Five things to do in Val Thorens this winter

Val Thorens is a place where your Instagram will work overtime to record the many stunning views. One of the best can be found at Cime Caron based at a heady 3,200m. Take the Cime Caron bubble to reach this vantage point, climb a little more then simply sit down and take it all in. Below you the Belleville and Maurienne valleys stretch out in all their glory. You might feel a little small in this epic universe but your heart will grow at the sheer beauty of the spectacle.

Not just one but two. Two of the longest, fastest and most exhilarating ziplines in the world can be found at Val Thorens. In 2014, the ride from the top of the Orelle resort was opened offering a two minute flight and speeds of over 100 km/h. An even longer line was opened four years later offering double the fun and the chance to race your friends to the bottom. For a dose of welcome holiday fear and bursts of sheer adrenaline, there’s little to match this death-defying experience.

There is no shortage of places to eat and drink in the cosy atmosphere of the Val Thorens resort. On one hand, you can tantalise your taste buds in our main restaurant, with a buffet bursting with authentic mountain cuisine. On the other, you can indulge your every gastronomic desire with dinner in the Gourmet Lounge, before retiring for a tipple in one of our intimate bars. If Michelin stars are your thing (and they’re certainly our thing) then we’d heartily recommend the local l’Epicurean for the sheer quality of its food, the daily changing menu and the refined wine list.