France Resort guide

Val Thorens Opening Dates 2026/27

Val Thorens opens on 21 November 2026 and closes on 2 May 2027 for the 2026/27 season (provisional, from the resort's website).

Entering Val Thorens on the Traversée de Montaulever slope

Photo: DimiTalen via Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Piste network
160 km99.4 mi
Lifts
36
Top elevation
3,211 m10,530 ft
Ski area
Les 3 Vallées
Pre-seasonOpens in 61 days · ProvisionalOfficial season page

2026/27 season

Opens
21 November 2026
Closes
2 May 2027

Provisional Dates have not yet been confirmed by the resort.

Source

Season by season

Season dates for Val Thorens
SeasonOpensClosesGlacierVerified
2026/2721 November 20262 May 2027Provisional

Early and late season

  • Glacier skiing extends the season beyond the main lift network.
  • Snowmaking helps the resort open early and stay open late in the season.

Frequently asked questions

When does Val Thorens open for 2026/27?

21 November 2026, provisionally — the resort has not confirmed it yet.

When does Val Thorens close?

2 May 2027 for the 2026/27 season.

How long is the season in Val Thorens?

162 days between the scheduled opening and closing dates.

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).

Which ski area is Val Thorens in?

Val Thorens is part of Les 3 Vallées.

Data updated · Sources: The resort’s official website