Val Thorens
Val Thorens is a ski resort located in the French Alps, in the 'Three valleys' ski region (with Meribel and Courchevel) - one of the largest ski regions in Europe.
The resort is purpose built - developed largely during the 1970's, and is also at high altitude - 2300 metres - and promotes itself as being the the highest ski resort in Europe. Skiing takes place at up to 3200 metres altitude.
As a result the ski season is longer here than in many, lower altitude, resorts and typically lasts from November until the middle of May. The high altitude also means the resort has easy access to some of the very finest scenery in the Alps.
In common with some other ski resorts, Val Thorens is reinventing itself as an attractive destination by focussing on chalet style and buildings in the local architecture instead of the earlier 1970's architecture that didn't stand the test of time very well.
The altitude and the surrounding slopes mean there are ample and varied ski opportunities for those of all levels and capabilities, a choice increased even further when the other resorts of the Three Valleys are taken into account. Numerous off-piste opportunities are also accessed from Val Thorens.
The town has lots of shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants, many accessed directly on your skis! Val Thorens is also largely pedestrianised - great for enjoyment and the environment, but you will need to pay for the 24 hour parking.
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Tourist Classifications for Val Thorens
- approved Station Classée (resort paying particular attention to facilities for tourism)
Places to visit near Val Thorens, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Val Thorens.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
14 km: Courchevel (Popular ski resort) 15 km: Meribel (Popular ski resort) 24 km: Valmorel (Popular ski resort)
See also Val Thorens (version Francais)
