Val Thorens reviews

Was in Val Tho this winter and loved the way the slopes run right through the village centre. It was a 2-minute walk from my apartment to the slopes. This is intermediate paradise - not so many black slopes but you can carve to your heart's delight all day. A shame the Cime Caron was closed when I went, but the view across to Orelle from the other summit was still very impressive. Didn't even have to go to the rest of the Three Valleys because Val Thorens' ski area kept me well busy for two days.

• Great for intermediate skiers
• La Folie Douce
• Ski-in, ski-out

• Not so many choices for expert skiers
• Cime Caron was closed

Superb ski resort with modern facilities. There is always loads of snow so we are never disappointed.

• The kids loved the nursery at the ESF Montana, at the bottom of the pistes

• Mountain restaurants are a bit dear

Best ski resort ever! Val Thorens has a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. The après-ski scene is not as crazy as in Austria but rather nicer, and none of the carnival music.

• Friendly people
• Lovely nature
• Nice ambience

• Hmm... the cold?

We went there with Skikot, a famous travel brand in Belgium who was really good for the organization. We had a small (perhaps too small) room for 4 pers. at the foot of the slopes and the ski lift. Hopefully we had all stay long a wonderful sunshine, which is really nice for the après-ski at the Folie douce! The resort was also good for the nightlife with a large amount of bars, restaurants,... The ski area is available to any ski level, from the beginners to the pros. It's really good if you go there with friends who's got differents skiing levels. I recommend it to everyone.

• The weather, ski arena, after-ski session

• expensive price, crowded

Even after the 15th time visiting Val Thorens, we are still amazed by the skiing possibilities offered by this ski resort. The slopes are lovely for both beginners and more advanced skiers. It's only a pity the prices on the slopes for food and drinks are so high.

• Great slopes

• Expensive food and drinks on the pistes

Just an amazing resort for a mixed group including total beginners and black run skiers and snowboarders. Les Trois Vallées is a very large ski area offering many possibilities. The snow is unbelievable. As the resort is located high in altitude, even late in the season, we always had great snow. Most of all, the views from the top of the area are breathtaking.

• The quality of the snow
• Facilities are modern and can cope the flow of people even on busy days
• Never ending slopes possibilities
• Great atmosphere

• Is there any?

I've been going to Val Thorens for the past 2 years with a group of friends and we just want to go back again. Great nightlife, incredible skiing possibilities, cosy accomodations, a bit pricey but totally worth it!

• Extensive skiing possibilities

• Pricey

We went this season the week before Christmas 2014 to Val Thorens. We usually go to Austria, but there was not much snow. Val Thorens had just enough to make most runs stay open although connections to other valleys were not open! Thus we only skied in the area of ​​Val Thorens which was really lovely, in particular the descent to Orelle which I highly recommended. Of course it was busy because everyone was compressed into a small area but even so, we didnt wait very long and the slopes were good in spite of the circumstances. The apres ski seemed very cozy - not too many drunken crowds at night. The restaurants were good but lacking atmosphere after Austria - where it's a bit more fun. Supermarkets were surprisingly not too expensive. What we really enjoyed were the ski runs through the village. The ski lessons were from 9 to 12, so we managed a few hours of skiing together. The apartments are all very small but apparently this is common in France. I will definitely go again when the kids are older and we'll take a 3 valley ski pass for the whole area. Then we can make really long day trips to the other resorts!

Awesome skiing in a lunar landscape - don't go to Val Tho looking for pretty tree-lined ski slopes - there's hardly a tree in sight! Great for a change of scenery though - even when you're right at the top you can only see snow!

• Great skiing
• Beautiful scenery
• Great apres ski

• Expensive but then to be expected!
• On cloudy days, it's a bit bleak!

In Val Thorens, you're really on the top of the world - there are no trees at this altitude which, I think, makes this resort really special. You can't see the snow line, all you can see if snowcapped peaks and they go on for ever. A great place for a change of scenery. The skiing is as expected, out of this world and endless - you simply CANNOT do it all in a week. Popped into the Folie Douce for a bit of madness! This ski resort has a certain charm - you can walk and ski everywhere and most of the buildings are attractive and built in traditional chalet style. When you come back down into the valley after a week's holiday in Val Thorens, you feel like you've been in a different world.

• Doorstep skiing

• Everything a bit pricey but that's kind of expected in the 3 Valleys

Although the resort seemed a little lost in a lunar landscape and felt a little unwelcoming when we arrived, we soon warmed to this lovely resort. THe skiing is just out of this world and there are so many restaurants and bars to choose from, we're going to have to go back again to try them all out! Went to La Folie Douce - had a great time listening to some cool music in the sunshine. Really nice being able to ski through the resort and especially to and from our front door. I think most of the accommodation offers doorstep skiing - not 100% sure though!

• Spoilt for choice on all fronts

• A bit on the expensive side but worth it!