Val Thorens - WHAT TO DO ELSE

Footpaths

Open:

from 17/11/2019 to 05/05/2020

 

At the foot of "Castor" and "Pollux" magic carpets, head for the Toboggan Chalet. They are 3 departures:

 

The Moutiere path

6.1 km, 4h30/5h return

 

The Marine path

5km – 1h of descent - accessible by the Cascades chairlift

 

The Montagnettes path

2km, 1h30 return

 

At an altitude of 3200m –and with its 360° view of more than 1000 summits in the French, Italian ansd Swiss Alps - the Cime Caron features one of the most grandiose mountain panorama in the all of Europe.

Helicopter

+33 4 50 75 99 15

+33 6 11 18 18 74

www.blugeon-helicopteres.com

 

Open from 17/12/2019 to 05/05/2020

 

Friendly Christian Blugeon recently made a Knight of the Legion of Honour for his passion and professionalism (over 29,000 flying hours on the clock) takes orders to fly over the most beautiful peaks of the Alps.

Take off at the foot of the slopes of Val Thorens from the resort’s new helipad.

3 Valleys Flight: Discovery of the largest ski area in the world seen from the sky.
€1,300 per 15 to 20 minute flight. (1 to 5 people.)

Mont Blanc Flight: privileged moment for a close-up look at the "roof of Europe".
€2,300 per 35 to 45 minute flight. (1 to 5 people).

Sled dogs

Open

from 17/12/2019 to 05/05/2020

 

Come and experience unique sensations, led by professional mushers.

 

We run this activity from Monday until Friday in the morning. The ride takes 30 minutes per session.

 

We have two sleds which can start together and three sleds in February (Please don’t exceed 150kg per sled.)

 

This activity is open from 2 years-old. We don’t recommend to pregnant women because it sometimes presents shakes.

Yoga Classes

Open

from 17/12/2019 to 05/05/2020

 

Who is yoga for?

For anyone wishing to stay in good physical, emotional and mental health.
For anyone wishing to improve their health (back problems, insomnia, depression, stress, fatigue, etc.).
For pregnant women who want to maintain suppleness and energy and prepare themselves for childbirth.
For children with an aim to making them aware of their bodies as well as teaching them to relax.

Snowshoe outings

Open

from 01/12/2019 to 05/05/2020

 

Did you know that snowshoeing in the oldest snow sport in the world? Over 10,000 years ago, snowshoes allowed hunters to move around easily despite the thick layers of snow. Today, snowshoeing has become a true sports and leisure activity.

One major advantage is that everyone can enjoy it as it requires no technical knowledge or particular physical condition. What’s more, snowshoeing allows you to discover the stunning landscapes around the resort at your own pace.

BEE FLYING - Double zip line

Open

from 14/12/2019 to 05/05/2020

09h45 - 16h30

 

Winter and summer, fly two-by-two on la Bee ! Our double zip-line has a length of 1800 meters and a maximal flying height of 65 meters !

 

Pedestrian or skier, let’s meet at the top of the Moutière chairlift ! Accessible to children from 14 years old and taller than 1.40m

35 euros per personn (one price)

FUN AREAS AND SNOWPARKS

Open
from 17/11/2019 to 05/05/2020

 

Having fun on your skis is the essential part of a successful holiday! To ensure that everyone finds what they are looking for, Val Thorens offers initiation or improvement classes in many fun areas.


The VT Fun Ride, a funny course strewn with obstacles, has arrived for the first time in France. Val Thorens has created a 900 metre course with more than 50 game modules using all the senses thanks to sound modules and physical interaction. Snow tunnels, bridges, spirals, banked turns - 3 minutes of action designed for skiers and snowboarders of all ages who want to have fun.

Ice Climbing

Open

from 01/01/2020 to 05/05/2020

 

Get your fill of thrill and awe by discovering (or rediscovering!) the frozen waterfall climb at Val Thorens!

Accompanied by professionals who will teach you how to use ice axes and crampons, you will share unforgettable moments in a majestic and unspoilt setting.  As a bonus, from your perch at the wall of ice, you will enjoy a unique panorama of the Val Thorens resort!

Ice diving

Open

from 22/12/2019 to 05/05/2020

 

Embark on a wild adventure, just a short distance from the resort; a timeless journey beneath the frozen Lac du Lou.

 

After putting on a waterproof drysuit and diving equipment (compressed neoprene drysuit, waterproof gloves, diving mask), it’s time for 20 minutes of glacial exploration.

 

This may not qualify as an extreme sporting activity, but it certainly isn’t without its thrills; the adrenalin mounts as soon as you leave the outside world and slide beneath the surface of the ice. Feel the water around you, see how the light plays and the stream of bubbles marking the rhythm of your own breathing - discover a new world!

 

Access the lake on snow shoes or cross country skis (40 minutes), followed by a 30-minute ice diving session supervised by our professional diving instructors (includes equipment briefing), then it’s back to the resort on snowshoes or skis.

 

Open to anyone aged 16 and over, even if you have never been diving before.

 

Walk to the lake and ice dive session : €180.

Ice driving

Open

from 17/11/2019 to 05/05/2020

 

Discover the highest ice-racing track in Europe. The Val Thorens Drivers’ School wants to initiate you to a number of new sensations.

Steering, counter-steering, braking….all the techniques are tried under the watchful eye of a trained professional .

The Ice Driving Val Thorens welcomes you on the « Alain Prost’s » ice-racing track of VT:
-    Altitude : 2200 m
-    Length : 760 m
-    Width : 10 to 12 m
-    Circuit officially recognized to welcome the “Trophée Andros” races

The Ice driving Val Thorens team:
-    The pist initiation and baptism are done under the control of several skilled pilots, all holders of the BPJEPS

Karting

Open

from 17/11/2019 to 05/05/2020

 

The Ice Driving Val Thorens driving school gives you the opportunity to try ice karting.

A 300-m long by 5-m wide ice run is specially set up for karting at the Alain Prost driving circuit centre.

It’s fun to do with friends or family, and great for trying out the sensations of sliding around on the ice for the first time.
Get there using the free shuttles from the P3 car park.

Ice karting sessions can be booked throughout the week.

Jump airbag

Open

from 22/12/2019 to 05/05/2020

12h30 - 16h30

 

Do you enjoy skiing in untouched snow, carrying out jumps, going to the snowpark or halfpipe? Do you want to learn new moves? Well now you can do just that in total safety thanks to the airbag!

The airbag is a fall cushion used to absorb the impact of your fall through the air.

The giant air cushion is the perfect solution if you want to learn or improve your freestyle skiing or snowboard technique.

Free entertainment on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5pm. The Airbag is located next to ’Le Roc’ dag lift at the Rond Point des Pistes.

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