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Resort facts
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Resort Height
Val Thorens: 2,300m (7,545ft);
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Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 45 mins, Geneva 3 hrs 45 mins, Snow Train (Moutiers) 1 hr
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Typical costs
· small beer £2.00 · bottle of house wine £12.00 · coffee/tea £1.50
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
glacier resort / guaranteed snow
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
5
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
The highest resort in Europe with great snow and skiing
At 2,230m Val Thorens is the highest resort in the French Alps, boasting an excellent snow record and an extensive ski network. This modern, purpose-built resort is a fine choice for all keen skiers; the main square and its sunny restaurants are right on the piste. Lifts take you up to Péclet and the 3195m Cime de Caron. For the more adventurous, take a Three Valleys pass and explore the staggering 600km of piste for some superb skiing.
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
Beginners
There are many wide, gentle slopes for improving confidence and allowing an easy descent back to the resort. Complete beginners will enjoy the First Time ski and board programmes with a beginner lift-pass, covering 8 lifts in the Val Thorens ski area.
Intermediates
Try the long, wide red pistes around Funitel, Grand Fond, Boismint or the Peclet glacier. High speed lifts now provide links to Mottaret and the rest of the Three Valleys, or explore the hidden 4th Valley of Orelle, the full Three Valleys circuit offers endless opportunities with minimum queuing, even in high season.
Advanced
Expert skiers will relish the sheer volume of challenges on offer. From the fabulous powder snow on the Glaciers of Peclet and Chavière, the world-class mogul-bashing on the long steep Cîme de Caron black run, and the infamous Couloirs of Courchevel - the Three Valleys has all this and more!
Nightlife
· a great resort for après ski · Frog & Roast Beef (the highest pub in Europe) and the Sne Sko Café for an excellent après ski atmosphere · Malaysia, for live music · Sumit Disco · Eclipse bar · Viking Pub
Activities
Sports centre (with tennis, squash, football, table-tennis, climbing, gym, swimming-pool), ice driving, parapenting, snowshoe walking, skidoos & toboggan run in a natural 6km long valley
Eating out
Over 45 restaurants from simple crêperies to gourmet cuisine.· Pizzas around €9 · 3 course meal with wine approx. €30 · Fondues from €25 · La Cabane for traditional French dishes, the Scapin Pub for pizza. Les Clarines for top class gastronomic delights.
Other amenities
· Cinema · Skidoos · Two exclusive shopping centres · A toboggan run in a natural 6km long valley
Private Transfer
From Chambery airport
One-way (arrival) from £42 pp. Return from £80 pp. One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers are also available.Helicopter Transfer
Arrive in style! Pre-book a private helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers. See price panel for prices.
Families
The ESF runs a non-skiing crèche with English speaking staff for children aged 18mths-3yrs. Your children will be looked after in a fun and safe environment normal activities include games drawing make-up and sledging.
For ages 3-4yrs the ESF also offers a skiing kindergartenthe Piou Piou club. The Piou Piou club fits in with normal crèche hours and provides a 45 min ski orientation class in a dedicated kids snow gardens. There are two ski gardens in resort both have a magic carpet ski lift and play area in order to stimulate the childrens' senses and provide them with a fun introduction to the world of skiing. In bad weather conditions children will be provided with free hot chocolate. See resort intro page for prices.Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs -
Our best deals to Val Thorens
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Val Thorens in France | Self catering |
£259 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Val Thorens in France | Self catering |
£273 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Val Thorens in France | Self catering |
£273 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Val Thorens in France | Self catering |
£273 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Val Thorens in France | Self catering |
£288 based on 4 sharing |