Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.
Other names · VT, Val Tho
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Typically late November to early May
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing lifts, La Bee zipline and mountain kart or scooter descents.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Official website
- https://ski.valthorens.com/
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Night skiing
- Scheduled · 2026–27 · Wednesdays, February 10-April 21, 2027 · Péclet Funitel extended operation on the exact current-edition dates.
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Val Thorens beginner areas ↗Voie Lactée beside Castor/Pollux and Grenouillère beside Musaraigne/Campagnols are the dedicated learning slopes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Cime Caron cable car ↗Planned 2026–27 operations from late November into early May; weather and day-of opening matter. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Cosmojet sledding ↗Ride Péclet to the start, book evening sessions at the chalet on the same day; headlamps supplied, minimum participation. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Parking in Val Thorens ↗Semi-pedestrian resort, motorhome parking unavailable, use Caravaneige at Les Menuires subject to access and reservation. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Val Thorens Hotel - Pashmina le Refuge 5-star ↗Hôtel Pashmina Le Refuge is a five-star Val Thorens hotel with rooms, suites, one- to four-bedroom cosy homes and igloo pods. Its current page lists swimming pool and Jacuzzi, hammam and sauna, fitness room, restaurants and bar, ski equipment, direct slope access and a free village shuttle. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Le Fitz Roy | 5-Star Hotel in Val Thorens ↗Le Fitz Roy | 5-Star Hotel in Val Thorens · Hotel · Val Thorens · ski-in/ski-out · room & suite · indoor pool · Spa · sauna · boot lockers · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Location Résidence Les Temples du Soleil | Val Thorens ↗Rue du Soleil studios and apartments sleep four or five guests and include equipped kitchen areas, bathrooms and defined 22-to-30-square-metre layouts. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Val Thorens · Résidence Montana Plein Sud ↗The apartment residence is at the foot of the Val Thorens slopes and has a swimming pool. The operator offers multibedroom apartments. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
UCPA · Val Thorens sports center ↗The center is on the pistes below the main resort village at 240 rue des Pistes. Ski stays and shared accommodations vary by program. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Audacius by Prosneige ski school ↗The school’s French site explains the Prosneige to Audacius name change and identifies local group ski and snowboard instruction. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Prosneige Val Thorens teaching and meeting points ↗Group ski and snowboard lessons start and finish at Chalet Les Planches. Private lessons are offered separately. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
ESF Val Thorens ↗The local school lists young children’s ski instruction, adult and child groups, snowboarding, private lessons and off-piste or touring options. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
ESF Val Thorens starting points ↗The departure depends on the course. The school provides a map of the meeting points. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Skiset Goitschel Sport 4 ↗The L’Altineige shop on Place des Arolles rents equipment and lists boot fitting and ski repair. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Skimium Péclet Ski Service ↗The named Val Thorens store provides ski and snowboard hire, boot fitting, a workshop and paid lockers. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
La Fruitière ↗La Fruitière is part of La Folie Douce Val Thorens. The restaurant is at 2,600 metres. The operator describes it as semi-gastronomic dining within a three-restaurant venue. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Le Fitz Roy dining ↗Beca at Le Fitz Roy serves Alpine produce in relaxed, refined bistro cooking, with a dining room and mountain-view terrace. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Malaysia Val Thorens ↗Malaysia Val Thorens is on Rue de Caron on the resort’s main square. The venue describes itself as a 1,000-square-metre dance floor. Its program pairs a live concert with a subsequent DJ set. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Chalet de la Marine ↗Chalet de la Marine is a Val Thorens restaurant at 2,500 metres. Its traditional restaurant serves refined and creative cuisine. A separate Bistro de la Marine offers quicker, generous food between runs. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
