Ski resorts don’t come higher in the Alps - Val Thorens resort is higher than the top lifts of many ski areas. They don’t get bigger – Val Thorens forms the eastern edge of the epic Les 3 Vallées ski area – the biggest linked region in the world.
It goes on … the après ski is fantastic with an international mix of clients living life to the full, after the lifts close. The corporate ski trip activities are some of the best anywhere, and the resort is as ski in, ski out as you cab get.
Les 3 Vallées has more corporate ski trip pull than any other ski region in the Alps – the mix of vast ski terrain, high-altitude snowsure skiing, and big-name resorts make it a hugely popular choice for corporate ski groups.
The beauty of Les 3 Vallées is that clients staying in Val Thorens can step out of their boot room, clip in and experience Méribel, Courchevel and all places in between, returning in time for the afternoon pleasures at La Folie Douce.
The highest skiing in the epic 3 Vallées ski region, Val Thorens is a much-visited ski area for those staying in other resorts. There is glacier skiing to over 3200m and the snow quality is often exceptional. Located at the southern end of the ski region, the Cime Caron top station offers stunning views across the region and accesses some of the best skiing in Val Thorens with great off-piste and ski routes.
Ski pistes cut through the resort offering ski-in / ski-out accommodation access whilst the ski area directly in front of Val Thorens is gentle and connects with the main ski lifts. This area also hosts the piste down to the neighbouring resort of Les Menuires and slightly further into the pretty village of St Martin de Belleville.
Heading north out of Val Thorens, it is easy to reach the fantastic Méribel ski area, the middle valley in the 3 Vallées ski region. At the southern end of the Méribel valley, there is some of the best off-piste skiing in the valley, with some great descents down from Mont Vallon. From this southern end of the valley, it is possible to ski right back through to Méribel Centre and further into the 3 Valleys region.
Heading east from Méribel Centre it is possible to ski into the third valley above Courchevel via the fantastic Saluire crossing. The Saluire couloirs are some of the toughest in the area, whilst there are some superb beginner and intermediate pistes to reach Courchevel or Courchevel Moriond.
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The highest resort in the Alps is also one of the most convenient. Ski pistes in the Plein Sud area of Val Thorens cut through the resort, whilst 2 chairlifts climb over the village. Cars are kept outside the resort so getting around the resort is usually on foot or skis.
Val Thorens is located high above the tree line and the location is dramatic with glaciers dotting the horizon. Part of Les 3 Vallées, it is easy to ski over to Méribel and Courchevel from Val Thorens, to take lunch or some shopping – just don’t miss the last lift connections back!
Val Thorens is continuing its pursuit of the luxury market with 4, five-star hotels now serving the resort. As well as consummate luxury, Val Thorens also offers a range of excellent, modern designer hotels with superb décor and design and a relaxed, welcoming feel.
There are numerous bars and restaurants in Val Thorens and the nightlife can be pumping, with the après ski getting underway on the terraces of the iconic La Folie Douce Val Thorens.
Val Thorens has a well-deserved name for après ski. The resort is popular with young skiers and there are numerous bars throughout the resort, including many terraces from which to soak up the afternoon sun.
There are several late-night options as well, including the La Malaysia dance club which is one of the original venues and pretty sophisticated - something of appeal to corporate ski groups.
Après ski is a big event in Val Thorens and the slopes above the resort host La Folie Douce - Val Thorens, providing a superb atmosphere and fantastic spectacle as the dancers and DJs lead the revellers from the balcony and stages.
The run back to Val Thorens is conveniently short from the La Folie Douce. VIP areas at La Folie Douce can be reserved and the champagne can be flown in!
The range of activities offered in Val Thorens is exceptional and a big draw for corporate ski events. On the snow, there is heli-skiing, ski guiding, ski safaris and a whopping zip-line across the glaciers at the top of the ski area.
For non-skiers, there is ice diving, snowmobiling and ice driving, whilst in the air there are scenic and balloon flights.
Formal meeting venues can be arranged in the leading hotels, whilst there are several excellent dining venues in the resort and on the slopes above Val Thorens. The setting is superb for clear thinking.
A VIP section at La Folie Douce can be a special experience with private couches and service, overlooking the dancing masses.
