Val Thorens

Val Thorens Hotels

Set at an impressive 2,300m, Val Thorens holds the title of the highest ski resort in Europe. Nestled within a vast natural amphitheatre, and surrounded by six glaciers, its unique altitude guarantees exceptional snow conditions throughout the season.

As one of the Three Valleys in the Three Valleys ski area, Val Thorens offers guests access to over 600km of slopes, ensuring that there is something for everyone. While the local slopes in Val Thorens are ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers, advanced skiers will revel in the challenging descents further afield, especially the world renowned off piste terrain that makes Val Thorens truly unforgettable.

On the other end of the ski domain, Courchevel can be reached by an intermediate skier in just 90 minutes, or for skiers looking for a challenge closer to home, the Combe de Caron offers a surprisingly approachable black run, wide, scenic, and blessed with reliable snow, perfect for those enhancing their skills.

As one of the liveliest resorts in the Alps, Val Thorens offers a choice of more than 100 vibrant bars and clubs, including the iconic La Folie Douce and Bar 360 on the mountain, and some excellent local hotspots in the village too.

For those seeking something a little more refined, Val Thorens has a host of excellent restaurants, from the Michelin starred Les Explorateurs, fit for a celebratory meal, to local Savoyard classics at Le Vieux Chalet.

With an impressive selection of high-end hotels, all with direct ski in/ski out access and excellent spa facilities, Val Thorens is an excellent destination to base yourself for a high altitude luxury ski holiday in the French Alps.

Key Facts
Region: Three Valleys Ski Domain
Country: France
Resort Town Altitude: 2,300m
Skiing Elevation: 1,260m - 3,230m
Highest Peak: Epaule du Bouchet 3,230m
Green: 13% / Blue: 39%
Red: 38% / Black: 10%
Pistes: 600km
Longest Run: 4.6km
Cross Country: 118km
Snow Parks: 11
Airport Transfer Time: Geneva 2hrs 30mins

 
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A snowy mountain slope in Val Thorens with a lone skier dressed in yellow gear, near rocky outcroppings, under a partly cloudy sky.
A person in yellow snow skiing gear hanging from a cable lift over a snowy Val Thorens mountain landscape with ski slopes and a village below.
Cable cars traveling above a snow-covered Val Thorens ski resort with multi-story buildings and mountainous terrain in the background.
A snowy Val Thorens ski resort with a town built into the mountainside, ski lifts carrying skiers up the slope, and snow-covered buildings against a clear blue sky.
Snow-covered chalet-style buildings in a Val Thorens under a bright blue sky with clouds and sunlight.
Snow-covered mountain with a Val Thorens at the base, illuminated by streetlights and building lights during dusk or dawn.
Snow-covered Val Thorens mountain village with ski slopes, wooden buildings, and people walking, under a bright sun in a clear blue sky.
Snow-covered Val Thorens mountain landscape with a ski village and a ski lift in the foreground.
A snow-covered Val Thorens resort town with numerous buildings, ski slopes, and winding roads in a mountainous landscape.
Ski gondolas suspended over a snow-covered Val Thorens mountain landscape with a village below and mountains in the background.

Why book your luxury ski holiday to Val Thorens with Hawley Ski?

Hawley Ski was founded on a simple belief: the finest ski holidays are the result of judgement, not volume. We work with a carefully curated collection of hotels, chalets, and partners, chosen for their quality, consistency, and sense of place.

Every itinerary is shaped with care, drawing on long-standing relationships and first-hand knowledge to ensure each detail feels considered and appropriate. By taking the time to understand what matters, we are able to guide our clients towards the right choices, allowing them to travel with confidence and ease.

With our dedicated concierge team, we handle every aspect of the journey, from travel logistics and ski arrangements to dining, wellness, and time away from the slopes, ensuring your holiday is seamless from the moment you first speak with us until long after you arrive in resort.

We take the stress out of planning so you can focus on what matters most, enjoying your time on the slopes and all the moments in between.

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