Val Thorens, France
Driving directions
From Lyon drive via Albertville. Val Thorens is 130 miles (209 km). Drive time is about 2 hours. There is no street parking at the resort, you must use one of the dedicated car-parks, then a shuttle. Costs 12.80/64 euros per day/week.
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Flying
Lyon 193km away, Geneva 159km, Chambery 112km away. Bus services available to resort.
By bus/coach
Altibus run services from Lyon, Geneva, Chambery airport, on a daily basis direct to Val Thorens. Altibus run service from Moutiers to resort, tel: +33(0) 820 320 368 Taxis: 04 7900 6954
By train
TGV run services from Lyon, Geneva, Paris to Moutiers. Resort 37km from station.
Address
Val Thorens Tourist Office
Maison de Val Thorens
F-73440 VAL THORENS
Tel : 33 (0)4 7900 0808
Fax : 33 (0)4 7900 0004
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Nov to May
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 47
Cable cars: 2
Gondolas: 3
Chair lifts: 16
Drag lifts: 8
Max people per hour: 53,000
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 67
Total ride area: 87miles (140km)
Longest run: 2miles (3km)
Top lift: 3230m
Vertical drop: 1400m
First lift: 1800m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 44%
Red runs: 44%
Black runs: 12%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Local area:
Half-day 27.5, Day 34.5, 6 Days 166
3 Valleys:
Half-day 34.5, Day 43, 6 Days 215, Season 935
Lift times:8.30am to 4.30pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 10metres
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 25%
Facilities
Snowboard Schools:
ski schools with snowboard sections
Snowboard Hire:
lots of choice
Night Riding: :
No
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
alone 70 euros an hour
2 people 80 euros an hour
Further information
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Summary
Tacky with loads of skiers, but access to great terrain
ON THE SLOPES: Very good
OFF THE SLOPES: Okay but cheesy
MONEY WISE: Overall this is an expensive resort. Can be good value if you want almost guaranteed good snow.
Terrain & parks
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 1
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:A few
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