Val Thorens FAQ
Answers to 35 common questions about skiing in Val Thorens, from snow and lifts to transfers and prices, all from our data.
- Piste network
- 160 km99.4 mi
- Lifts
- 36
- Top elevation
- 3,211 m10,530 ft
- Ski area
- Les 3 Vallées
Every question about Val Thorens
Frequently asked questions
How far is Val Thorens from Chambéry Aix les Bains airport?
Chambéry Aix les Bains is about 101 minutes by road from Val Thorens (66.5 km).
How high is Val Thorens?
The highest lift-served point is 3,211 m, with the village at 1,710 m, a vertical of 2,314 m.
How many km of pistes does Val Thorens have?
Val Thorens has 160 km of marked pistes across 110 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Val Thorens have?
36 lifts (12 gondolas or cable cars, 12 chairlifts and 3 drag lifts).
When does Val Thorens open for 2026/27?
Val Thorens is scheduled to open on 21 November 2026 and close on 2 May 2027. These dates are provisional until the resort confirms them.
Which ski area is Val Thorens in?
Val Thorens is part of Les 3 Vallées.
Can you get to Val Thorens by train?
There is no station in the resort itself; the last leg is by road from Chambéry Aix les Bains.
Is Val Thorens good for beginners?
Val Thorens scores 6.7/10 for beginners; 9.9% of its piste km is green and we list 1 ski school.
Is Val Thorens good for families?
Val Thorens scores 4.5/10 for families, with 0 childcare providers listed and 53.5% of its pistes green or blue.
How much snow is there in Val Thorens right now?
0 cm at the base and 0 cm at the top. These depths are modelled from Open-Meteo, not measured by the resort.
How snow-sure is Val Thorens?
Val Thorens scores 5.1/10 for snow reliability and it has glacier skiing.
Does Val Thorens have glacier skiing?
Yes.
Which ski resorts are near Val Thorens?
The closest resorts we cover are Les Menuires, Méribel and Courchevel.
How deep is the snow at the top of Val Thorens compared with the base?
0 cm at the top and 0 cm at the base, modelled from Open-Meteo rather than measured by the resort.
Is it snowing in Val Thorens now?
0 cm has fallen in the last 24 hours.
How many runs of each colour does Val Thorens have?
15 green, 45 blue, 36 red and 11 black, 110 in total.
What is the longest run in Val Thorens?
The longest single marked run we measure is 5 km.
Where can I download the Val Thorens piste map?
The resort publishes the current map itself; the link on this page goes straight to it, and the lift and piste tables below are generated from OpenStreetMap.
What kinds of lift does Val Thorens have?
12 gondolas or cable cars, 12 chairlifts, 3 drag lifts and 6 magic carpets.
How many lifts does Val Thorens run?
36 lifts serve 110 marked runs.
When do the lifts start turning in Val Thorens?
The first lifts of the 2026/27 season are scheduled for 21 November 2026.
What is the uphill capacity in Val Thorens?
About 62,236 skiers an hour, summed from the lifts we hold capacity figures for.
How many gondolas does Val Thorens have?
12, plus 12 chairlifts.
When does Val Thorens close?
2 May 2027 for the 2026/27 season.
Which airport is closest to Val Thorens?
Chambéry Aix les Bains, about 101 minutes by road (66.5 km).
How long is the transfer from Chambéry Aix les Bains to Val Thorens?
About 101 minutes by road over 66.5 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Grenoble Alpes Isère to Val Thorens?
About 144 minutes by road over 98.3 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Val Thorens?
About 148 minutes by road over 125.8 km, routed by openrouteservice.
Is there a railway station in Val Thorens?
No — the nearest stations are down-valley; the last leg is by road.
Is there childcare in Val Thorens?
0 childcare providers are listed in OpenStreetMap for Val Thorens.
How many ski schools are there in Val Thorens?
1.
How much of Val Thorens is easy skiing?
53.5% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Val Thorens?
1,710 m, with lifts to 3,211 m.
Are there magic carpets in Val Thorens?
6 magic carpets are mapped in Val Thorens.
Where are the official Val Thorens webcams?
The resort publishes its own camera page; the link on this page goes straight to it.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-Meteo