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Are you looking for an exceptional place to satisfy the longing for the great outdoors and find some adventure? La Vallée des Belleville - Saint Martin, Les Ménuires, Val Thorens is waiting for you…
Easy walks, hikes, MTB routes: an invitation to visit and relax in the valley’s natural environment. Get ready for the great escape!
The network of 50 marked routes, totalling 300 km, is sure to delight leisure and competitive cyclists alike. Mountain bikers will be making their way up and down the hills of the Valley along the 21 marked routes (a total of 120km). Beautiful landscape is within everyone’s reach by ski lifts operating from the three resorts.
Saint Martin - Les Menuires – Val Thorens are “VTT/FFC Area”, official label issued by the Fédération Française de Cyclisme (French Cycling Federation) to approved ATB centres.
What could be more invigorating than a multitude of activities to enjoy with friends or family? Saint Martin, Les Ménuires and Val Thorens form a dream leisure area for adults and children alike.
The sports centres in Les Menuires and Val Thorens will prepare a personalised programme for you. The Vallée Multi-Activity Card gives unlimited access to the swimming pools, water clubs and fun park.
In the alpine farms and chalets, you will find locally-produced cheese and cold meats. On hike enjoy in a picnic and appreciate the specialities offered by the numerous restaurants on the return to the village.
Villages and hamlets reveal all their charms on the travel through the valley. Rural heritage, baroque churches and traditional fetes celebrating the life of a mountain community that remains loyal to its origins.
Sporting events, concerts, festivals: numerous warm, friendly and dynamic events …
Easy walks, hikes, MTB routes: an invitation to visit and relax in the valley’s natural environment. Get ready for the great escape!
The network of 50 marked routes, totalling 300 km, is sure to delight leisure and competitive cyclists alike. Mountain bikers will be making their way up and down the hills of the Valley along the 21 marked routes (a total of 120km). Beautiful landscape is within everyone’s reach by ski lifts operating from the three resorts.
Saint Martin - Les Menuires – Val Thorens are “VTT/FFC Area”, official label issued by the Fédération Française de Cyclisme (French Cycling Federation) to approved ATB centres.
What could be more invigorating than a multitude of activities to enjoy with friends or family? Saint Martin, Les Ménuires and Val Thorens form a dream leisure area for adults and children alike.
The sports centres in Les Menuires and Val Thorens will prepare a personalised programme for you. The Vallée Multi-Activity Card gives unlimited access to the swimming pools, water clubs and fun park.
In the alpine farms and chalets, you will find locally-produced cheese and cold meats. On hike enjoy in a picnic and appreciate the specialities offered by the numerous restaurants on the return to the village.
Villages and hamlets reveal all their charms on the travel through the valley. Rural heritage, baroque churches and traditional fetes celebrating the life of a mountain community that remains loyal to its origins.
Sporting events, concerts, festivals: numerous warm, friendly and dynamic events …
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Located in the French Alps at a staggering 2300 metres, Val Thorens is Europe's highest village which guarantees excellent snow cover however can also lead to freezing temperatures or total wipe-outs. Val Thorens forms part of the Three Valleys Ski Area with 600 kms of slopes with a total of 93 ski lifts, 3l chairlifts and 52 draglifts. Beginners can enjoy Val Thorens with a good selection of runs scattered through the resort whilst expert skiers are challenged by the big moguls and access to off piste in the Maurienne Valley.
Discover the Val Thorens Snowpark Situated on 70 000m2, the Snowpark is made of tables (jumps), rails and boxes (sliding units) of different sizes. You will also find other modules a bit more unusual such as hips-quarter or the Jump’ Air (shock absorbing stunt man’s mattress) which will allow you to try acrobatic figures in complete safety! You can also attend and even enrol to several contests (freestyle competitions) organised during the winter season.
Located in the French Alps at a staggering 2300 metres, Val Thorens is Europe's highest village which guarantees excellent snow cover however can also lead to freezing temperatures or total wipe-outs. Val Thorens forms part of the Three Valleys Ski Area with 600 kms of slopes with a total of 93 ski lifts, 3l chairlifts and 52 draglifts. Beginners can enjoy Val Thorens with a good selection of runs scattered through the resort whilst expert skiers are challenged by the big moguls and access to off piste in the Maurienne Valley.
Discover the Val Thorens Snowpark Situated on 70 000m2, the Snowpark is made of tables (jumps), rails and boxes (sliding units) of different sizes. You will also find other modules a bit more unusual such as hips-quarter or the Jump’ Air (shock absorbing stunt man’s mattress) which will allow you to try acrobatic figures in complete safety! You can also attend and even enrol to several contests (freestyle competitions) organised during the winter season.
Apres Ski & Nightlife
Val Thorens is a lively apres ski and nightlife ski resort. There is a fantastic apres ski choice of bars in Val Thorens with live music and open very late. In the evening many of the bars have discos or live music with dancing and drinking until the early hours.
Val Thorens has many mountain restaurants but some of them can be a bit on the pricey side. One which offers inexpensive tasty meals is the Chalet la Moutiere and another popular one is the British Frog and Roast Beef Restaurant which serves good old English grub along with a wide selection of beer. Another more traditional restaurant is the Chalet Les Sonnailes which is very traditional and rustic.
There is a good choice of shops and Val Thorens 1850 is the best place to go with a variety of shops ranging from clothes shops, jewellery shops and children’s fashion, in addition to small specialist shops selling regional products, perfumes and gifts.
Val Thorens has many mountain restaurants but some of them can be a bit on the pricey side. One which offers inexpensive tasty meals is the Chalet la Moutiere and another popular one is the British Frog and Roast Beef Restaurant which serves good old English grub along with a wide selection of beer. Another more traditional restaurant is the Chalet Les Sonnailes which is very traditional and rustic.
There is a good choice of shops and Val Thorens 1850 is the best place to go with a variety of shops ranging from clothes shops, jewellery shops and children’s fashion, in addition to small specialist shops selling regional products, perfumes and gifts.
WHAT'S ON
Val Thorens hosts numerous sporting events throughout the year such as the Andros Trophy Ice Driving, the Val Thorens Toboggan Cup and the Ski and Boarder Cup. Other activities for visitors to enjoy include ice skating, bowling, snowshoeing, skidoo and lots more. For up to date information visit Val Thoren Events
HOW TO GET THERE
The nearest airports to Val Thorens are Moutiers or Chambery (112km) and
EasyJet fly into Lyon or Geneva which has a transfer time by coach of around 3 hrs 15 minutes.
Two other airports to consider Lyon Saint-Exupéry (183 km) and Geneva-Cointrin (159 km).
The nearest railway station lies in Moutiers (37 km). From Paris you can catch the TGV Paris / Moutiers: 4 hours or from European main cities TGV : direct from London (Eurostar), Brussels (Thalys).
Two other airports to consider Lyon Saint-Exupéry (183 km) and Geneva-Cointrin (159 km).
The nearest railway station lies in Moutiers (37 km). From Paris you can catch the TGV Paris / Moutiers: 4 hours or from European main cities TGV : direct from London (Eurostar), Brussels (Thalys).
WHY WE RECOMMEND IT
It doesn’t matter whether you are a skier or a snowboarder – a racer, a freestyler a carver or a freerider – the resort’s great snow, long season and outstanding alpine terrain make it possible for just about any “glisse” (more fun than glide) enthusiast to find something to rave about.
Val Thoren is the highest ski village in Europe (at 2300m of altitude). A warm and cosmopolitan ambience guaranteed. It doesn’t matter where you stay,the slopes are virtually at your doorstep.
Val Thoren is the highest ski village in Europe (at 2300m of altitude). A warm and cosmopolitan ambience guaranteed. It doesn’t matter where you stay,the slopes are virtually at your doorstep.
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Nearest Airport:
Chambery (112km)
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Number of ski slopes: 72
Ski slopes: 140 km
Details about ski resort
Night skiing False
Opening date: 26.11.2011
Closing date 4.5.2012
Maximum vertical drop (m): 1415
Artificial snow (%): 37
Longest slope (km): 7
General information
Min. altitude: 1800mMax. altitude: 3230m
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Newly built on the slope "Plateaux", the new snowpark is composed of several sections (big air, tables, handrails, wall ride, whoops, jumps, boardercross…) and has got a performing sound system. The difference in difficulty of each section makes use of the snow park possible for all snowboarders and skiers, whether experts or beginners.
The Snowpark welcomes all type of trainings and competitions: ski or snowboard, freestyle, freeride, speed, etc.
The Snowpark welcomes all type of trainings and competitions: ski or snowboard, freestyle, freeride, speed, etc.
Val Thorens and Orelle (140 km of marked runs)
- The Vallée des Belleville (300 km of marked runs)
- the 3 Vallées (600 km of marked runs).
- The Vallée des Belleville (300 km of marked runs)
- the 3 Vallées (600 km of marked runs).
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OBS d.o.o© Basic Capital 460 000 € - VAT: SI78839068 – ID3280594 – Travel Licence N°964, 965
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