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About Val Thorens

The humungous altitude means the resort has a very long season with the ski infrastructure typically closing in early-middle May. Many of its slopes face north and north-west, providing for good snow conditions. This means that the slopes are not as sunny, so the resort tends to attract a crowd more interested in skiing than "terracing". However, the resort itself faces south, and many people enjoy sitting outside in the sunshine outside when they have finished skiing.

While there is some evidence of pre-tourism structures and huts used by shepherds in the Alpine pastures, it is safe to say that Val Thorens is a purpose-built ski resort. Some of the original late-1970s and 1980s architecture is being redesigned to give the village a more alpine look. More recent construction has attempted to avoid modern architectural design in favour of chalet style wooden structures. Lodging is mainly based on self-catering apartments. There are also 10 hotels, including one 4-star hotel, and more than 50 restaurants, including 1 starred Michelin dining at L'Oxalys restaurant. Many of the hotels and residences are ski in, ski out.

Val Thorens is surrounded by several high peaks near or over 3000 m and a number of its cable cars and chair lifts go almost as high. The highest skiable peaks are Pointe du Bouchet (3220m) and Cime de Caron (3200m), with its cable car of the same name, one of the biggest in the world with its capacity of 150+1 passengers. The skiing is varied and offers something for all levels of ability. Ski schools provides instruction for children in reserved areas. The Snowpark has areas for all levels: bordercross, big air, snow tubing, quarter, handrails...

Val Thorens is the most international ski resort in France: more than 70% of its visitors are foreigners. While one will find people from all over the world in Val Thorens, Dutch, British, Belgian, German and Scandinavian tourists make up the majority.

The Ski Area: Les Trois Vallees

Les Trois Vallees or The Three Valleys is a ski region in the Savoie departement of France, above the town of Moutiers and near the Vanoise National Park and the Tarentaise.

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Resort Stats:

• 38 Draglifts
• 18 Chairlifts
• 11 Bubbles
• 23 Cablecars

• 98 green runs
• 191 blue runs
• 214 red runs
• 70 black runs
• 2 halfpipes
• 5 snowparks
• 2 bordercross

Lift Pass Prices

Prices in euros	Les Trois Vallees Winter 2008 (€)
	Adult	Child	Senior
1/2 day -From 12:30	35.50	27	31
1 day	44	33	38
2 days	87	65.50	74
3 days	130	97.50	110.50
4 days	170	127.50	144.50
5 days	203.50	152.50	173
6 1/2 days (afternoon or morning)
6 days	220	165	187
7 days	251	188	206
Season	950	710	810

Child: from 5 up to 13 years inclusive ;
Children under 5 years: free ;
Senior: 65 - 75 years;
Identity card is obligatory from 12 years ;