Val Thorens

Pros: Got snow, will ski
Cons: High altitude/dizziness at first; hard to reach; can be expensive

Here in the European world of winter sports, we've been shedding tears throughout our winter vacation... Unless you have a humidifier, it's been so dry and cold your eyes just keep on watering! Add to that the great anticipation so many - I'm one of them...

Pros: Excellent facilities, slopes to suit all ages and ability levels, beginners well catered for
Cons: Not many - some bars/cafes/restaurants charge premium prices

Val Thorens has the privledge of being Europe's highest ski resort, the village itself lies at an altitude of 2300 metres (8000ft) and stretches up to 3100 metres at the highest point. It is part of the 3 Valleys - the largest ski resort in Europe....

Pros: Huge area; good range of slopes. Altitude is great for snow.
Cons: Expensive; crowded during Euro-holidays.

I went with a large student group from England mid-march 2003. We had gorgeous warm sunny weather but no fresh snow the week we were there. This wasn't brilliant for boarders on rented boards(like me); moguls, ice and hard slopes didn't feel all that...

Pros: High altitude and sunny location, night life, great ski tracks.
Cons: Night life can be pretty wild!

The ski season is about to start, so I decided I would give my opinion on my favorite ski resort for those willing to ski in France this winter.

Val Thorens is located in the Southern French Alps near Grenoble.

I have been to Val...

Pros: Overall good snow, Ski in/out accommodation.
Cons: expensive in the village, very crowded, some icy patches, rocks.

I went to Val Thorens during the first week of January 2005. The transfer time was estimated at just under four hours from Lyon airport, but there was no traffic so we made it in just under three hours. When we got there it was very late. We were ...

Pros: Excellent ski conditions
Cons: No after ski, Avoid European vacations

Val thorens is one of the nicest ski resorts I visited.
I have been in Val thorens for two consecutive years and I even enjoyed
the site even better the second time.
The Club-Med is located in the entrance of the village so the access to...

Pros: Range of Slopes
Cons: None

I first went to this resort when I was 5. I have been back 5 times since. There is a well justified reason that it has the reputation as the best ski resort in France, and even Europe.

The main attraction here is 'Les Trois Vallees' (the three...