Val Thorens, located in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie, French Alps, located at an altitude of 2300m, is the highest ski town in Europe. It is located in the commune of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville in the Savoie département.
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⛰️ Hill station spots ❄️ Glacial landform spots ❄️ Ski resort spots ❄️ Skier spots ⛰️ Summit spotsThe highest ski resort in the "Three Valleys" region (in the French Alps) is Val Thorens. Val Thorens resort is built on the mountainside at an altitude of 2,300m. You can only get there by car or bus from Geneva, Lyon and Chambery airports. If you want to go by train, you can only get to Moutiers (37 km from the resort), and then you still have to change buses. Due to the fact that it offers excellent conditions for skiing and other recreation, Val Thorens is considered one of the best ski resorts in France.
It is considered the most budget and affordable among all others in the "Three Valleys" area. Good quality trail. All slopes of this resort are always maintained in excellent condition. In addition to its prime location, the Val Thorens ski area is ideal for everyone, from beginners to advanced skiers, with five terrain parks and 39 trails. Ski tickets at the resort are always one of the top incentives to facilitate visitors here to experience a lot of interesting things. However, if time does not permit, visitors can purchase a cable car ticket and this ticket can also be available in many ski holiday packages. Val Thorens ski packages can include everything from hotel and ski rentals to event tickets.
As the weather warms up, guests can enjoy a variety of other activities, such as hiking, cooking classes and many unique cultural events. However, in the resort of Val Thorens, France, skiing is still a popular activity. At the Val Thorens resort, everyone can find activities enjoyable: beginners and those who want to improve specific skills should enroll in a ski school, qualified people should attend a ski school. Higher level will have the opportunity to participate in a skiing trip and the adventurous can try their hand at helicopter skiing. Guests can ski at night and participate in other activities that take place after dark until it is time to rest and get ready to continue enjoying the next exciting day at the world famous Val Thorens resort.
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