Winter Vacations : What To Do In Val Thorens ?
The resort of Val Thorens in Savoie is an exceptional setting for a ski vacation. It offers a wide range of activities for both skiing and non-skiing enthusiasts. If you wonder what to do there, we have selected for you activities for all tastes.
1- Ski in an exceptional resort
In winter, it is above all for skiing that mountain and snowboard lovers pleb>Val Thorens.
The Ski Val Thorens resort has enjoyed worldwide acclaim since the resort was voted the world's best ski resort for the 4th time at the World Ski Awards in 2019.
This international recognition is well deserved as the resort is the highlight of the 3 Valleys area, the largest ski area in the world, and provides access to 600 km of runs for skiers of all levels.
In Europe's highest resort, a new skiing experience awaits you thanks to exceptional snow and sunshine.
2- Experience sensational sports
Even if skiing is the main activity in Val Thorens, it is not the only sport you can practice during your winter vacations in the resort.
Whatever your age or level, you are sure to find fun and thrill-filled activities on site. Indeed, the resort has zip lines, multiple hiking trails and the longest toboggan run in France.
If you're looking for a fun group activity, you can try your hand at Snake gliss on individual sleds assembled together, the whole thing piloted by a professional.
You can also try the brand new snowtubing with family and friends. This activity for young and old consists of sliding down specially prepared slopes on a giant buoy!
3- Go hiking
Even if skiing is not your thing, you can enjoy the exceptional natural setting of the Val Thorens resort by hiking. The mountains in winter offer a sumptuous setting for walking on foot, snowshoes or with your dog.
If you haven't tried snowshoeing or cani rando yet know that several easy trails are accessible from the resort.
The sentier de la Marine and the sentier de la Montagnette are suitable for beginners and families. On these routes, which are only a few kilometers long and take less than 2 hours to complete, you don't need skis to take on the snowy landscape.
4- Enjoy the wellness areas
In Val Thorens, skiers and non-skiers alike can enjoy several spas and wellness areas with hammam, sauna, jacuzzi and heated pool.
When you're not hitting the slopes or the weather is gloomy, it's nice to stay warm and be pampered. The resort's wellness areas offer treatments and massages inspired by traditions from around the world.
You can relax: the mountain setting at an altitude of 2300 m is ideal for resting, forgetting the stress of everyday life and regaining strength thanks to the invigorating air.
5- Discover the local specialties
Finally, while their loved ones are enjoying snow sports, non-skiers can use their free time to explore local traditions and local specialties.
The resort of Val Thorens is home to many stores selling mountain specialties, where regional products are given pride of place. The traditional Savoy tomme is just one of the many cheeses you can find there.
What if you took advantage of your vacation in the mountains to discover other specialties like crozets and diots or to learn how to prepare a homemade Savoyard fondue?
