Guide to ValThorens ski resort in France How to ski in ValThorens, France

ValThorens in France is known as the world's top ski resort. It has unparalleled cool ski trails and equipment, allowing you to immerse yourself in the charm of skiing and release your vitality and passion for life. Let’s introduce it in detail below.

ValThorens is a ski resort in the Alps. The lowest point is located at 2,300 meters above sea level, the highest point is over 3,000 meters, and there are more than 600 kilometers of snow trails of different levels. Not only is it located in the ski town with the highest altitude in Europe (you can ski for more than half a year from October to March each year), but also because of its geographical location, light, humidity and other factors, the climate here is pleasant and the snow is soft, so ValThorens is worthy of being one of the best resorts in the world. Best ski resort.

1. Clothes: Rossignol, my favorite French celebrity ski brand.

2. Food: There are many hotels in the ValThorens business district and in the snowy mountains. If you stay in an apartment hotel, you can buy ingredients at supermarkets such as Carrefour in the snowy mountains and cook by yourself.

3. Accommodation: Hotels or apartments during peak season (Christmas holidays) must be booked at least six months in advance.

4. OK: Since I live in Paris and have to bring my own snow equipment, I drive here every year. Some hotels here offer free parking, and there are plenty of paid parking lots at the ski resort itself. If you are flying in from a far away place, there are four airports to choose from near Valsolens, namely Grenoble Airport, Lyon Airport, Chambéry Airport in France, and Geneva Airport in Switzerland. Then you can take a train or rent a car (be sure to change snow tires or wear snow chains when driving).

5. Cable car tickets: You can buy them in advance on the official website or ValThorens, and collect them at the ticket machine or manually when you arrive. You can also buy them now after you arrive. The ski slopes in the ValThorens area are 52 euros/day, and the ski slopes in the larger area, including the outer areas, are 112 euros/day. Weekly passes are discounted. If the weather is bad, the cable car only operates partially, which is very reasonable.

6. Ski equipment rental: If you cannot bring your own ski equipment, there are many ski equipment rental shops in ValThorens, which are very professional. The store staff will select ski equipment based on height and weight level, and the prices in each store are roughly the same. Some ski shops will cooperate with some hotels to obtain ski rental coupons.

7. Ski School: Skiing is a national sport in France and can be learned from as young as a toddler. There are some ski schools in all ski resorts in France. The most authoritative one is "ESF", which is a French national ski school. There are large classes or private lessons suitable for all ages and levels. Each class starts on Monday and ends on Saturday. Tuition is relatively cheap, so splitting classes is basically not allowed. So if you want to take classes, you must register and arrive before Monday. You can register on the official website, by phone, or in advance at the esf office. Private lessons are free to book, with an average price of 70 euros/student/hour. One student can take a private lesson and up to five students can take a private lesson. The point is, all esf ski instructors are excellent, especially ValThorens. Every coach can reach the level of national athletes and is worth learning from.