About Val Thorens

Val Thorens, known for it's location as the highest ski resort in Europe, is a unique and beautiful town. It is located in Savoie within the commune of Saint Martin de Belleville. Ski enthusiasts travel to Val Thorens almost year round due to the altitude and seemingly endless ski season. Ski hire in Val Thorens is readily available because business seems to continuously flow in. The town's elevation is 2300 meters, while the highest point is 3266 meters. Val Thorens is near two major French cities, Lyon and Grenoble, and quite a few resorts. Resorts like Courchevel and Meribel are smaller and more quaint but also offer Val Thorens ski hire and snowboard rental. The Saulire summit in Meribel is 2,739 meters, approximately 500 meters less than it's neighbor, Val Thorens.

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Val Thorens offers a lot to it's loyal tourists in the way of activities and places of interest. Visitors travel from all over the world to experience this top of the line resort. In the way of skiing, Val Thorens offers circuits for every level of expertise, from the complete beginner to those wanting to ski down from the highest peaks. If you are an expert looking for a thrill, don't miss out on Pointe du Bouchet, which is 3220 meters or Cime de Caron, 3200 meters.
If you are looking to go beyond the slopes, there is plenty to do if you look hard enough. Enjoy one of the world's most breathtaking views and check out Cime de Caron as a pedestrian. Take the town's gondola to the Caron cable cars and then sit back and enjoy the Alps. Other activities include ice driving and ski doo hire. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush then the toboggan track is the way to go. For those looking to experience a more leisurely holiday, there is a sports centre in town featuring a sauna, jacuzzi, steam rooms, and a swimming pool. They also offer indoor tennis, a fitness facility and squash.
There is also plenty of entertainment and delicious dining available in town. The Val Thorens Classic and Jazz Association performs quite often at the Val Thorens Church and the bars and discos host an array of musical guests to choose from. One of the most delectable establishments to dine is L'Oxalys. L'Oxalys is located within Val Thorens and offers both a relaxation center and a menu featuring the fine dining by Jean Sulpice.

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After exploring Val Thorens, be sure to visit the nearby areas. For skiing, visit Meribel or Courchevel to experience a cozier atmosphere with the convenience of ski hire at your fingertips. In Lyon, France you can engulf yourself in the 2000 years of French history. Take a boat cruise and enjoy the views of the Rhone and Saone. You will never experience architecture like Lyon has to offer. Grenoble, known as the heart of the Alps, is the place to visit if art and culture is what you are looking for. There are many museums to see, like the Museum of the French Revolution, or Le Magasin, which is the Museum of Contemporary Arts. Go back in time and visit Musee Dauphinois which lets you travel through the past communities of the old province Dauphine. Eglise Saint Pierre, a Romanic Church and also a historical monument from 1846, is another historical hot-spot in Grenoble. For gorgeous views, visit La Bastille, one of the most popular destinations in the region, where you can see everything from the towns to the surrounding mountains.

Most people travel to there for ski hire Val Thorens but there is much more to see and do. Your Val Thorens vacation can be one of your most unforgettable holidays filled with both activity and culture.