Top things to do in Val Thorens.
1. Ski As the ‘ski cross world capital’, if the slopes are considered the best by the world’s best, then they’re the best for us too!
2. Snowboard – Val Thorens’ slopes are just as packed with boarders as they are skiers. Give it a go!
3. Zip, zip, away! – Home to Europe’s longest zip-line, you fly over a snow-covered valley for a minute-and-a-half at 100kmh.
4. Apres ski La Folie Douce is an open-air club at 2,600m which plays host to live DJs and musicians. There’s also tons of other cool bars and hang-outs.
5. Ice-diving – Embark on a wild if not chilly adventure beneath the frozen Lac du Lou.
6. Mountain biking…on snow Yes, you read correctly. Stand on your pedals and fly down the slopes, starting from the top of the Peclet glacier.
7. Toboggan Snake down France’s longest sledging route as you glide over six kilometres of fresh snow.
8. Ice driving Take your driving skills to the next level by whizzing around an ice-track on a high-powered go-kart.
9. Watch the experts Head in December and take in the fastest men and women on two legs in the FIS Ski Cross World Cup.
10. Apothose Days, May 2015 Val Thorens end-of-season party, alternating spring skiing in the morning with entertainment in the afternoon including water slides and art projects.
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