Val Thorens - Europe’s Highest Ski Resort
Val Thorens is Europe's Highest Ski Resort making it Snow Guaranteed from late November until early May and and is set in the 3 Valleys, the largest linked ski area in the world. One of the reasons people choose Val Thorens over the other resorts in the 3 Valleys is that it offers skiers great value. They still get to ski the whole area, but the accommodation is much less expensive. Around 90% of Val Thorens’ accommodation is ski-in-ski-out, which makes it a very convenient resort for families, and those who want to get their powder turns in before it gets tracked out.
Even though Val Thorens is a purpose-built ski resort, it isn’t an eyesore consisting of high-rise concrete buildings. Instead, its designers made it fit in with its surroundings, and the recent investments have improved its aesthetics.
Val Thorens is a lively ski resort, popular with groups of friends, families and students. Most of the accommodation is self-catered apartments and hotels. Some of these are beautiful 4 and 5-star options offering ultimate comfort and luxury.
The groomed slopes around Val Thorens are popular with beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. You’ll love the combination of snow quality, perfect gradients, excellent grooming, and the quality lift system. If you like a long, leg-burning blast, Val Thorens is a great place to go, as some runs are longer than the map suggests.
When your legs can’t do any more, you can choose between many places to eat and drink. The restaurants range from burger bars to fine-dining establishments.
But before you head into town, why not try out the six-kilometre-long toboggan run, go ice driving, fat biking, or paragliding?
Need to know more about Val Thorens?
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Intro: 0:00
Val Thorens Ski Resort Layout: 0:34
Plein Sud Chairlift Ride: 2:30
The Slopes: 3:54
Val Thorens Snowpark: 7:04
Le 1971 Snack Bar: 7:46
Panoramic Views: 9:08
Chez Pépé Nicolas Restaurant: 9:53
La Fondue Restaurant: 13:48
Ice Karting: 14:23
Ice Driving: 16:53
Winter Activities: 19:01
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I went to val thorens with me mate, back in 1990,back then i was 20yrs old,we went visiting 2 of our other mates who were the manager and chef,i say chef,the owners of the frog and roast beef, were actually having the kitchen fitted while we were there,we had a great time, meeting new people who worked there from different countries,we drove from england, to val thorens and back,going through and stopping at there little villages on the way,i didnt really appreciate it then coz i was young,but looking back it was a brilliant experience,and any 20 somethings out there thinking of doing the same,do it.hope i havent bored you all.
@topsnowtravel
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your awesome experience !!! Now you need to go back and see how much it has changed for the better 😊👍
@jarnomuurimaki2539
3 ай бұрын
Frogs is a place to be, atleast it was in -02 when i visited there
@topsnowtravel
3 ай бұрын
@@jarnomuurimaki2539 still is 😁👍
Beautiful ! I've been there 20yrs ago it was amazing. The logistics for such a particular town must be crazy ...
@topsnowtravel
12 күн бұрын
@@kevin-dz2bc it has changed a lot in the last 20 years since you went and more projects and development are on their way. Hopefully 🤞 you can go back there and check it out 😊👍
Been there a few years back. I was not disappointed.
@topsnowtravel
4 сағат бұрын
Time to head back? The 3 valleys is so massive, have you experienced the other resorts?
15:16 dude, that was smooth
@topsnowtravel
6 ай бұрын
Thanks champ! 😁
Heading here 22nd April, absolutely can't wait. Amazing video 👌
@topsnowtravel
Жыл бұрын
Have fun 🤩 It’s been snowing lately 🌨️ so the conditions should be pretty good for you 😊👍
If you're looking for some adventure/excitement don't go on the snowmobile tour, I thought it looked really amazing in the evening seeing them go into the mountains. So I finally decided I just try it (had to do it alone because my friends didn't had the money so 150 euro's by myself / years ago so probably even more by now) but they go really slow and stop in multiple places took take pictures at viewing areas, although it looked beautiful it seemed like an easy way to get to the promised 1.5 hr 'tour' of snowmobiling with more waiting time. They didn't have the fat tire bikes back then but that seems more exciting, definitely want to try that out.
excellent. on my bucket list to go to V.T. one day soon. the Les Trois Vallee in general ! cant wait. nice video, well done.
@topsnowtravel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope you make it one day soon 😊 👍
I'm going 11th March. Can't wait 🤩 Thank you for the video!
@topsnowtravel
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊 Make sure you do some tobogganing also and if good weather, do the bee flying double zip-line and the Tyrolienne. Have fun!!!
@Bertie22222
Жыл бұрын
I'm going on the 4th. it looks like you're going to get a shed load of snow for your week.
@hotdogtopdog
Жыл бұрын
@@Bertie22222 looks good eh! I've signed up to the 12day snow forecast so I can see a bit further out... Keeps changing though! Enjoy your week!
@tareksati
Жыл бұрын
@@hotdogtopdog how’s the forecast for the next 12 days? I’m going on the 24th and the next 7 days are looking pretty good
@MtNikota
7 ай бұрын
don't forget to try to count the number of ski lift.. it's insane, it's like 200.. there's more ski lift in the 3 valley than in the top 5 US ski resorts combined... it's amazing how vast this place is...
A nice video. And a Frenchman with an Aussi accent, now that's different. Also I couldn't decide if this a snowboard or a restaurant video.😉
@topsnowtravel
7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 😁
@rickden8362
7 ай бұрын
@@topsnowtravel 👍🤟
Puisque vous ne vous souvenez plus : Le plat du jour chez Pepe Nicolas ressemble à du canard. I think you’re French but I also write it in English : as you don't remember : the dish at Pepe Nicolas seems to be some duck.
@topsnowtravel
10 ай бұрын
Merci 😊👍, en tout cas, délicieux 😋
No super ❤❤❤
Is thi splace good for early april??
@topsnowtravel
4 ай бұрын
Yeah it is all the way until early May when the season ends 👍
Sorry, was it restaurants guide..or ski resort one? You missed best of Val thorens))
@topsnowtravel
Ай бұрын
What was the best in your opinion ?
is this place good for early april or is it all melted the snow?
@topsnowtravel
4 ай бұрын
It’s good all the way until early May. Early April always has plenty of snow ❄️ in Val Thorens
@JamesJam.
4 ай бұрын
ok thanks@@topsnowtravel
Hi how easy is it to get from hotel Koh I nor to the beginners area at the bottom
@topsnowtravel
Ай бұрын
It zigzag on a cruiser which is green and blue. You can see a bit better on my Hotel Koh-I Nor video in the intro and balcony view (if you haven’t seen it yet): kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmx7u5eYZ5zOZJs.htmlsi=9A-LMd7LR9abY6ko
I cannot imagine how expensive those restaurants are
@topsnowtravel
Жыл бұрын
Not very expensive for mountain restaurants. Here is the menu for Chez Pépé Nicolas: www.chezpepenicolas.com/data/cms/files/Carte_Midi_ete_2021(3).pdf Much cheaper than neighbouring Courchevel
@planespottingpro
6 ай бұрын
Courchevel is 150 Euro for a steak
Europe or EU?
@jesseeikelboom8011
9 ай бұрын
Zermatt is highest skiresort in Europe
@topsnowtravel
Ай бұрын
That’s confusing 🫤 Zermatt is 1620m altitude, Val Thorens is 2300m in altitude
20:12 when is this filmed? What mouth?
@topsnowtravel
Жыл бұрын
Last year: 29 Jan - 03 Feb 2022
why is everything so empty terraces, ski lifts restaurants.
@topsnowtravel
Жыл бұрын
It was in January outside school holidays
C’est la France 🇫🇷 c’est pas l’europe 🗿
@topsnowtravel
Ай бұрын
La France ne fait pas partie de l’Europe? C’est donc les deux. France’s highest ski resort and officially Europe ‘s highest ski resort…