, south-west facing rooms look towards the 'pointe de la Masse' and the south-east facing rooms look over the 'les aiguilles de Peclet'.

Twin bedrooms sleep two people and are around 17m², with a balcony with mountain views. An additional single bed is available for a third person, suitable for a child. These rooms are also available for sole occupancy for a supplement.

Family rooms sleep two adults and two children and are around 20-25m². Family rooms have a double bed or twin beds, plus bunk beds suitable for children. This room type is available on request so please call to book.

Room facilities

  • Satellite TV
  • Safe
  • Bath with shower head attachment or shower room
  • WC
  • Daily house keeping is included
  • Both room types can accommodate a cot

Accessibility

The Hotel Le Val Chaviere is not recommended for those with reduced mobility. There is not any adapted rooms available, however the twin rooms are accessible by lift. 

  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No

Longitude: 6.5666
Latitude: 45.3018

Ski in/ski out location with the ski lifts and ski school meeting place just opposite.

  • The hotel is next to the Pionniers chiarlift.
  • It has an excellent central location in Val Thorens within a couple of minutes' walk of bars and shops.
  • Our partner ski hire shop is just a minute's walk (100m).
Facilities
  • Bar and lounge
  • Mountain views 
  • Games room with billiards table
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Sun terrace 
  • Heated ski equipment storage room
  • Lift
  • Car parking (€98 per week on request and reservation)
Family Facilities
  • Baby cots are available on request (Free) for children under 2 years 
Meals

The Hotel Le Val Chaviere is on a half board.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning and a set five course set evening meal is served each night including soup, starter, set main course, choice of cheeses and a dessert buffet. Plus each week there is a regional fondue night (dessert not included). Alternative meals for special dietary requirements is limited.

Christmas and New Year gala dinners are included.

 

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Vegetarians

The Hotel Le Val Chaviere does not cater for special dietary requirements - vegetarian and pescatarian meals are available, with fish or eggs offered as an alternative. 

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£2398
per person from £1199
04/01/2025 - 7 nights
2 adults
From London Luton
Half Board
Hotel Le Val Chaviere
Three Valleys Ski Area, Val Thorens
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