Val Thorens – Orelle
📅 Open 21 November 2026 to 2 May 2027
Location of the alpin ski area — Val Thorens – Orelle
Alpine ski area — Val Thorens – Orelle
Val Thorens, the highest resort in Europe, offers a ski area of 150 km of varied and well-snowed runs. Nestled at 2,300 metres, it benefits from an exceptional setting surrounded by summits exceeding 3,000 metres. Among them, the Cime Caron — accessible by cable car — peaks at 3,200 metres and offers one of the finest alpine panoramas, with a 360-degree view from Mont Blanc to the Ecrins. The skiing is grandiose here, with long descents and routes for all levels. Depending on the time of day, you will find north, south and west-facing runs. In addition to alpine skiing, Val Thorens has a well-regarded snowpark, a boardercross and the longest toboggan piste in France. Its dynamic and festive atmosphere makes it an unmissable resort for skiing enthusiasts.
Runs and ski lifts — Val Thorens – Orelle
Runs — Val Thorens – Orelle (74)
- Green runs: 10
- Blue runs: 32
- Red runs: 25
- Black runs: 7
Ski lifts — Val Thorens – Orelle (33 lifts)
Lift breakdown:
Average lift age: 18 years
The average age of ski lifts in France is 34 years.
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Ski pass prices — Val Thorens – Orelle
For the 2026-2027 season, the alpine ski pass for Val Thorens – Orelle (73.50 €) is 76.6% more expensive than the French average (41.63 €). Its ski area is four times larger than the national average and its lift fleet is 60% larger than the national average.
Day pass
(lowest price) 41.63 €
(average price) 84.20 €
(highest price)
| Season (prices) | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 73.5 € | 367.5 € | 1310 € |
| Change vs. previous season | +3.5% | +3.5% | +3.1% |
Between 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, the day pass for Val Thorens – Orelle is up 3.5%, compared with +3.3% on average across the 133 French alpine ski areas with prices on record for both seasons.
