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Val Thorens - France


Key Information

Resort altitude2300m - 2300m
Highest lift3230m
Lowest lift1800m
Kms of piste140kms
No of lifts29
Black pistes11%
Red pistes40%
Blue pistes37%
Green pistes12%
Snow parks5
GlacierNo
Snowmaking352

At a glance

Nearest airportsType of resortStay inGo for a
ChamberyMega resortChalets
Hostels
Hotels
Independent Travel
Self-Catered
Tour operator
Week
Week+
Weekend
Good forOn the pisteChildrenFood and drink
Cross-country
Disabled skiing
Freestyle
Heli-skiing
Off-piste
Ski-touring
Snowboarding
British ski schools
Free nursery slopes
Mobile ski hire
Online lift passes
Ski in, ski out
Snow sure
Creches
Babysitting
Ski schools
Apres-ski
Evening drinking
Resort dining
Vegetarian
Family friendly
Live music
Late drinking
Mountain dining
OtherOther activities
Internet access
Churches
Adrenaline fuelled
Sightseeing
Relaxation
Shopping


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Snow Report:
Val Thorens
Report date:28 Nov 2008
Last snowed:23 Nov 2008
Fresh snow:15cm
Lifts open:10 out of 28
Snow depth:
Lower slopes:60cm
Upper slopes:90cm
Piste information:
On-piste:Excellent
Off-piste:Powder
Resort runs:Good
Snow conditions:
Good skiing on well groomed pistes
Weather:
Overcast skies