PRESS KIT - Val Thorens

LIVE
UNITED
PRESS KIT
WINTER 2015/16
21ST NOVEMBER > 8TH MAY
VAL THORENS LIVE UNITED
THORENS, LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST, TOGETHER!
In Val Thorens, we believe that the resort of tomorrow
will be able to raise its level of excellence and forge
unique, sustainable links between its clients, its locals
and its environment. We want to bring a new kind
of resort to the mountain, one summarised by the
“Live United” concept, which translates Val Thorens’
personal attitude of “living life to the fullest, together”.
their efforts. Here, we work, grumble, laugh, and live
together. We are a team, a dynamic, forward-moving
tribe that aims to surprise, delight and cultivate a
better way of being!
With us, a mountain break means a genuine departure
from the everyday, an exceptional time in which to
reconnect with your body and mind, and to share
simple, authentic experiences with your loved ones.
Live United is an invitation to live life to the fullest
together for deep inner satisfaction.
These ambitious strategic goals draw on the
destination’s DNA and current social trends that sum
up what we are and where we want to go [together].
Live United provides direction, pushes boundaries,
and challenges the status quo, so we can create an
even better way of living. Live United is a rallying
cry that inspires action and loyalty from people and
To find out more, a document presenting the shared
Val Thorens brand ecosystem is available to view
online at valthorens.com/presse.
LIVE IT The tone is direct, friendly and inviting, helping
clients picture themselves having a great time.
UNITED expresses the idea of forging links,
Val Thorens’ values of diversity and sharing.
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EDITORIAL
Winning the title of world’s best ski resort in 2013 and
2014 is a fantastic reward, but more than that, it’s a big
responsibility. We want to make Val Thorens a resort
that’s committed on every front to offering the best
service at the best value for money, with a welcome
and experiences that delight our clients.
Val Thorens: the highest resort in Europe (2,300 metres)
and the highest point of Les 3 Vallées, the largest ski
area in the world (600 kilometres of interconnected
ski runs offering doorstep skiing). Created from the
imagination of its visionary pioneers in 1971, “it’s a
resort unlike any other” which carefully plans each new
development with an outlook centred on community,
sociability, and innovation: Live United.
This winter’s key words will be thrills on the ski area,
with entirely redesigned fun zones, experiences with
Le Pashmina, a new 5-star mountain refuge style hotel,
and finally service, thanks to the VTPass, a major
innovation for mountain resorts.
[VIDEO]
In 5 minutes flat, discover the
major new developments for winter
2015/2016
Presented by Tourist Office director,
Grégory Guzzo, SETAM managing
director, Jérôme Grellet, and slope
maintenance
team
manager,
Benjamin Blanc.
[IMAGES]
on our YouTube channel
WHAT’S NEW 2015-2016
4 VTPass Card for premium services
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Connected: the Fancam and digitalised
snowgroomers
8 Families, head to the Funslope!
9 Fight Ski Club: do you skicross or not?
10 Le Pashmina 5-star mountain refuge style
hotel, with its glass igloo
Go beyond words. If you’re reading
this press pack whilst online,
dive into the experience by video
in a single click… Enjoy!
12 Gastronomy: culinary events
19 Ski Cross World Cup: the general public take
pride of place
Would you like to meet them or come and experience
Val Thorens for yourself?
Emilie
Rouzaud
Mathilde
Oyon
Let us know and we’ll design you a personalised programme! For more
information, contact us or head to www.valthorens.com/press,
presse@valthorens.com or 0033 4 79 00 84 83
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SERVICES
SO OUR CLIENTS CAN LIVE THEIR VAL THORENS EXPERIENCE TO THE FULL, WE’RE MAKING THEIR
LIVES AS EASY AS POSSIBLE DURING THEIR STAY WITH A RANGE OF NEW, PERSONALISED SERVICES.
PAMPERED LIKE A VIP
WITH THE VTPASS
A first for French mountain resorts!
Always keen to offer its clients fantastic holidays,
this winter Val Thorens is launching the VTPass. A
combination of a member’s card and the well-known
passbook that lets guests enjoy exclusive services, it
is more than a simple voucher book; the VTPass is
an essential way to get twice as much from your
stay! Dedicated to holidaymakers wishing to forge
even stronger links with their resort, this new tool is
a real innovation for Val Thorens; the Val Tho musthave!
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TAR BENEFITS: A HOLIDAY ASSISTANT
I OTHER BENEFITS
For a stress-free holiday, Val Tho will take care of
everything! VTPass holders will have exclusive
access to a resort expert via the new telephone
service; open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Looking
for a magical family night out? Flowers to tell
someone you love them? Or simply need to book a
flight? A holiday assistant will take care of organising
and booking it all for you
• “Like all Val Thorens fans, with a VTPass you’re invited
to come and ski before anyone else!” Invitation to
discover the snow 1 day before the resort officially
opens.
• “Stay connected with your loved ones and share
your feelings wherever you are! Use the Internet
throughout your stay with free Wi-Fi access for two
devices!
• “Have you tried out France’s longest toboggan run?
Relive the experience with your loved ones.” Your
second descent is free!
• Aqua club, Fun Park, car parks, on-board cameras,
there are so many benefits available throughout your
stay.
You’ll find all the VTPass tips on pages 16 and 17.
I CONNECTED SERVICES
The VTPass is available on smartphones
and thus forms part of Val Thorens’ digital ecosystem.
All VTPass members have a personal online area
where they can book activities, such as ice diving or
toboggan descents. They need only show a QR code
on their smartphone to take part in the activity. A
“member’s card” version of the VTPass is also available.
Price: 25€ (subject to modification) - benefits subject to
conditions.
Points of sale: www.valthorens.com, Val Thorens Bookings
Office, Sports Centre, Val Tho Park, Tourist Office, and via
flashcode in the resort shops.
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FANCAMS: COLLABORATIVE
WEBCAMS
In true Live United style, Val Thorens is engaging
with its communities thanks to fancams. Photos
posted from the slopes on Instagram and Twitter
are added to the images provided by the resort’s
webcams, and geolocation provides the exact day
and location of each photo. Connected skiers are
going to love using this innovation in their snowsports
sessions.
Find out more at www.valthorens.com
VAL THO CARES
BLABLASKI:
SHARED SKI LESSONS
Price: 62€ per hour to divide by the number of participants maximum of 5 people
A seasonal fairy
godmother,
Julie
Gosselin campaigns
against
food
wastage in the resort. She offers to collect any unused,
non-perishable foodstuffs from holidaymakers and
Tour Operators, and then redistribute it to the Restos
du Cœur food bank. Unused foodstuffs should be left
in the lobby of the PO and P2 car parks. It’s a great
initiative for guests who want to give something back
while on holiday.
Further information: www.ski-cool.com - +33(0)4 79 00 04 92
Val Too Much Charity: +33(0)4 79 00 02 49
SKI DELIVERY TO YOUR
ACCOMMODATION!
A NEW HELI-STATION
The current trend is for shared consumption: carsharing, apartment-sharing, groups sharing special
offers… so why not shared skiing? Just sign up online
by entering the dates of your stay, your ability level
and goals… Web users will then have direct access to
the information making it easy to communicate and
form groups.
Val Thorens boasts a heli-station able to accommodate
3 helicopters at the same time. Situated at the foot
of the slopes and accessible by road, its reception
area is housed in a large vintage Cime Caron cable car
cabin, which welcomes freeride fans. This new facility
will delight fans of heli-skiing, panoramic flights or
simply fast transport.
A genuine snow concierge, French-Scot Cameron
Robb offers an exclusive home delivery service
for equipment: skis, boots, poles and accessories.
Faithful to the Live United spirit, Cameron bends
over backwards for his clients and is always
available should any problems occur, by telephone
from 7am to 9pm during the week and from 7am to
midnight at the weekend. He’ll even come out to the
slopes if necessary!
www.reserver.valthorens.com - +33 4 79 00 01 06
www.united-ski-delivery.com - +33(0)6 74 91 17 11
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THE BEST OF SKIING
VAL THORENS IS COMMITTING TO FAMILIES IN THE LONG-TERM BY PROVIDING RUNS THAT
ARE ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SLOPE
MAINTENANCE TEAM, SKI LIFT COMPANY SETAM HAS PUT A MASSIVE 5-YEAR INVESTMENT PLAN IN
PLACE SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO AMAZE SKIERS.
HEAD TO THE
FUNSLOPE
Funslopes, fun courses dotted
with obstacles are coming
to France for the first time.
Val Thorens has designed a
900-metre long XL course with
over 50 fun modules appealing
to all the senses thanks to its
sound, light and physically
interactive modules. Snow
tunnels, bridges, spirals, banked
turns… 3 minutes of action
aimed at fun-seeking skiers
and snowboarders of all ages.
Situated next to the “2 Lacs”
express detachable chair lift, in
the centre of Val Thorens’ ski area,
the Funslope is a new experience
that allows you to get started,
have a laugh and enjoy yourself.
After going down it once, you can
bet that the first thing you’ll want
to do is go straight back up to the
top and do it all over again!
The ideal playground for families
or beginners, Funslope entry is
included in the beginners' skipass!
1st snowsports skipass price* child
(6-12 years): 19.60€ - adult: 25€ senior (65-74 years): 22.05€ *Access
to 8 ski lifts
EASY PARK: FREESTYLE
ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE
while the green and blue lines have been moved to
the other side of the Piste des Plateaux.
A new 7-hectare easy-to-ride area for anyone who
wants to sample the thrills of Freestyle with specially
adapted springboards so learners can practise jumps
and shapes. And just across the nearby Piste des
Plateaux, freestylers will be inspired by masters of
the discipline showing off their tricks in the existing
internationally renowned snowpark.
12th of December. Val Thorens welcomes the cream
of European freestylers to an XXL Big Air on the
snowpark, the only training base of its kind in France,
dedicated to pro-riders at the start of the season.
THE EXPERT SNOWPARK HAS
TAKEN THINGS UP A NOTCH
Situated on the Plein Sud sector, the Chasse red
run now continues the Pluviomètre run all the way
to Boulevard Cumin. The development creates
additional routes on the ski area and improves the
flow of slope users. Skiers can also stop off for a
delicious break at Alpine chalet and restaurant Chez
Pépé Nicolas, which now boasts doorstep skiing
access.
EVENT: Early Camp from the 28th of November to the
INAUGURATION OF A NEW RED
RUN IN THE SUNSHINE
A freestyle stronghold recognised by the biggest
names in the discipline for its peerless shaping,
Val Thorens’ snowpark has had a full redesign
for the benefit of riders who really want to go for it!
7 hectares are now dedicated to black and red lines,
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SNOW PIRATE
Cime Caron and Col de la Chambre are being transformed
into real-life watchtowers thanks to two augmented
reality telescopes. The 1000 surrounding summits and
the kingdom of Les 3 Vallées will unveil their secrets
to inquisitive visitors and mountain enthusiasts,
who will be able to find out more about the largest
peaks as they see their names and altitude displayed
through the telescopes. This free activity is perfect
for introducing children to geography or discreetly
boning up before impressing your friends in front of
what the Michelin Guide calls the most beautiful view
in the Alps! Free
AIRLINE ATMOSPHERE
IN THE FUNITELS
SKIPASS SPECIAL OFFERS
To provide clients with greater comfort and a more
attractive-looking ski area, SETAM is showcasing the
Thorens and 3 Vallées funitel arrival and departure
stations through innovative architecture. Inspired by
the shape of an aeroplane wing stripped back to let
light stream in, these ski lifts won’t fail to pique skiers’
curiosity.
[BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE
SLOPES]
THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION
With 150 kilometres of runs, the Val Thorens ski area
requires permanent maintenance and specialist snowmanagement expertise. In order to efficiently manage
artificial snow and optimise water use, the entire slope
maintenance fleet (groomers and snow cannons) is being
digitalised. Networking the devices makes it easier to
produce extremely high quality fine snow and to shape
new, more comfortable routes for skiers, as well as
improving the quality of fun zones. This new, intelligent
system is sure to make its mark on the surroundings!
Rate comparison table. Available from the online
sales site, a rate comparison table helps web users
to find the best skipass corresponding to their needs
according to the date and duration of their stay, the
age, and number of people and the desired ski area.
www.valthorens.com - +33(0)4 79 00 07 08
ENDLESS SKIING…
The new Alpine Legends skipass lets visitors
enjoy the largest ski areas in Europe and the
world, Les 3 Vallées 600 kilometres of runs,
Paradiski 425 kilometres of runs and TignesVal d’Isère 300 kilometres of runs, totalling
1,325 kilometres of runs to hurtle down
however and whenever you like!
Rate: 340€ for 6 days per person
www.thealpinelegends.com
SKI PASS RATES
1 day
Adults
49,00 €
Forfaits
Children
Val Thorens - Orelle
39,20 €
(6- 12yrs)
Forfaits
Adults
59,00 €
3 Vallées
Pass Tribu
Adults
from 3 skiers
Family Pass
Child rate for
2 adults + 2 children
everyone!
6 days
233,00 €
186,40 €
289,00 €
218,00 €
745,60 €
* High season prices, from 19th December 2015 to 15th
April 2016
SETAM Val Thorens: +33(0)4 79 00 07 08
setam@valthorens.com
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THE BEST OF SKIING
THE BEST MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES ARE THE ONES PASSED ON FROM PERSON TO PERSON.
ABOVE ALL, VAL THORENS’ NEW DEVELOPMENTS ARE TALES OF ENTHUSIASTS SHARING
THEIR WAY OF SKIING.
SKI TOURING
FREERIDE SKIING
IC
ARDIO VERSION : GET UP EARLY AND GO FITNESS
SKIING!
Ski fitness is to ski touring what jogging is to running; a
cardio activity carried out wearing lightweight clothing,
close-fitting trousers and a thin jacket. Armed with water
and a stopwatch, you’re off, burning calories as you go!
1 DAY, 2 HELICOPTER PICKUPS,
4 LEGENDARY ITINERARIES
Pro skier Timothée Théaux and the expert
of the Mountain Office have designed a lowbudget programme for anyone who dreams
about amazing powder skiing and discovering
the thrills of a helicopter flight. This intense
freeride session between the Belleville and
Maurienne valleys, skiing on the most beautiful
ways of 3 Valleys using helicopter transportation.
Ski tourers, more and more of whom are to be found in
Val Thorens, now have a dedicated safe run open daily
from 7am and 9am, and from 5pm to 8pm. The specific
slope area will change over the course of the season to
vary the fun for fitness-skiing enthusiasts!
Ski Slope Maintenance Team - +33 (0)4 79 00 01 80 - Free access
Free taster session: every Tuesday between 7am and
8.30am, the Mountain Office runs group sessions offering
useful advice on technique and cardio training for beginners
who’ve always wanted to give it a go.
Registration is required the evening before. Excluding cost
of equipment hire.
www.office-montagne.com - +33 (0)4 79 00 02 86
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EFLECTIVE VERSION : “DYNAFIT SKI
LEOPARD TRACK” SESSIONS
Led by Val Thorens pioneers, this walk
begins at dusk with an hour of climbing interspersed with
stories about the history of the resort, and is rounded
off with a well-deserved glass of mulled wine and a bowl
of French onion soup at the Chalet de la Marine. The
journey back down takes place under the stars. A unique
experience to share with locals who love their mountains.
Price: 29€ all-inclusive 10€ excluding equipment hire.
www.valthorens.com - +33(0)4 79 00 08 08
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Level required: Expert - Class 4
Daily rate: 1 500€ for 4 personn (excluding ski pass)
www.office-montagne.com - +33 (0)4 79 00 02 86
Images taken from the 1st episode
of the web series.
Rule no.1 of Fight Ski Club: you don’t talk about Fight Ski Club
VAL THORENS: THE SKICROSS CAPITAL
ID
O YOU SKI CROSS OR NOT?
This winter, turn your ski tips towards the FIGHT SKI CLUB, an experience
that started online and wound up on the slopes! Fight Ski Club is the story
of the biggest secret in ski cross finally unveiled by Jean-Fred Chapuis and
his followers including Arnaud Bovolenta, Bastien Midol and Youri DuplessisKergomard…
I A SKICROSS WEBSERIES LAUNCHING THIS WINTER
An amazing cast, with tongue-in-cheek references to David
Fincher’s cult hit, Fight Club! Inspired and narrated by JF Chapuis,
this series dives into the original spirit of the sport: the thirst
for challenge and the joy of competing with your mates. For them, ski cross
is a lifestyle in which fun, healthy competition and anti-conformism are the
watchwords.
Careful though, to become part of the community you need to be aware of
the rules… but shhh, we won’t say anymore. Come back this winter for 3
episodes of the first season, due to arrive on Val Thorens’ YouTube channel.
As a bonus, the Club master will also deliver his technical secrets in a series
of 4 technique videos.
I A PLAYGROUND FOR SELF-EXPRESSION
The fun continues on THE ski run: the Jean-Frédéric Chapuis World Cup
stadium, designed to be accessible to as many people as possible. JF is
challenging anyone who can beat his best qualifying time of 1 minute
11 seconds 32 milliseconds!! Skiers of all ages can try their luck on a lifesized 1.4 kilometre course equipped with a timer system. Five cameras
are located along the course so you can take home a souvenir of your
achievements or share the video on social networks.
I WIN YOUR PLACE IN THE FIGHT SKI CLUB!
Once a week, a Fight Ski Club race is organised for the general public.
Participants can make multiple attempts at the race in order to achieve their
best time and win a place on the podium. The Fight Ski Club community will
reward its new members with Val Thorens-branded prizes. Free to register, the
race takes place on Wednesdays from 11am to 3pm, with gold star level ability
required.
www.valthoclub.com - +33(0)4 79 00 01 08
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[PORTRAIT]
JEAN-FRÉDÉRIC CHAPUIS,
THE SKI CROSS PRODIGY,
WINNER OF EVERY TITLE!
He started out as an Alpine
skier at Val Thorens’ Ski
Club before swapping
to Ski Cross. The move
was a real revelation, as
5 years later at the age of
just 23 he became World
Champion, since which
time he’s never missed a
podium. The young prodigy
masterfully led the historic
French triple-win at the
Sochi Olympic Games and
took home an Olympic gold
medal. In 2015, he finished
the world circuit by winning
the Crystal Globe in Megève
and closed the season on
his own run in Val Thorens,
winning the title of French
Ski Cross champion.
We said that once Chapuis
got started, nothing could
stop him! After this series
of prestigious titles, JeanFred’s new challenge is to
start again and keep on
excelling!
ACCOMMODATION
THE MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLE REACHES ITS PEAK IN VAL THORENS, THANKS TO A 4TH PRESTIGIOUS
HOTEL THEMED AROUND UNCOMPLICATED MOUNTAIN LUXURY. THE GAMBLE TAKEN ON THIS
NEW ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION, WHICH EXUDES RESPECT FOR THE PIONEER SPIRIT AND THE
KIND OF DIVERSE CLIENTELE THAT THE RESORT HOLDS DEAR, HAS RICHLY PAID OFF.
LE PASHMINA : THE 5-STAR “MADE IN VAL THORENS”
MOUNTAIN REFUGE STYLE HOTEL
IGLOO-POD :
A unique
experience
in the
French Alps
Le pashmînâ, from the Persian word pashmîneh, also known as
“the golden thread”, is one of the world’s most precious fabrics, as
well as being a protective refuge in Kashmir, where it originated.
That’s everything the new 5-star PASHMINA hotel aims to be: a
refuge, an oasis away from the rest of the world, an invitation to
another land based on five promises, one for each star: a change
of scenery, family spirit, luxury, escape, and a guaranteed
fantastic holiday in Val Thorens.
A luxury refuge created by the Gorini family, who arrived in
Val Thorens in 1972, the early years of the resort. Cédric, Marc,
Arnaud and Stéphanie surrounded themselves with people as
passionate about the mountains as they are, such as architect
Arro Architetti, who knew just how to express their taste for
open spaces, light, and a warm welcome. They envisaged this
extraordinary hotel as a place of sharing for adventure-lovers,
centred on the values of authenticity, hospitality and escape.
Highly respectful of its extraordinary environment, the PASHMINA
blends seamlessly into its unique landscape. The interior fittings
highlight traditional and specialist local expertise; not to mention
the expertise of chefs Josselin Jeanblanc and Romuald Fassenet,
“Best Craftsman in France”.
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LE PASHMINA *****
42 R
ooms & suites
from 36 to 70 m2
8 " Cosy Home" apartments
from 60 to 155 m2
2 t riplex chalet apartments
1S
pa by L’Occitane - 400 m2
2 restaurants
"Les Explorateurs" and "le Base
Camp"
BRAND NEW “the igloo pod”: a glass
cocoon situated on the roof of the
hotel awaits lovers of brand new
experiences for an unforgettable night
under the stars…
Reserved for guests of the hotel.
36 m² Junior Suite from 255€ per person,
half-board.
www.hotelpashmina.com
+33 (0)4 79 00 09 99
PLANET CHIC
SPACE AND LIGHT ARE THE REINVIGORATING ELEMENTS COMMON TO A NUMBER OF VAL THORENS’
NEW BUILDS. WELCOME TO COSY VAL THORENS, WITH ITS DIVERSE RANGE OF ATMOSPHERES, WELL
THOUGHT OUT SERVICES, AND AN INTERIOR DÉCOR THAT IS ORIGINAL BUT NEVER OSTENTATIOUS.
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1 The Val Thorens Sensation
4 trident village, which
opened in December 2014, has
been a great success and the
jewel in Club Med’s mountain
accommodation crown. A
wealth of innovative and ultraconnected services will delight
trendy ski fans.
www.clubmed.fr/Val Thorens
2 The Altapura 5-star
ski palace boasts a unique
approach to luxury, offering glitz
and comfort combined with an
authentic mountain decor.
www.altapura.fr
3 Its name means mountain
of light in Persian, its terrace
offers views of the most
beautiful sunsets in the resort
and its five stars accompany
a constellation of special
services reserved for children:
baby packs, food and cocktail
menus, afternoon snacks for
little skiers, massages, games
rooms, separate swimming
pool for families…
We’re talking about the
5-star Koh-I Nor of course!
www.hotel-kohinor.com
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4 With their wood-cladding
and cosy atmosphere, you’ll feel
right at home in the functional
apartments available through
Val Thorens Immobilier.
www.valthorensimmobilier.com
6 The mountains are
also a great place to
relax, and if that’s what
you’re looking for Le
Hameau du Kashmir
4 star has it all: allinclusive weekend from
5 At the 5 star Fitz Roy hotel,
554€ per person. Halfenjoy a seafood platter on the
board, skipass and 4 spa
terrace at lunchtime or a cocktail treatments, including a
by the fireside in the evening.
relaxing shiatsu massage.
And to add a touch of glamour,
www.le-hameau-duThursday night is concert night
kashmir.com
with live acoustic bands...
www.hotelfitzroy.com
GASTRONOMY & BISTRONOMY
A NEW BENCHMARK FOR GOURMET DINERS
VAL THORENS’ CULINARY ARTS ARE JUST LIKE THE RESORT ITSELF: INVENTIVE AND BOLD,
ENRICHED BY CULINARY EVENTS THIS WINTER.
JEAN SULPICE’S HERBAL RECIPE
BOOK
Jérémy Gillon,
1 starred chef of
l’Epicurien
A pioneer of high-altitude gastronomy, this two
Michelin-starred chef is also a fervent defender of his
region. This new publication, L’Assiette Sauvage (The
Wild Plate) tells the story of what happened when he
met wild plant gatherer, Stéphane Meyer, and their
shared passion for nature. Carrot tartare and milfoil,
salsify flower tempura, caraway seed tartiflette,
acacia madeleine cakes…45 original recipes that
anyone can try, tempting you to rediscover the herbs
and flowers that surround us, all the way to the plate.
www.jeansulpice.com - +33 (0)4 40 00 71
220 pages / Publication date: 29th October 2015 / Price: 45€
/ Published by: Éditions du Cherche-Midi, only available in
French
L'EPICURIEN*, VAL THORENS’
NEW STAR
Jean Sulpice,
2 starred chef
at the Jean Sulpice
restaurant
Originally from Normandy, Chef Jérémy Gillon
spends his winters in Val Thorens and his summers in
Singapore. This culinary diversity inspires him to offer
a characterful new twist on French cuisine drawing
on the 5 senses. This major chef showcases regional
produce where local provenance and authenticity are
the determining factors. Having received a Michelin
star in February 2015, L’Épicurien forms part of the
trilogy of Montana restaurants.
EVENTS : Jérémy loves introducing local farmers to his
guests during monthly gastronomic get togethers known as
"Montana Wednesdays".
www.restaurantmontana.fr - +33 (0)4 79 00 21 30
LA MAISON AND LA PAUSE
LABELLED “MASTER
RESTAURATEURS”
NEW GOURMET TABLES
La Maison brasserie menu was co-created with
Michelin-starred chef from Aveyron, Cyril Attrazic.
His speciality: side of beef served with aligot (a fresh
Aubrac Tomme cheese and potato dish). La Pause, the
3-star Le Portillo hotel’s restaurant, offers traditional
French cuisine, including chef specialities such as
poached eggs in a red wine sauce.
Les Explorateurs and Le Base Camp with Chef
Romuald Fassenet (‘Best craftsman in France’ award)
creating the menus and Chef Josselin Jean-blanc in
the kitchen for cuisine steeped in its high altitude
provenance, offering new taste explorations to
discover at the Le Pashmina refuge hotel.
www.hotelpashmina.com - +33 (0)4 79 00 09 99
EVENT : Wednesday January 6th, Cyril Attrazic invites a
Michelin-starred chef to join him in preparing a meal.
EVENT : 60 Michelin-starred chefs will be swapping their
aprons for a pair of skis at the traditional Chefs Challenge.
They’re visiting on April 11th, 12th and 13th as guests of
Val Thorens local, 2-star Michelin chef Edouard Loubet!
La Pause : +33 (0)4 79 00 00 88 - www.leportillo.com
La Maison : +33 (0)4 79 00 00 48
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APRÈS-SKI
FAMOUS FOR ITS FESTIVE APRÈS-SKI, VAL THORENS IS SHAKING THINGS UP BY OFFERING NEW
ATMOSPHERES THAT ARE PERFECT FOR SHARING EXPERIENCES AND GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL.
AN OPEN-AIR TRAPPER’S LOUNGE
Boasting a mountain lounge atmosphere at the heart
of the resort, this new area is perfect for reflecting on
your ski day over a glass of mulled wine heated on the
wood fire or sharing toasted marshmallows around
the brazier. Gourmets won’t be able to resist a “Tire
sur neige” - a delicious maple syrup lollipop rolled in
the snow. When the ski lifts close for the day, there’s
nothing else for it but to let yourself fall under the spell
of the natural calm descending over the mountains and
listen to the crackling of burning logs as a symbol of the
trapper spirit. Free activity, every Monday during february
holidays from 5pm to 7pm.
JAZZ IN VIENNE AND
VAL THORENS: SHARED DNA
Val Thorens is joining forces with Jazz in Vienne
to offer the best of music and atmospheres.
A number of collaborations are planned that
will put music at the heart of the resort’s
entertainment: live concerts, collaborative
choreography and atmospheric torch-lit
descents, Tuesday night “Jazz in Vienne”
concerts.
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1 Brought to life with live music
at sunset, the Folie Douce’s
terrace is the place to be for
après-ski
www.lafoliedouce.com
2 Welcomed by the Suchet family, Chez Pépé
Nicolas is the ideal place to hear the story of
how the resort began, and to dive into photos of
yesteryear while enjoying a delicious hot chocolate.
www.chezpepenicolas.com
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2 The yurt is an unusual, cosy
mountaintop destination to discover
after a ski touring session or an ascent
in a snowcat.
www.chaletmarine.com
ACTIVITIES
TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL, YOU NEED TO FULFIL YOUR DREAMS, CONQUER YOUR FEARS AND TRY
NEW EXPERIENCES. VAL THORENS HAS A WEALTH OF NEW IDEAS TO HELP YOU GET AWAY FROM
THE DAY-TO-DAY.
AERIAL PARAMOTOR FLIGHT
PANORAMIC HELICOPTER
FLIGHTS
Our friendly, welcoming pilot, Christian Blugeon,
recently made a Knight of the Legion of Honour due
to his passion and professionalism (over 29,000 flying
hours under his belt) takes the controls to fly over the
most beautiful summits in the Alps. Take off at the
foot of the slopes from Val Thorens’ new heli-station!
3 VALLÉES FLIGHT: discover a bird’s eye view of the largest ski
area in the world: 1,300€ for a 15-20 minute flight.
MONT BLANC FLIGHT: a privileged experience to get as close
as possible to the Roof of Europe: 2,300€ per 35 to 45-minute
flight.
www.blugeon-helicopteres.com - +33 4 50 75 99 15
Flight prices for 1 to 5 people.
Paramotors are paragliders to which a lightweight
engine, carried on the pilot’s back, has been added.
The engine means you can control your altitude
and stay in the air as long as you like. A comfortable
30-minute flight in a two-seater accompanied by
Timothy Green (high altitude world record holder at
5,088 metres), over landscapes so beautiful from the
air you won’t believe your eyes. Depending on what
you prefer, Tim can offer simple aerial excursions
or acrobatic flights. And to stay environmentally
friendly, the engine uses Bioethanol fuel, which is
good for the planet!
DON’T WORRY DARLING, I’VE
GOT IT ALL UNDER CONTROL!
There’s no need for drivers to be terrified when a
single snowflake falls on the road, because now they
can take their own vehicle on the Alain Prost track
to practise safety control techniques when driving on
ice and snow. 1hr30min session: introduction, basics,
braking, collision avoidance, emergency situations…
Price: from 200€. (1hr of basics: 30mins theory + 30mins
practical)
EXCLUSIVES VIP FACILITIES: use of a real Andros Trophy
competition car, with a Saintéloc Racing (winner of the Andros
Trophy in 2015) technical operations crew to accompany and
instruct drivers.
www.ski-cool.com - +33(0)4 79 00 04 92
Price: 120€ per flight (from the age of 6 years, parental
authorisation required for under 13s).
www.icedrivingacademy.com - +33(0)6 74 78 25 13
CHILLED OUT SNOWSHOEING
& YOGA HIKE
The mountains are the ideal place in which to relax
and recharge your batteries. What could be better
than a snowshoeing session that combines gentle
walking with pranayama yoga (breathing exercises)
to get a breath of fresh air and calm your mind?
Brigitte, our mountain leader, and Anita, our yoga
instructor, start the snowshoe hike with a stretching
session, later incorporating two breaks including a
sun salutation and seated meditation.
Price: from 33€ per half-day (snowshoes and poles provided)
www.raquettenature.com
www.escale-zen.fr - +33(0)6 09 56 75 00
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VAL THORENS
IS A BUZZING,
COSMOPOLITAN RESORT
THAT NEVER STOPS
MOVING FORWARD.
HERE’S A SELECTION OF 6
UNMISSABLE ACTIVITIES
TO ENJOY WITH FAMILY
OR FRIENDS.
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1 Star activity: the mega zip wire,
a 1,300 metre-long panoramic flight
over a glacial valley! Price: 50€ per
flight.
www.la-tyrolienne.com
2 Rediscover your inner child on
Val Tho’s large-scale 6-kilometre
toboggan run! Price: Free for
children between the ages of 5 and
10 in a parent’s toboggan, 14.50€ per
descent.
SETAM : +33(0)4 79 00 07 08
3 Scared? Not a bit. Thrills are guaranteed from
the moment you pass under Lake Lou’s ice, feeling
no panic whatsoever thanks to your equipment
and training. Ice diving is a really out-of-this-world
experience! Over 16s only, no diving qualifications
required.
Price: 20 minutes of diving incl. transfers, 150€
www.evolution2-valthorens.com
4 Standing on two wheels, leaning slightly
forward, a Segway can take you anywhere. Hit the
road, Jack! Price: 1hr introduction from 50€ www.evolution2-valthorens.com
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5 In a go-kart on the ice, you
don’t need to be a flying ace to
have a great time. Price: From 25€
for 10 minutes.
www.icedrivingacademy.com
6 When the ski runs close,
the cyclists come out to play!
Mountain biking on snow
provides all the thrills of downhill
cycling, with an added snowsports
twist. Price: 40€ per descent.
Gerald Bigot : +33(0)6 16 48 58 15
FOR FAMILIES
WHETHER FOR SPORTS, RELAXATION OR FUN, VAL THORENS OFFERS LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND
EXPERIENCES ADAPTED TO SUIT THE WHOLE FAMILY, SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF
BEING TOGETHER.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR
PARENTS AND CHILDREN
LEARN A LANGUAGE WHILE
YOU SKI
Holidays in the snow aren’t just about skiing and
tobogganing… Children between the ages of 2 and
8 years can take part in new workshops once or
twice a week, starting after Christmas, totally free of
charge. Children and parents can enjoy quality
time together discovering creative activities based
on the mountains and winter. Making Christmas
tree baubles, sparkling snowflakes, and animated
postcards, kids will create a little hand-made memory
to take away with them while their parents relax!
Whoever said that you couldn’t learn while having
fun, or combine something useful with a good time?
Certainly not the Ski-Cool ski school, which is giving
you the chance to learn a new language while you
ski this winter. Our bilingual ski instructors will help
you to learn a few words, increase your familiarity,
or hone your expertise in another language during
group lessons. Lessons take place in French for
English speakers and in English for French speakers.
Price: 204€ per week (6 x 3hrs) during school holidays only
(group limited to 8 children)
www.ski-cool.com - +33(0)4 79 00 04 92
www.valthorens.com - +33(0)4 79 00 08 08
Free workshops
AN EVENING TO SUIT
EVERYONE
EASY BABY & SKI PACKAGE
You know the saying: if the baby’s happy, everyone’s
happy! Featuring ski-in/ski-out apartments just a
stone’s throw from the crèche, this offer will suit
parents of young children, who want to ski in the
mornings, down to the ground.
When the ski runs close, parents and children
can set off on a twice-weekly snowshoe hike from
5.30pm to 7pm, each in their own separate group!
Children can build igloos and drink hot chocolate
while their parents hike beneath the stars and
enjoy a glass of mulled wine. The whole family will
leave enriched by the experience and the next day,
the kids can even show their parents the igloo they
built… that’s unless the abominable snowman has
moved into it overnight!
Offer: From 869€ per week (based on 3 people).
Studio apartment, 6-day skipasses for 2 people and 6
mornings at the Piou Piou French Ski School day nursery
http://reserver.valthorens.com
+33 4 79 00 01 06 - reserver@valthorens.com
[VTPASS TIP] With the VTPass, with every admission
purchased to the Aquaclub, you get free admission to
the Fun Park; 600m² of areas dedicated to playing and
early learning experiences for little ones, trampolines,
ball pools, bouncy castles etc…
www.evolution2-valthorens.com - +33(0)6 58 14 63 15
Price: 25€ per person including equipment (a maximum of 8
people per instructor - children between the ages of 6 and 13)
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GREAT DEALS
HOLIDAYS ARE ALL ABOUT LETTING GO… VAL THORENS’ CENTRAL BOOKINGS OFFICE CATERS TO
EVERYONE’S NEEDS AND LIFESTYLES. AS PART OF THE NEW VTPASS, A PERSONAL ON-SITE ADVISOR WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR EVERY NEED, WITHIN LEGAL LIMITS OF COURSE!
See all the options at: reserver.valthorens.com - +33 4 79 00 01 06 / reserver@valthorens.com
VTPass: 25€ per person (subject to modification). Valid for 13 months. For further information, see page 4
HEAD IN THE STARS
LADIES, SURPRISE HIM!
Val Thorens’ luxury accommodation boasts
authenticity, discreet charm and a highquality welcome; places where it feels great to
take refuge after an activity-packed day. Four
five-star hotels each have their own distinct
personality, meaning everyone can find the
perfect cosy nest to suit them.
At the summit of Les 3 Vallées, Val Thorens is a dream
location in which to surprise your sweetheart. Have dinner
in a Mongolian yurt while gazing into each other’s eyes,
go ski touring together at nightfall, crack open a bottle
of champagne and watch the sunset on the Koh-I Nor
terrace… and countless other ways to melt his heart!
[VTPASS TIP] Offering comfort and speed,
helicopter transport from Chambéry, Geneva,
Bourg Saint Maurice, Grenoble and Annecy is the
best way to save time!
FROM 1 655€ FROM ANNECY FOR 5 PERSON
JANUARY’S UNBEATABLE
OFFERS! FRESH SNOW AND
LOW PRICES GUARANTEED
After the festive celebrations, there’s nothing
better than a good dose of fresh mountain
air, with family or friends. In January, it’s
definitely the way to go. So, when are we off?
FROM 9TH TO 16TH JANUARY.
Studio apartment for 4 people, 6-day Val ThorensOrelle skipass
FROM 249€/PERS. instead of 315 €/pers.
3-STAR HOTEL, bed and breakfast, 7 nights in a double room
(based on full occupancy) + 6-day Val Thorens-Orelle adult skipass.
FROM 770€/PERS.
[VTPASS TIP] Don’t worry if you don’t know the first thing about
the mountains, a holiday assistant will organise everything for
you, with the utmost discretion!
YOU REALLY CAN ENJOY A WEEK OF
WINTERSPORTS WITHOUT SKIING!
Around ten different ski lifts provide pedestrian access to a
variety of snowshoe trails in the Val Thorens ski area. The
most beautiful summits are also within everyone’s reach,
from La Cime Caron at an altitude of 3,200 metres, as well
as the top of the Péclet Funitel at the foot of the glacier,
unmissable spots for drinking hot chocolate! And for
those who still want to burn off some snowsports energy,
the toboggan run offers 6 kilometres of descent and the
aquafun centre is an extraordinary aqua playground. Even
on foot, the mountains let you escape from it all!
1 x 6-day Pedestrian lift pass + 1 daytime TOBOGGAN descent + 1
x 6-day Aquapass to the Sports Centre : 115€/PERS.
Studio apartment for 4 people, 6-day 3 Vallées
skipass FROM 289€/PERS instead of 381€/pers.
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* Offres soumises à disponibilité et conditions.
5-STAR HOTEL ROOM, bed and breakfast, 7 nights
in a double room (based on full occupancy), 6-day
Val Thorens-Orelle skipasses + 1 taxi return from
Moûtiers-Val Thorens, FROM 1099€/PERS.
EVENTS
A SUPER-CHARGED EVENTS PROGRAMME TO PROVIDE AS MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR
SHARING, EXCHANGES AND SOCIABILITY AS POSSIBLE.
VAL THORENS OPENS ON THE 21ST OF NOVEMBER…
SKI FORCE WINTER TOUR
Val Thorens kicks off the winter sports season in France with a sporty, fun season launch weekend.
Over 15,000 snowsports aficionados come every winter to make their first tracks in the snow.
IT
HE PERFECT COMBINATION OF ATMOSPHERE
AND SNOWSPORTS
SNOWSPORTS: Val Thorens welcomes the Ski Force
Winter Tour, which lets visitors test the biggest ski
equipment brands’ new ranges and enjoy professional
guidance. Brands in attendance: Armada, Atomic, Black
Crows, Blizzard, Dynastar, Elan, Head, K2, Line, Movement,
Nordica, Rossignol, Salomon, Scott, Volkl (subject to
confirmation)
ATMOSPHERE: the What’s Up collective will be in
attendance for an explosive DJ and video mapping
show.
IN THE TEST VILLAGE: Happy Hour from 4pm to
5.30pm, with hip sounds provided by members of the
UCPA’s DJ school in Lyon.
I THE UCPA JOINS FORCES WITH THE EVENT
Instructors from Val Thorens’ UCPA Centre will be
available between 9am and 4.30pm to accompany
visitors to the ski runs and show them around the
resort’s best spots. A great way to test out your
equipment and enjoy guidance from a pro!
20st to 23rd of November Offer - 2 nights - A 4-person
apartment (based on full occupancy) + weekend
skipasses + access to ski equipment tests - FROM 97€/
PERS.
Rock On Snowboard Tour weekend 27th to 29th of
November -2 nights - A 4-person apartment (based on
full occupancy) + weekend skipasses + access to ski
equipment tests - FROM 97€/PERS.
Information and bookings:
+33 4 79 00 01 06 - reserver@valthorens.com
… FULL SPEED AHEAD UNTIL THE 8TH OF MAY
APOTHÉOSE DAYS
programme: 3 days of skiing, partying, entertainment,
shows and activities, including the waterslide and the
“bungee ejection”.
The “Apothéose Days” event has become the
unmissable springtime ski event for many skiing
enthusiasts, as well as for families, children and even
tourists that don’t take part in snowsports. Everyone
gathers at an altitude of 2,300 metres to share an
unforgettable time in a crazy atmosphere. On the
NEW : for this 4th edition, events and
entertainment for children under 8 years old are
free of charge!
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© Gille Baron
VAL THORENS WORLD SKI CROSS CAPITAL
For the 4th consecutive year, Val Thorens is organising two stages of the Ski Cross World Cup. Because of its high
quality organisation, spectacular course and warm welcome, it has become an exemplar resort.
The Sochi Olympic Games introduced the whole world to this spectacular, exciting discipline. The 100% French
winners’ podium, led by Val Thorens native Jean-Frédéric Chapuis, is testament to the extraordinary vitality of
French Ski Cross.
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WORLD CUP STAGES: FRIDAY 11TH AND SATURDAY 12TH
DECEMBER
On his home turf, Olympic champion and winner of the Cristal
Globe in 2015, Jean-Frédéric Chapuis will be defending the French
flag against formidable opponents including Slovenian Philip Flisar,
official World champion.
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ET CLOSER TO THE CHAMPIONS!
Renowned competition venue and ski cross stars’ playground,
Val Thorens also promotes the fun side of the competition.
This year, the general public will be able to sample the thrills of ski
cross free of charge, thanks to a course built alongside the official
run, with starting gates for a genuine four-skier start.
SKI CROSS PACKAGE
I ACCOMODATION
From 9th to 12th of December 2015
3 nights accommodation in a 4 people apartment + ski pass 3 days
Val Thorens-Orelle. FROM 149€/PERS.
Informations et réservation : +33 4 79 00 01 06 - reserver@valthorens.com
I ATTEND THE RACE AS A VIP
A 100% ski cross day in the company of a former champion with
access to the starting line, lunch with World Cup skiers and TV
broadcast, hot drinks and open bar, official World Cup souvenir gift,
parking space, skipass.
Price: 150€ / PERS. Booking: +33(0)7 61 86 52 65 - jo@sportpremium.com
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I SPORTS PROGRAMME
(subject to change)
Tuesday 8th December - Official
course test and training
Wednesday 9th December - Training
Thursday 10th December - Qualifiers
and bib distribution
Friday 11th December - Finals 1
Saturday 12th December - Finals 2
I LIVELY PROGRAMME
The official village will be held on
Friday and Saturday in the finish
area with several exhibitors and
entertainment throughout the
whole competition: speakers, DJ,
ice-sculpture, promenade live
music… Free entry.
I THE SHOW CONTINUES…
16th, 17th and 18th December:
European Ski Cross Cup
19th December: FIS French Ski Cross
Cup
AGENDA
I Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 20155
SKI SEASON LAUNCH & SKI FORCE WINTER TOUR
I Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2015
ROCK ON SNOWBOARD TOUR AND FREEGUN
SNOWSCOOT TOUR
I 4th, 5th and 6th December 2015
ANDROS TROPHY
I 9th to 12th December 2015
SKICROSS WORLD CUP
I 12th to 19th December 2015
SKI AND BOARDERWEEK
I 16th, 17th and 18th December 2015
SKI CROSS EUROPEAN CUP
I 19th December 2015
FIS FRENCH SKI CROSS CUP
I 19th to 26th December 2015
ONCE UPON A TIME CHRISTMAS IN VAL THORENS
Christmas Show: a new package for Christmas week with two
free shows. Children’s entertainment and an enchanting show
on the snow front with a Father Christmas stuntman, sound
and light projection and a 25-minute firework display.
I From 26th December to 2nd January
NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS
I 31st December 2015
VAL THO CRAZY NIGHT
I 11th to 16th January 2016
1ST GOLD LEG OF THE SFR TOUR - FREESTYLE SKIING
I 15th February 2016
1ST LEG OF THE 6 RESORT RUGBY TOURNAMENT RUGBY ON THE SNOW.
I 22nd, 23rd, 24th mach 2016
FESTIVALTHO
I Sunday 3rd April 2016
3 VALLÉES ENDURO
I 11th, 12th and 13th April 2016
MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF CHALLENGE
I 29th, 30th April and 1st May 2016 (Date tbc)
APOTHEOSE DAYS
I Sunday 8th may 2016
DON'T MISS THE LAST DAY OF SKIING!
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PROJECTS FOR 2017
1ST ECO-FRIENDLY LUXURY
GUESTHOUSE: LA DATCHA
CONSTRUCTION
OF A NEW MOUNTAIN REFUGE
AT LAKE LOU
OPENING IN DECEMBER 2016
OPENING IN DECEMBER 2016
Datcha means holiday home in Russian. La Datcha
will be Val Thorens’ first luxury guesthouse, as well
as the first construction built using innovative ecofriendly building techniques. Energy consumption
management,
insulation,
draught-proofing,
wastewater treatment… the entire chalet has
been built to minimise its environmental impact as
much as possible.
Spearheading this large-scale project is a multilingual Val Thorens family with real expertise in
hospitality and service. Inside this magnificent
chalet, a Chef and staff will be at guests’ service
throughout their stay.
A major project has been undertaken to provide
hikers in winter and summer alike with a new
mountain refuge above Lake Lou, just next to the
former mountain refuge, which will be remain.
The Belleville Valley’s local authorities have invested
1.2 million euros in the project, which will sleep up
to 35 people, offer a large dining room, and include
a caretaker on site to greet hikers in summer and
winter. This ambitious project aims to reinvigorate
this wild vale, the pearl of the Belleville Valley. In
summer, a number of hiking itineraries will also
be available, starting from Lake Lou and heading
towards the Encombres Valley.
IN FIGURES: 5-floor chalet, 1,200 m², 5 bedrooms,
swimming pool, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi, cinema room,
gym, games room and golf simulator.
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ID CARD
THE DESTINATION’S PERSONALITY
JUST LIKE INDIVIDUALS, DESTINATIONS HAVE PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS,
PROMINENT QUALITIES AND TRAITS THAT DISTINGUISH THEM FROM OTHERS AND MAKE THEM
UNIQUE.
SO, WHO IS VAL THORENS?
VAL THORENS
ADVANTAGES
• SNOW COVER
• SUNSHINE
• SKIING FOR ALL ABILITIES
• ENTERTAINMENT
• LIFESTYLE
• INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION
• CONVIVIALITY
• CONVENIENCE AND SIMPLICITY
ATTRIBUTES
• YOUNG AT HEART
• SPORTY
• PARTY-ANIMAL
• MULTICULTURAL
• PIONEERING
• ACTIVE
• URBAN
• MUSICAL
THE VALUES THAT UNITE US
OUR VALUES ARE THE FRUITS OF VAL THORENS’ HISTORY AND OUR VILLAGE HISTORY. THEY ARE A
SHARED GIFT FOR US AND OUR CUSTOMERS CONTAINING OUR IDEALS AND BELIEFS.
EXCELLENCE AND CREATIVITY
A direct consequence of its
pioneering, visionary personality
is that Val Thorens knows how to
innovate, anticipate changes in
mountain sports and undertake
collective ventures to take its
inhabitants and customers ever
further.
DIVERSITY AND OPENNESS
Val Thorens has always been a cosmopolitan resort,
inviting skiers from all over the world to get to know its
summits, as well as offering a wide range of activities to
suit all abilities. The resort draws its open nature and the
sense of freedom that pervades the whole area from this
blended cocktail of horizons and disciplines.
VAL THORENS
SIMPLICITY AND ANTI-CONFORMITY
Val Thorens is the antithesis of artificiality and
pretention. You can be yourself here, where you’ll
be greeted with spontaneity and forge simple,
sincere relationships. Originality in its many
forms is warmly welcomed in a resort unlike any
other, which has always marched to the beat of
its own drum.
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SHARING AND JOY
GVal Thorens generously offers its visitors
a range of activities so they can enjoy ever
more unforgettable experiences.
And because sharing is the keyword here,
all the best moments are to be enjoyed
with company.
VAL THORENS
z Date of birth: december 1971
z Altitude: 2,300 metres, the highest resort in Europe
z Location : Savoie, Massif de la Vanoise, Belleville Valley, the
summit of Les 3 Vallées
z Characteristics: a sporty, innovative, doorstep skiing, car-free resort
z Clientele : average age of 36, 40% from France, 13% from the United
Kingdom, 7% from Belgium, 19% from the Netherlands, 4% from
Germany, 3% from Russia and 3% from Denmark.
z Sports Centre: 7 500 m2 of sports facilities, 1 fitness suite, 1 fun park,
1 well-being area, 1 aqua-spa area.
zP
artnerships: Serge Betsen Academy, Vienne Jazz Festival, Mini,
Rossignol, freegun and Degré7.
VAL THORENS - ORELLE SKI AREA
z Open from the 21st November 2015 to the 8th May 2016
z 150km of runs, 99% of the ski area situated between latitudes of
2,000 and 3,230 metres
z 395 snow cannons, covering over 40% of the ski area
z 80 ski runs: 11 green, 30 blue, 30 red and 9 black
z Beginners’ area: a free beginners' zone with access to 4 moving
walkways and a ski tow.
z 32 ski lifts and 18 free Wi-Fi zones
z Pedestrians: 4 footpaths and 11 ski lifts accessible to pedestrians
z 2 snowparks, 1 permanent ski cross stadium & 1 funslope
z 1 x 6-kilometre toboggan run & 1 mountain biking on snow trail &
1 ice-driving track
z 1 mega zip wire (the highest in the world)
z 1 ice diving lake
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KEY FIGURES
RELATING TO THE
2014 – 2015 SEASON
z Skier days 1 897 814
z Number of overnight stays:
1 975 300
z Occupancy rate: 76,3%
(from 13/12/14 to 18/04/15)
ACCOMMODATION
z Number of professionally
marketed beds: 25 466 beds
z 11 hotels : four 5*/ three 4*/
four 3*
z 4 holiday clubs and
villages
z 31 tourism residences
GETTING TO
VAL THORENS
z Airport: Chambéry (CMF)
112km - 2 hours / Geneva
(GVA) 160 km - 2h30
z TGV high-speed train
station: Moûtiers - Salins
- Brides les Bains 37 km 45 min
PRESS CONTACT
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TOURIST OFFICE
Emilie Rouzaud & Mathilde Oyon
+33 (0)4 79 00 84 83 - +33 (0)6 20 01 56 81 - presse@valthorens.com
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