Genève
Moûtiers
3200
2300
CHILDREN
Val Thorens offers a range of activities especially for children, all in a secure, supervised environment. Activities include mountain biking, rollerblading, tennis lessons and tournements, swimming, trampolining etc.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Val Thorens offers a wide range of activities: paragliding, summer skiing on the Péclet glacier, canyoning, rafting, fishing, mountain biking, swimming pool, archery, boules, tennis etc.
The resort also offers visitors the opportunity to use a well-equipped fitness centre, where facilities include sauna, steam room, aquagym etc.
Val Thorens also has a wide range of local shops and resturants, as well as a cinema and nightclub.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Val Thorens is well equipped and has all necessary amenities:
Shuttle bus within resort.
Doctors and pharmacy.
Swimming pool.
Resturants serving local and regional cuisine.
All information provided here is intended for guidance purposes only. For more detailed, up to date information please contact local tourist information services.
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