Val Thorens ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

Alps, France · Base 5,906 ft · Summit 10,598 ft · Vertical 4,692 ft

Updated Nov 15, 2026, 22:00 UTC: usually opens around Nov 22.

Val Thorens snow report

Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 45 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.

Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

Opens ~Nov 22

Opens around Nov 22, with 45 in. forecast and Wednesday bringing 14 in.

At 71% of normal for beginners and intermediates, Mar 14 is one of the calmer bets.

Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

Usually around Nov 22, and the season typically runs to about May 4. Exact dates depend on early snow, so check the resort's announcements.

59% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 35% intermediate and 5% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.

■ Beginner 59% · ■ Intermediate 35% · ■ Advanced 5%

189 mapped runs (about 71 miles) and 27 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.

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