Val Thorens

Val Thorens is part of the largest ski area in the world - The Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallées) ski domain.  The town itself is the highest of all the resorts and is situated is less than 1000 metres below the highest peaks - 'Pointe du Bouchet' (at 3420m) and 'Cime de Caron' (3200m). They are both skiable and accessible by the lift system.

Less than fifty years in existence, Val Thorens was originally built lacking style, like many of the Tarentaise Valley resorts of the mid-1900s. It meant there were some pretty ugly concrete structures erected at the time.

Don't despair! Lots of the buildings have been redevelopment over time, and just like new builds, now have to meet strict regulations in style and materials. The result is a more attractive Val Thorens, and like a fine wine, it gets better with age.

Val Thorens is a world in itself with a plethora of high-class hotels and apartments which are a stone's throw from the pistes. Accommodation is usually within walking distance of bars and restaurants which line the snow-covered streets.

There's a unique vibe because of the abundance of British, Dutch, Belgian and German skiers, that Val Thorens welcomes with open arms. The banner at the entrance reads - 'Welcome to the United Nations of Val Thorens'.

Val Thorens' sixty-eight pistes run from a dizzying 3220m to 1850m in altitude. This doesn't mean they are all challenging. Almost eighty percent of pistes are blue and red runs - a haven for intermediate skiers and snowboarders.

The remainder of runs is either black or green, eight of each.

Plus there are countless back-country opportunities for advanced skiers.

Pistes here link seamlessly into the 600km domain of The Three Valleys. There is no shortage of piste for any level of skier. In The Three Valleys 16% are green, 40% blue, 34% red and 10% black. All are accessible under the Three Valleys lift pass.

Ski passes for Val Thorens are about €270 for 6 days. A Three Valleys 6-day ski pass is around €330.

More options and prices for Val Thoren ski passes can be seen here.

Beginner Skiers in Val Thorens

In Val Thorens, there is a large beginners area between the Roc and 2 Lacs chairlifts. Take a look on the piste map.

These nursery slopes have 4 magic carpet lifts which are free to use. Fabulous for those first-time skiers and snowboarders.

Beginners will then progress out of the nursery area onto gentle blue runs that link the valley areas together.

The blue runs mean that beginners are not limited to one area or single piste.

A piste called Cairn heads to Les Menuires is a notable wide and smooth blue leading to the narrower but even less steep Boulevard Cumin.

Then it is only a couple of lifts and a choice of blues back to the Val Thorens resort. An accomplished day!

Intermediate Skiers

Both Val Thorens and The Three Valleys network is over 75% blue and red runs, meaning exploration is the name of the game.

If you are staying within Val Thorens then find your 'ski-legs' on the Moraine and Genepi blue runs, accessible from the Moraine lift.

Then perhaps head to the Grand Fond cable car up to 3000m to explore the heights. Here is a choice of blue and red pistes that head back to Val Thorens.

Try the Boismint chairlift if you want to head out of Val Thoren to access a number of popular red runs towards Les Menuires.

Advanced Skiers

For advanced skiers, there's no shortage of challenges and leg-burners in Val Thorens. Four high peaks surround Val Thorens and each offer different terrain.

Try the infamous Combe de Rosael that often has a huge mogul field. If you're after fresh powder a good place to go on an early morning is the Bouchet lift towards the Orelle valley. You'll find the pistes here wide and quiet.

Alternatively, try the Point de la Masse for four challenging black runs.  Then head over to Courchevel for some notorious couloir action.

We offer private transfers from Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon, and Chambéry airports to Val Thorens in professionally driven modern vehicles. Relax in comfort and safety or upgrade to our Business Class and First Class services for even more luxury. 

Val Thorens to/from Geneva, Lyon and Grenoble airports in 3hrs and Chambéry airport in 2.5hrs (subject to weather and traffic).  

Route Guides

Visit our route pages below, to familiarise yourself with the options before you book your flights.

Chambéry airport or train station to Val Thorens
Geneva airport or train station to Val Thorens
Lyon airport or train station to Val Thorens.

• Comfortable VW Caravelle for 8 people.
• First Class and Business Class transfer services. 
• Professional, English speaking drivers.
• Free child seats and boosters on request.
• 24/7 office support.

Please visit the Val Thoren transfer booking form to get a competitive quote or enter your destination in the quick quote form on this page.

We will respond with your travel details and a link to secure online payment. Once paid, we will send a booking confirmation. Easy!

Mountain Rescue Transfers is a french registered transport company, licensed and insured to carry paying customers in both France and Switzerland.