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Val Thorens highest

6 Glaciers and the Cime Caron

Ski resort Val Thorens, ski vacation in France

Val Thorens - the highest ski resort in Europe | © OT Val Thorens, photo C. Ducruet

Val Thorens Tourisme
Grande Rue
73440 Val Thorens
Tel. +33 4 79 00 08 08
www.valthorens.com

Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and the highest resort of the ski area Les 3 Vallées. The Cime Caron offers a fantastic panoramic view.


The Val Thorens ski area opens from November 19, 2022 to May 8, 2023.
It is located in the middle of an impressive natural valley basin dominated by six glaciers and offers countless runs for all-day sunny skiing.

Between 2,300 and 3,200 meters, exceptional slopes and routes for all skier profiles await you: Experienced skiers, beginners on fun slopes or families looking for long walks. In Val Thorens, you can strap on your skis right outside your front door and you're already on the slopes! The choice is yours: Val Thorens - Orelle (150 km of slopes) and Les 3 Vallées (600 km of slopes).
The Cime Caron, a peak at 3,200 meters above sea level, which offers one of the most beautiful panoramas in France with views of the entire Mont Blanc massif, the Vanoise National Park, Haute Maurienne, but also the Ecrins National Park or the Belledonne massif to admire.


New connection from the village of Orelle:
For the first time in the history of Val Thorens, the summit of Cime Caron (3,200 m) is directly accessible from Orelle and Maurienne. Finally, they offer a direct connection between Val Thorens and Orelle by gondola on skis or on foot.

Val Thorens is once again in the running for the title of "Best Resort in the World".