Val Thorens Ski Area

Located at an altitude of 2,300 meters in the Tarentaise Valley of the French Alps, Val Thorens is the highest ski village in Europe, offering ski-in-ski-out convenience no matter where you choose to stay. For the comfort and security of guests, and taking into account the need to preserve this pristine environment, the village is largely pedestrian, with vehicles restricted to certain areas and large parking garages conveniently located.

Val Thorens Carnival Madness 2010

The Val Thorens Carnival Madness 2010, will kick off on the 22nd of February 2010, and run through to the 27th of February. It is a festival that not only allows skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to take to the slopes, but the festival spills out onto the streets of the town, entertaining the crowds [...]

The Ski Force Winter Tour 2009

On the 21st and 22nd of November 2009, the Val Thorens Resort will be hosting a spectacular event, known as the Ski Force Winter Tour. What makes this event so exciting is that participation is free of charge and all the big names in skiing equipment will be on hand offer their latest releases for [...]

Brides Les Bains

Brides-les-Bains promotes itself as a ski resort of women, where the feminine side of nature is in its glory. This does not mean that men are not welcome, but the resort has a softer appeal and is a good family ski vacation spot. A hundred year old spa town and part of Trois Villages ski [...]

Courchevel

Courchevel in the Trois Vallees or Three Valley region of France, is one of the most famous skiing vacation destinations in Europe. Located in France’s Savoy province to the west of Lyon, it is one of the most cosmopolitan resorts in the world. Trois Vallees is one of the most extensive and impressive ski areas [...]

Meribel

Meribel ski vacation resort is the place to head for to hear more English spoken than French in France. Founded by a Brit, this charming purpose-built ski resort in the middle of the Trois Vallees area is still very popular with skiers from England. Trois Vallees is one of the most popular ski areas in [...]