À 2,300 metres above sea level, Val Thorens is the highest resort in Europe. Located in Savoie, at the heart of the Belleville Valley in the region Auvergne Rhône Alpesthe Val Thorens ski resort belongs to 3 Vallées ski areathe largest ski area in the world. Whether you come stay in Val Thorens for ski in winter or visit the mountain summer, LRC Lugagerie helps you go on holiday light-hearted. We recover your suitcases, equipment (skis, snowboards) and sports equipment at home and deliver to the foot of the slopes in your accommodation à Val Thorens.
Val Thorens rises to an altitude of 2,300 m, guaranteeing exceptional snow quality throughout the season. The resort offers direct access to the Val Thorens - Orelle (around 150 km of runs) and, more widely, the vast 3 Valleys (600 km of interconnected trails : Courchevel, Méribel, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Orelle...).
The atmosphere combines sport, comfort and innovation, This semi-pedestrian village has everything you need to make the most of a day's skiing in the heart of the resort.
Val Thorens is located in the Belleville valley (Tarentaise). The resort can be reached via two main routes:
This is the classic route via the Tarentaise valleys, with access via the main roads to Moutiers, then through the valleys to the heart of the 3 Vallées resorts.
There is an alternative route via Orelle to Val Thorens via the Maurienne valley. The resort of Orelle is connected to Val Thorens by ski lifts and, from 2021, by a modern gondola lift to the Cime Caron.
In winter, you need to bring snow equipment (winter tyres, chains), especially for the mountain sections. The resort is designed to limit car traffic in its heart (semi-pedestrian).
Car parks are available, often on the outskirts of the resort or under the resort, with links to the snow front. Parking is often offered via the central reservation system. reservation of the station.
The station is modern, with charging points for electric vehicles (notably in the P0, P1 and P2 car parks).
Moûtiers station is the main arrival point by train for the 3 Vallées resorts, including Val Thorens.
Trains will run every weekend between London St Pancras and the Moûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains (stops served on the line to Bourg-Saint-Maurice), with :
Saturday departures, from 20 December 2025 ;
Saturday and Sunday returns until 5 April 2026
Please note: the formula passes through change at Lille Europe (“Eurostar Snow via Lille” model), with stops in the Alps including Moûtiers, convenient for Val Thorens. Precise timetables and ticket sales are published by Eurostar and distributors (Rail Europe, Trainline, etc.).
Shuttles from Moûtiers, bus or private transfers to the Val Thorens resort.
There are several regional airports within easy reach of Val Thorens:
The closest to the resort, ideal for seasonal flights to the Alps.
Mainly serves regional and charter flights during the ski season.
Major international airport with numerous connections and regular transfers to Alpine resorts.
Very popular with foreign travellers thanks to its wide range of international flights and convenient links to the 3 Valleys.
There are several options for getting to the resort from these airports: scheduled shuttles, buses, private transfers or taxis. It is also possible to combine flight + train + road transfer for a smooth journey to Val Thorens.
For a fast and exclusive transfer, a helipad is available directly from Val Thorens (subject to weather conditions).
Val Thorens has a central bus station in the station, facilitating the arrival of interstation buses or shuttles.
Regular bus services link the main stations or nearby towns to the resorts, including Val Thorens. These services are organised for the arrival and departure of tourists.
For greater flexibility, you can use taxis or VTCs for journeys to the station, particularly if you have to work odd hours.
Skiing in Val Thorens: everything you need to know to get ready before putting on your skis.
Enjoy 150 km of pistes between Val Thorens and Orelle, and over 600 km in the heart of the 3 Valleys ski area - a real paradise for winter sports fans!
In Val Thorens, gastronomy is an integral part of the experience. The culinary offer is as varied as it is tasty: high-altitude restaurants with panoramic views, in-station bistronomy, tea rooms, friendly raclettes or home delivery (with services such as Winter Café).
Gourmets can treat themselves to an exceptional experience at the restaurant Les Explorateurs, located in the hotel Pashmina, Michelin-starred. This emblematic restaurant celebrates mountain cuisine revisited, with local Savoyard produce enhanced by creative recipes.
For a more traditional atmosphere, many establishments offer the great classics of Savoyard gastronomy :
Savoyard fondue local cheeses (Beaufort, Comté, Emmental),
Tartiflette generous with reblochon cheese,
Croziflette with crozets (small buckwheat pasta typical of the region),
Diots with white wine (simmered Savoyard sausages),
or even Crozet gratin and sweet rissoles for dessert.
Some high-altitude chalets, such as those on the Chalet de la Marine or the Caribou, These restaurants offer an authentic atmosphere combining wood, stone and conviviality. You can enjoy a board of Savoy charcuterie accompanied by a glass of Savoie white wine (Apremont, Roussette or Mondeuse), while admiring the snow-capped peaks.
And for those with a sweet tooth, Val Thorens is bursting with tea rooms and artisanal pastries where you can enjoy a Savoy cakea thick hot chocolate or a blueberry tart after a day on the slopes.
The high-altitude bars invite you to relax and enjoy the view of the mountains. On the resort, addresses such as La Folie Douce, 360 Bar or Le Rendez-Vous combine a festive atmosphere, live music and exceptional views. It's the ideal place for a Savoyard aperitif over a glass of mulled wine, a local beer or a genepi, a liqueur emblematic of the region.
With its refined gastronomy, mountain dishes and Alpine conviviality, Val Thorens offers a real culinary escapade in the heart of the 3 Valleys.
Whether you're a keen hiker, mountain biker or just looking to relax in front of the peaks, Val Thorens in summer is transformed into a veritable Alpine paradise: a breathtaking setting, vibrant with nature and emotion.
Some activities are offered via the ascent passport summer resorts: over 50 activities available with this discount pass: via-ferrata, zip-line, treasure hunt, laser-game, etc.
The resort's ski lifts often remain active to transport hikers, mountain bikers, etc.
Free shuttles or shuttles within the resort make it easier to get around in summer (to the starting points of hikes or ski lifts) - a common service in mountain resorts.
Now that you have all the practical information you need to organise your stay in Val Thorens, LRC Bagagerie will take care of your luggage all the way to the resort!
LRC Lugagerie simplifies your ski holiday no more carrying bags in the car ski lifts or manage connections up to Moûtiers/Brides-les-Bains/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel.
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Delivery in 24/48 hours
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Need to send something other than skis? LRC proposes also : luggage shipping, shipment of golf clubsand small removals.
Want to extend your mountain holiday and discover other resorts in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ? Find out more about our complete guide from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ski resorts and explore the Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Isère or Ain.
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