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  Val Thorens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe, located in the French Alps at 2300 meters altitude.
Val Thorens is surrounded by several high peaks of near or over 3000m and a number of its cable cars and chair lifts go almost as high.
Val Thorens is part of the 3 vallées ski domain which is connected with a common ski pass.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Val_Thorens   (351 words)

  
 Val Thorens France Skiing Holiday Accommodation Val Thorens Ski Resort - Catered Chalet Skiing Holidays
Val Thorens is Europe’s highest resort (2300 metres), with guaranteed snow all season.
The skiing around Val Thorens is difficult to beat, with almost 90 miles of pistes of its own, but is also a part of the massive Three Valleys Skiing area (linked with Courchevel, Meribel and La Tania).
Val Thorens is a high-spirited place at night with a lively club, bar, and pub scene.
www.european-ski-holiday.co.uk /val_thorens_ski_resort.asp   (526 words)

  
 On the Piste - Resorts - Val Thorens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Val Thorens is linked to the Trois Vallees the largest linked ski area in the world (see pages 18-19).
Val Thorens is an ideal base for snowboarders allowing easy access to a domain ideal for freeriding.
Val Thorens is a truly international resort and has several indoor and outdoor shopping areas with a great selection of shops, bars, restaurants, a cinema, a huge games arcade and 3 lively discos.
www.onthepiste.com /main_site/resorts/val_thorens.htm   (316 words)

  
 Val Thorens France
Val Thorens is located in Les Trois Vallees area with over 200 individual ski lifts.
Val Thorens is linked to 3 Vallees ski resorts and is a ski-in-ski-out car free resort where almost all accommodations give you a direct access to the slope.
Val Thorens has developed a fantastic ski lift net, very few waiting times, great comfort and fast connections and is the best ski lift net in Europe.
www.coasttravel.com /toplevel/skitrips/valthorens-any.htm   (519 words)

  
 Val-Thorens - France ski chalet / ski holidays
Val Thorens is Europe’s highest resort and with guaranteed good snow it is a popular choice with anyone considering the three valleys ski area for their holiday.
Val Thorens is built high above tree level and is surrounded by the peaks and glaciers.
Val Thorens is a top choice with its height, extent of slopes and easy access to the rest of the three valleys.
www.skiline.co.uk /datailpages/resortDetail.asp?resortID=36   (638 words)

  
 FRANCE TOURS: Val_Thorens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The road to Val Thorens from Moutiers is the Savoie's stairway to the stars.
As such Val Thorens trades a brief, brilliant summer for an endless white winter where snow falls early and stays late, creating a season that runs from October to May, with year-round skiing on the glaciers.
Among its 30 ski lifts are the 150-person Cime Caron cable car that rises 3,565 vertical feet in 10 minutes to the summit of the Cime de Caron, and the four-year-old Funitel, a 30-person gondola that rises 2,000 vertical feet to the base of the Glacier de Peclet.
web.it.kth.se /~garde/trav/Ski/Val_Thorens   (234 words)

  
 Val Thorens - France - Holidaze Ski Tours
Val Thorens is situated at the top of three valleys in Savoie, Franc which includes the famous resorts of Meribel and Courchevel.
Val Thorens is the youngest resort of the 3 Valleys network, and has developed a high quality image in keeping with the areas other famous resorts.
First class one and two bedroom units located in the center of Val Thorens.
www.holidaze.com /valthorens.html   (572 words)

  
 On the Piste - Students - Resorts - Val Thorens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Val Thorens is a modern purpose-built resort at the head of the beautiful Belleville Valley where the emphasis is on skiing convenience.
Europe’s highest ski resort, Val Thorens forms part of the Trois Vallees ski domain, the world’s largest and most well-linked skiable area.
With a fantastic range of skiing throughout the linked resorts, Val Thorens is ‘simply the best’ for skiers and snowboarders of all standards.
www.onthepiste.co.uk /students/resorts/ValThorens.htm   (95 words)

  
 Le Val Thorens Hotel Rhone Alpes ski resort France
Val Thorens now offers high quality accommodation inspired from the Savoie architectural style of stone and wood.
With direct access to the slopes, Hotel Le Val Thorens welcomes you in luxurious mountain surroundings.
High standard of accommodation and decor with an enviable range of facilities: 3 restaurants - piano bar - sun terrace - fitness centre - reading room with open fire place - central lounge with pine beams and fountain - ski shop etc. Please take a note that the reservations must be from Saturday to Saturday.
www.jpmoser.com /thorens.html   (202 words)

  
 Renting chalet and renting apartment in Val Thorens ski resort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Chalet situated in Les Balcons district in Val Thorens beside the chalet Val 2400, at about 100 m from the ski slopes.
Residence situated in Val Thorens in the heart of the resort near the slopes and the commercial center of Caron.
Residence situated in Val Thorens 50 m far from the slopes and close by the commercial center of Peclet.
www.ski-planet.com /location-valthorens_uk.html   (335 words)

  
 Val Thorens Chalets France Family Skiing Holiday Val Thorens Ski Resort - Catered Chalet Skiing Holidays
If you are planning to book a val thorens chalets accommodation france ski resort then use our team of experienced advisors to guide you through all the options that are available, whether you are a family, a couple or a large group.
The big appeal to a val thorens chalets accommodation france ski resort is the sheer quality of the snow and some pretty wonderful slopes to explore.
Having a val thorens chalets accommodation france ski resort is an excellent way to relax and escape from the pressures of modern life in beautiful alpine surroundings.
www.valthorenschalets.co.uk   (662 words)

  
 Val Thorens Travel Guide
Val Thorens is a fairly ugly purpose-built resort, but its exceptional snow reliability and wide choice of skiing makes it hard to beat for the ski enthusiast.
Due to its height and north-facing location, Val Thorens can be cold and bleak and has less off-slope activities on offer than many resorts.
The nightlife in Val Thorens is more limited than in the larger resorts, but there are still three discos and plenty of lively bars.
www.cheapflights.co.uk /travelguide/Val-Thorens   (243 words)

  
 Val Thorens
Situated in the heart of a large circle dominated by 6 glaciers, Val Thorens is, at an altitude of 2300m, the highest resort in Europe.
Val Thorens offers exceptional snow quality, guaranteed from the end of November up until the middle of May, with 7 skiable peaks or passes over 3000m high.
In order to answer the demand of its holiday makers, a large choice of sporting and cultural activities are offered, including a covered 9000 m2 sports centre and day centres welcoming children from 3 months old.
www.hzinternational.com /Ski_resorts/Val_Thorens/body_val_thorens.html   (228 words)

  
 Skiing holiday in Val Thorens in the French Alps, winter 2005 / 2006
Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe at 2300m.
Most visitors to Val Thorens stay in hotels or self-cater and these facilities are being upgraded on an ongoing basis.
The skiing is excellent and après ski is extensive and varied enough to suit all tastes, Due to its altitude Val Thorens has a very long season and excellent snow.
www.skiing-holidays.net /ski-resorts/val_thorens.htm   (308 words)

  
 First For France - Val Thorens Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Val Thorens is high up on the right side of the Three Valleys, which figured prominently in the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Val Thorens’ share of the slopes and hardware amounts to 87 miles and 30 lifts, but like all the resorts here, it swings a broad brush and claims the whole domain.
Val Thorens has 300 inhabitants, but it can sleep 23,000, a ratio of one to 77.
www.firstforfrance.com /L4_Town.asp?t=912   (519 words)

  
 Val Thorens, Jan. 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Club Med in Val Thorens is a three star hotel, complete with a huge dinning room and disco / theatre.
The meals were okay, since I tend to eat vegetarian mostly, I was sadden by the lack of options in that manner, and the Pizza chef wouldn't make me a Hawaiian pizza ("Pineapple does not belong on Pizza!" he hold me).
Val Thorens is lovely, small town of mostly hotels and apartment complexes.
www.polsci.wvu.edu /Henry/travels/Europe/Val_Thorens.html   (895 words)

  
 Val Thorens Mountain Resort: OnTheSnow Spotlight of Val Thorens France
Val Thorens’ share of the slopes and hardware amounts to 87 miles and 34 lifts, but like all the resorts here, it swings a broad brush and claims the whole domain.
Val Thorens has 300 inhabitants, but it can sleep 22,500, a ratio of one to 75.
Val Thorens is 96 miles from the Geneva gateway, 22 miles farther to Lyons.
www.onthesnow.com /FR-SA/602/feature.html   (849 words)

  
 Val Thorens, France - Europe's Best Kept Secrets | The Ski Europe Report 09-20-03
As the highest ski resort in Europe, Val Thorens is situated at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet).
Val Thorens is purpose built with a car-free central area.
Val Thorens is 96 miles from the Geneva gateway.
www.ski-europe.com /news/articles/sres/ftho09-20-03.html   (535 words)

  
 Val Thorens Travel: Deals and travel information for Val Thorens, Rhone-Alpes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Le Silveralp - 3* in Val Thorens from £292
Residence Les Neves - in Val Thorens from £186
At an altitude of 2300m, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and many experienced skiers believe it to offer the very best in long-season and snow-sure skiing.
www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Europe/France/Rhone-Alpes/Val-Thorens/Val-Thorens--travel.html   (298 words)

  
 VRMAG - FRENCH SKI RESORT VAL THORENS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The view in Carlson’s panorama is from Cime de Caron (3200m), one of the highest peaks in the Val Thorens area, and is outstanding with the sun above and clouds below on a crisp, clear day.
The treeless village of Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in the European Alps with a base elevation of 2300m; the challenging skiing takes place nearly 1000m higher.
Val Thorens has 34 ski lifts but offers guests 600 km of marked trails and 198 lifts in the Three Valleys.
vrm.vrway.com /issue18/FRENCH_SKI_RESORT_VAL_THORENS.html   (187 words)

  
 Val Thorens,ski equipment,Location ski
Val Thorens, ski equipment, location de matériel de ski snowboard.
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 Val Thorens Hotels. Accommodation and travel services in Val Thorens. Hotels in Val Thorens
In fact, when the winds are strong, Val Thorens may turn out to be not really friendly ski resort.
On the other hand, having 600 kilometres of slopes in the entire 3 Valleys area, bad weather at the top is just a great excuse to leave Val Thorens, take one of the ski lifts and visit of other resorts in the 3 Valleys.
Located in the very heart of Val Thorens, assure an easy access both to the center with all local attractions and to the ski lifts.
france.europe-mountains.com /val-thorens-hotels.aspx   (482 words)

  
 Val Thorens Ski Resort Lodging
Le Val Thorens (479 00 04 33, fax 479 00 09 40; €€; photo right) For American tastes this is perhaps the best hotel in town.
Val Thorens has a bevy of “residences” that are basically apartments with hotel services.
Less expensive locations are the Balcons de Val Thorens (479 00 90 70) and Pierre et Vacances (479 09 30 30).
skisnowboardeurope.com /valthorens/lodging.html   (539 words)

  
 Val Thorens - World Snowboard Guide
Set at the head of the Belleville valley, at an altitude of over 2,200 metres, Val Thorens is the highest resort in Europe and for some, one of the best.
An extremely popular resort attracting millions of package tour groups, Val Thorens is a large, modern, purpose-built resort, carefully designed so that you never have far to go for the slopes.
Location is a key element here: if you're in the lower levels of one of the many apartment blocks, you may even be able to leap out of the nest, strap on your board, ollie over the balcony and land in a lift line, ready to be dragged up to the wide, open piste.
www.worldsnowboardguide.com /resorts/france/ValThorens   (322 words)

  
 Special Offers: Val Thorens Chalets France Family Skiing Holiday Val Thorens Ski Resort - Catered Chalet Skiing Holidays
If you are looking for a chalets val thorens then use our team of experienced advisors to guide you through all the options that are available, whether you are a family, a couple or a large group.
The big appeal to a chalets val thorens is the sheer quality of the snow and some pretty wonderful slopes to explore.
Having a chalets val thorens is an excellent way to relax and escape from the pressures of modern life in beautiful alpine surroundings.
www.valthorenschalets.co.uk /special_offers.asp   (303 words)

  
 Val Thorens Immobilier - apartment accommodation Val Thorens.
Val Thorens Immobilier - apartment accommodation Val Thorens.
In the centre of the resort, Agency 2300 / Val Thorens Immobilier opens the door to a wide variety of accommodation to rent or to buy.
Invest at Val Thorens, we offer you a great choice of studios and apartments - to get more information visit our website and discover our selection.
www.valthorensimmobilier.com /gb   (177 words)

  
 Val Thorens - Ski Resorts International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
I went to Val Thorens skiing two years ago and was extremely impressed by both the resort and the condition of the pistes, so I returned again this year to try my hand at boarding.
Although the snow conditions in the alps is the worst this season for donkeys years, Val Thorens still had a good covering and it even got an extra foot when I was there.
Val Thorens is an exellent ski resort with just fabulous mountains for skiing on.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /ski-resorts-international/val-thorens   (318 words)

  
 Vakantieappartement Val Thorens
Val Thorens is bereikbaar via Luxemburg/Lyon (vanaf Utrecht ca.
Wij geven de voorkeur aan de route via Luxemburg/Lyon, omdat de Franse autowegen in het algemeen wat rustiger zijn dan de Duitse autowegen en omdat deze route wat korter is.
Val Thorens profileert zich als een autovrij resort.
www.xs4all.nl /~w1dewit/vt/06.html   (261 words)

  
 Cheap hotels in Val Thorens, France: Apartments & Villas deals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
In Val Thorens winter dream between sky and snow you will spend fantastic holidays...
Its ideal location in the resort centre means that you'll be at the foot of the slopes and close to all of the great Val Thorens activities.
These comfortable apartment hotels are spread across Val Thorens on good locations.
www.cheapaccommodation.com /Val-Thorens/Apartments-Villas   (522 words)

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