Val Thorens
Sport, action, culture. Val Thorens meets everyone's desires: classic music conterts and discovery of the magnificent valley "des Belleville" including a visit of its baroc church and chapels.
• 22nd November 2008: Kick off of the winter season!
Make your first winter tracks and benefit from special tariffs: 27 € per day (adult).
• 22nd and 23rd November 2008: Ski Test for the general public
A chance to test the new models of more than 15 top ski manufacturers for free and benefit from professional advice.
• 6th and 7th December 2008: Trophée Andros
The Trophée Andros is a clever mix of car and motobike competition on ice, show and fun which reunites each year numerous drivers and spectators.
• From 13th to 20th December 2008: 12th Ski & Boarderweek
European snow sport and music festival with ski and snowboard freestyle competitions, demonstrations, free tests, multiple entertainment, live concerts …
• From 20th to 27th December 2008: “Christmas Magic” in Val Thorens
Celebrate Christmas in a fairy tale ambience: meet Father Christmas and his sack full of Christmas sweets, enjoy a musical fairy tale on 24th December followed by a firework display and a torchlight descent. Visit the Christmas village in the heart of the resort.
• From 18th to 24th January 2009: Gastronomy Week
Sport, nature and gastronomy: an original meeting of chefs, Savoyard producer and journalists associated with the different cooking workshops and with tasting for everyone.
• From 21st to 28th February 2009: Carnival Follies
Band, procession of decorated floats, dressing up competition, giant puppets, make-up stand … a very colourful musical week.
• 14th March 2009: French Handisport Cup
Fought out on the Slalom piste, a handisport competition with nearly 60 skiers for 2 disciplines: special and giant slalom.
• 25th to 27th March 2009: 2nd Festi’ Val Tho
Music and winter sports Spring festival in the heart of the ski area at an altitude of 2400 metres. Freestyle competition on the Big Air, open air concerts, DJ shows ..
• 28th and 29th March 2009: The North Face Ski Challenge
A new type of competition aimed at discovering new young ski freestyle talents.
• 8th April 2009: Val Thorens Luge Cup : 2nd edition
An “in” sport for all ages, Val Thorens organises a unique tobogganing competition, on the longest toboggan run in France. 6 km of descent for different categories (child – adult – couples and pros) before sharing a giant raclette at the bottom of the piste.
• 13th April 2009: 3 Vallées X-Wing Rally
A novel way to discover Les 3 Vallées through « specials » (slalom, schuss, derby …) in which each person participates in a « category » corresponding to his ski level – pro, amateur, family …
• 11th to 18th April 2009: Easter week
Distribution of chocolate eggs, teddy bear parade, treasure hunt … numerous surprises for children.
• 25th and 26th April and from 30th April to 3rd May: Kontum snowboard and ski
Sporting snowboard and ski event in aid of the ethnic minorities in the Kontum region of Vietnam.
• 2nd and 3rd May 2009: Agence to Ride Session - 2nd edition
Last ski and snowboard freestyle competition to celebrate the end of the season. Concert given by pros.
• 3rd May 2009 : Not to be missed – the last day of the season !
Children park, child slopes, child lift, child carpet lift, child care, ski equipment rental.
Skipass rates:
Val Thorens - Orelle Skipass
22.11.08 - 19.12.08
6-day skipass: Adult - 130 €
Family 6-day Pass - 407 €
20.12.08 - 17.4.09
6-day skipass: Adult - 172 €
Family 6-day Pass - 544,50 €
18.4.09 - 3.5.09
6-day skipass: Adult - 146 €
Family 6-day Pass - 463 €
3 Vallees Skipass
start - 19.12.08
6-day skipass: Adult - 157,50 €
20.12.08 - 17.4.08
6-day skipass: Adult - 225 €
18.4.09 - end season
6-day skipass: Adult - 180 €
Free skipass for children under 5 years.
About the ski resort Val Thorens
Val Thorens : Ski Vacations in the Vanoise
Val Thorens is part of the Vanoise mountain range in the Vallee des Belleville, Les Trois Vallees in Savoy. There are cable cars, gondolas, drag and chair lifts to take skiers and snowboarders to 68 ski runs, 140 km in total. The longest slope runs for seven kilometers with the highest altitude reaching 3230 meters. The nearest airport is Chambery, 112 km away south of Albertville in France. There are direct buses from the airport and railway stations, so getting to Val Thorens for mini ski holidays is no hassle. A ski pass connects Val Thorens to Orelle, Vallees des Belleville and the three Vallees. Val Thorens skiing is great for beginners because there are four different ski schools, employing over 280 ski instructors. As long as students speak one of the fifteen languages (wow!), then a ski lesson is possible.
Val Thorens Accommodation:
Chalets, clubs, hotels, apartments, hostels and other lodges can be found in Val Thorens. There is no lax of luxury or economical housing for those wishing to find a "home away from home". Val Thorens offers some comfortable three to four star facilities, each offering percentage discounts to patrons willing to come during the low season.- Secure payment
- 45,000 visitors trust us each month
- Widest choice of mountain destinations in Europe
- No booking fees
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