Val Thorens, Europe's highest resort, offers spectacular views and excellent skiing. The resort is a harmonious melenge of the traditional and the modern, as wooden chalets nestle comfortabely alongside more recently built hotels and residences. This pedestrianised resort is divided into 4 areas: Hameau de Peclet in the upper part of the resort, the more central Hameau de Caron, Rue du Soleil in the lower part of the resort (most childrens' facilities located here), and the more recently built Balcons area in the higher part of Val Thorens. Balcons has direct access to the slopes and is only 500m from shops and resturants.
CHILDREN The ESF French Ski School offers snow kindergartens and childrens' clubs. The "Le Montana" creche/childrens' club is located at the base of the resort, and is suitable for children aged 3 months and over. The "Le Roc" creche/childrens' club is located at the top of the resort, and is suitable for children aged 18 months and over. Snow kindergarten for children aged 3 years and over.
OTHER ACTIVITIES As part of the wider 3 Valleys ski domain, Val Thorens offers 600km of available slopes. Val Thorens itself offers 140km of slopes, suitable for a wide range of skiing abilities. 6 day Val Thorens lift pass prices: 175 euros/adult, 143 euros/senior citizens aged 65-74 years (inclusive), 122.50 euros/children aged 5-12 years (inclusive), free for children under 5 years and senior citizens over 75 years.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Val Thorens is easily accessible by taxi or coach from Moutiers train station (37km). All parking in Val Thorens is regulated, and any vehicles should be parked in covered/outdoor payable parking available throughout the resort and at all residences. Val Thorens is well-equipped and has all necessary amenities: medical centre, pharmacy, opticians, garage/mechcanic, local shops etc. All information provided here is intended as guidance only. For more detailed and up to date information, please contact local tourist information services.
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THE 3 VALLEYS is one of the largest ski domains in the world and is shared between 5 resorts: La Tania, Courchevel, Meribel, Les Menuires, and Val Thorens. * Europe's finest snowsure resorts * Extensive skiing for all levels * Unlimited off-piste opportunities * Lots of snowboard- friendly lifts, and fun parks in Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires. www.les3vallees.com
Height: 600km of pistes. 52 green slopes / 131 blue slopes / 118 red slopes / 34 black slopes. 200 ski lifts and more than 1500 snow cannons.
6-day '3 Vallees' lift pass (04/05 prices): 232 euros/adult, 174 euros/junior (5-12yrs), 197 euros/senior citizens, children under 5 years and senior citizens over 75 years free.