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Val Thorens

Mountain bike on snow. Starting at 3,000 metres, hurtle down "Tête Ronde" blue slope: a vertical of 700 metres and length of six kilometres. This is available for experienced mountain bikers on three nights every week (Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays).

Ice driving on the Alain Prost circuit is normally reserved for Trophée Andros racing drivers, but the Ice Driving Academy offers initial training and a first drive in a Renault Clio RS, Renault Mégane Sport, Cross car or Mitsubishi Lancers under the supervision of well-known drivers. The Alain Prost ice circuit, the highest in Europe, 980 metres in lenth, hosts the first Trophée Andros event at the beginning of December every year.

Visit the Cime Caron summit (3,200m) for the most beautiful view of the Alps. It offers a memorable panoramic 360° view over more than 1,000 French, Italian and Swiss Alps summits. On the peak, it is possible to have lunch in the sun and relax, and thanks to the special map you will be able to identify the Mont Blanc, and all the great peaks.

Major events in Val Thorens:

December: Trophée Andros and the SFR Freeskiing Tour

Feburary: Ski Cross European Cup

March: Slopestyle Snowboard European Cup

Elevation

Summit

10597ft
Vertical Drop

4691ft
Base

7545ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

14%

Intermediate Runs

38%

Advanced Runs

39%

Expert Runs

10%

Runs

93 MILES

Terrain Parks

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 32
Gondolas & Trams: 8
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 4
High Speed Quads: 6
Quad Chairs: 4
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 9

Tourist Office

73440 VAL THORENS

France

Phone: +33 (0)4 79 00 08 08

valtho@valthorens.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/24/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 05/12/2013

Projected Days Open: 168

Days Open Last Year: 164

Years Open: 42

Average Snowfall: 270"

Val Thorens Reviews

by Knubie 18th January 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 5
Nirvana

Pros: The biggest and best there is...
Cons: Distance from Geneve
by laurenhughes82 6th October 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
Amazing resort, loads of snow, awesome skiing!!

Pros: Ski Terrain is immense!
Cons: Been Twice, Whiteout all week, both times!!!
by Pimpo 2nd November 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 5
Best in France

Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
by thebigpapi34 22nd February 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
Like Skiing on the Moon

Pros: Amazing Terrain and Tons of Snow
Cons: Hard to Get to!

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