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Val Thorens Resort Guide
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Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed May 3
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Resort Guide
Val Thorens is located in the French Alps and is the highest ski resort in Europe, offering extensive ski terrain as part of the vast Three Valleys ski area. The resort features a modern, pedestrian-friendly village atmosphere, direct ski-in/ski-out access, and a wide range of slopes suitable for all levels. Signature experiences include panoramic mountain views, a vibrant après-ski scene, and innovative amenities such as Europe’s longest toboggan run and a sports center. Val Thorens stands out for its reliable snow conditions, dynamic events calendar, and comprehensive facilities for both families and advanced skiers.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Val Thorens
Lifts
30
Skiable area
372.5 ac
Longest run
12 km / 7.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(68 total)
Beginner
38
56% of terrain
Intermediate
23
34% of terrain
Advanced
7
10% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola62
- Pulse gondola1
- Funitel4
- Aerial tram6
- High-speed 639
- High-speed quad10
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair2
- Surface lift92
- Funicular1
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
La Folie Douce – A legendary après-ski destination in Val Thorens, La Folie Douce is renowned for its high-energy open-air parties, live music, DJ performances, and panoramic mountain views, creating an unforgettable alpine party atmosphere recognized across the Alps.
Season vs Historic
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 433cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 437cm full-season avg
433cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~381 cm. That's 12% below the 5-year average (433 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 13% below the 30-year average (437 cm).
Val Thorens Season Snowfall
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Val Thorens Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 526cm with an average of 130 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 21% above this average (639cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 77cm | 17 days | 40cm | 75cm | 18cm |
| December | 92cm | 18 days | 98cm | 130cm | 19cm |
| January | 86cm | 17 days | 139cm | 169cm | 18cm |
| February | 68cm | 16 days | 165cm | 191cm | 16cm |
| March | 72cm | 18 days | 177cm | 200cm | 16cm |
| April | 54cm | 16 days | 162cm | 192cm | 12cm |
| May | 35cm | 12 days | 96cm | 147cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
70 days scored, from 22 Feb
61
Best Day
15 Mar
9
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4822 Feb
- 4223 Feb
- 3524 Feb
March 2026
- 6115 Mar16cm
- 5727 Mar5cm
- 5413 Mar4cm
April 2026
- 501 Apr2cm
- 472 Apr
- 443 Apr
May 2026
- 241 May
- 143 May
- 122 May
March scored highest for Val Thorens in 2025-26. Based on 70 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
163 days
Nov 22, 2025 → May 3, 2026
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 21, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Val Thorens
- Where is Val Thorens?
- Val Thorens is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Val Thorens?
- Val Thorens runs from a base elevation of 2,300 m (7,546 ft) to a summit of 3,180 m (10,433 ft), giving a vertical drop of 880 m (2,887 ft).
- How big is Val Thorens?
- Val Thorens has 921 acres (373 hectares) of skiable terrain, 68 marked runs and 30 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Val Thorens?
- Val Thorens is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Val Thorens?
- Val Thorens typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Val Thorens get in a typical season?
- Val Thorens averages 250 inches / 635 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
