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| Resort | 2300 m |
|---|---|
| Slopes | 1260-3230 m |
| Lifts | 174 |
| Pistes | 600 km |
| Green | 13 % |
| Blue | 39 % |
| Red | 38 % |
| Black | 10 % |
| Snowmaking | 43 % |
| Price index | 100 |
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Val ThorensFrance
The upside
- Extensive slopes for all abilities, locally and in the vast Trois Vallées
- The highest resort in the Alps, and one of the most snow-sure
- Compact, with ski-in/out lodgings
- Convenient, gentle nursery slopes
- Decent range of hotels for a high, purpose-built resort
The downside
- Not a tree in sight
- Away from the ‘front de neige’, not an attractive place to walk around
- Not ideal for non-skiers
- Some very crowded pistes and dangerous intersections
- Queues for the justifiably popular Cîme de Caron cable car
Latest user reviews
Definitely the best “skier’s” resort…
Pale 23 Sep 2010
Valtho is great if your priorities are ‘snow…
Lauren 11 Feb 2008
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ResortFiler 6 Feb 2008
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Summary
For the enthusiast looking for the best snow available, it’s difficult to beat Val Thorens. For a late trip, in particular, it’s the best base in the wonderful Trois Vallées. But we normally prefer a cosier base lower down. That way, if a storm socks in, we can play in the woods; if the sun is scorching, we have the option of setting off for Val Thorens.
There’s good news this year: a big new gondola opening up an entirely new bit of the mountain – not something that happens every year.
News – this season 2011/12
A new jumbo gondola opened above the Portette chair, opening up new runs on the front of the mountain and off-piste on the back. A new 4-star hotel Altapura opened, as did the resort’s first 5-star apartment residence, Montana Plein Sud.
News – last season
Two new green runs were created in the free nursery area, and a red run was added above Plein Sud.
A three-in-one pass was introduced for non-skiers, combining lift pass, six-day use of the leisure centre and a toboggan ride.
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