Val Thorens
www.valthorens.comGPS 6.583772 E 45.29702 N
Region Trois Vallees
State Savoie
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GPS 6.583772 E 45.29702 N
Region Trois Vallees
State Savoie
Ski resort ratings for Val Thorens compared to all other ski resorts. Based on 360 reviews.
| Overall 81 | Skiing 89 | Skiregion 84 |
| Novice | Advanced | Expert | Offpiste | Snow-sure |
| 7.9 6.9 | 8.6 7.6 | 9.4 7.7 | 9.0 7.1 | 8.6 6.8 |
| Family | Atmosphere | Nature | Walking | Lifts |
| 9.4 7.6 | 7.4 7.8 | 8.1 6.7 | 7.7 7.7 | 5.4 7.0 |
| Variety slopes | Snowparks | Crosscountry | Slope preparation | Slope orientation |
| 8.8 7.1 | 9.5 7.3 | 9.5 7.5 | 8.0 7.6 | 8.0 8.7 |
| Restaurants | Ski-in/out | Access | Environment | Friendliness |
| 8.0 7.7 | 10.0 7.6 | 10.0 7.4 | 8.0 7.3 | 8.0 7.5 |
Lets get a few things straight. Val Thorens is the highest ski station in Europe. You go their to ski and for the snow reliability. Anyone who thinks VT is one of the ugliest resorts around was obviously asleep of the transfer as they passed Les Menuires and has never been to Flaine. If it is a pretty alpine town you are looking for then go to Austria or Switzerland. VT is a lot more attractive than a lot of other resorts but it is designed for a reason - to cater for large numbers of people who want to ski as opposed to shopping and eating.
The skiing is great with a wide range of runs for all levels easily accessed from all the accommodation. It provides excellent access to the rest of the
Review by Pj from Sussex on Monday Nov 27th. Visited Val Thorens in february 2006 as friends