Val Thorens News Flash Winter 2018 / 2019 – Announces Opening Dates 17th Of November – 5th Of May
Highlighting Val Thorens new developments
VAL THORENS’ NEW COCOONS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS CHALET COCOON*****
Val Thorens natives Maud and Jean-Paul Delettre are growing their Chalet Cocoon concept in the resort. Situated in Les Balcons area, the Residence will comprise 10 large apartments designed for get-togethers with family or friends, so guests can get the most from their holiday with the people they love. Each apartment will have a well-being area, sauna and Jacuzzi. The Chalet Cocoon offers hotelier services adapted for families, groups of friends, and businesses:
- catering, home-massage, cleaning, indoor car
- parking. The communal living area boasts a
- swimming lane and a group workroom.
- 10 apartments for between 5 and 12 people,
ATMOSPHERE FAHRENHEIT SEVEN****
WAX ROOM Want to learn how to tune your skis yourself? Now you can in the Fahrenheit Seven: every Thursday the hotel is offering a brand-new chance to go behind the scenes of ski tuning. Make the most of the top tips provided by dedicated skimen, whilst enjoying a drink in the welcoming, relaxed atmosphere of the hotel ski room.
RENOVATIONS LES CHALETS ALTITUDE*****
These apartments have been renovated in a chic Savoyard style with exposed stone and wood. Everything has been designed to ensure guests can take even more delight in the fires crackling in cut stone fireplaces and enjoy the relaxation area with its heated swimming pool and sauna.
RÉSIDENCE MONTANA VALBEL**** These 27 apartments have all been updated and refreshed: the accommodation has been transformed for winter 2019.
LA MAISON DE VAL THORENS IS HAVING A MAKEOVER:
The new reception area at Val Thorens Tourist Office boasts a lunar, futuristic atmosphere. The goal: to create a space propitious to gathering and exchange, somewhere that’s welcoming for people to meet. A digital wall made up of 5 screens displays non-stop resort information, while two “Live United” areas welcome visitors for personalised tips and advice throughout the season: Go Pro usage training, children’s workshops…
SEVEN PARTY
After last year’s wild F7 parties with Joey Starr, Cali, C2C, Pierpoljak, Neg’Marrons the hotel is making the Seven Party official. A top quality line-up awaits throughout the winter: once a month, a renowned star will be invited to come and play at the hotel bar, guaranteeing the atmosphere of a private showcase.
Programme TBC in September, free entry unless otherwise stated.
Maximum capacity: 200 people.
ON THE WINTER MENU LE CLUB 72
After a change in ownership, the Steak Clubhas changed its name to become “Club 72”: Fabien Barrau, Romain Bastide and Victor Llorent have chosen to name it after the year it was created, 1972, also the year Val Thorens was born. New name, new atmosphere because the restaurant will now offer live music concerts every evening and a kitchen open from 4pm to 11.30pm. A fantastic venue for gathering your strength with a delicious cut of meat or a gourmet dessert to share.
VAL THORENS FANS
Stay connected on networks and receive all the latest winter flash sales: from the socks of champions to giant Val Thorens colouring-in sheets, what more could a resort fan want! Rates: 8€ for an XXL colouring-in sheet, 25€ per pair of “La Chaussette de France” socks
Information: Tourist Office +33 (0)4 79 00 08 01
FOR TWO ROMANTIC
Breakfast on the slopes, using sealskins To enjoy some early morning serenity against a pinkening sky with freshly groomed slopes, Ski Cool is offering couples the chance to set out in the early hours to climb the Génépi run in touring skis and enjoy breakfast at the Chalet du Caribou at an altitude of 2,690 metres. Leaving at 7am and returning when the ski runs open, this excursion is open to all ability levels.
CASCADE DE TYROLIENNE
Faster by air or on the slopes?!
Following on from the highest zip line in Europe, Val Thorens is back with a new innovative flight through the heart of the resort. Ready to race? Safely strapped into a harness, skis strapped to your back, launch on a 1,600 metre-long flight 65 metres above the ski slopes. Take flight from the top of La Moutière chair lift and land at the heart of Val Thorens, Place Caron, in 3 sections.
The zip line experience has now doubled: simultaneous departures mean there’s twice the thrills! Open daily, accessible to skiers and pedestrians, average speeds of 75km an hour.
JUST FOR ONE - QUICK CHECK
3 tips, 30 minutes, 30 euros Good riders can always benefit from a snowsports professional casting an eye over their technique. Ski Cool is offering Snowsports devotees a 30-minute analysis of their ability, providing an evaluation of areas to improve and ways to make progress. Precise guidance in individual coaching sessions let you correct your mistakes or simply reach the next level of skiing, snowboarding and Telemark skiing.
FOR FAMILIES AND GROUPS - STREET ART TRAIL
Have you ever seen… Street Art in the mountains? Of course you have! Since 2013, season after season, Val Thorens’ car parks have been transformed into a street art museum. Around fifteen murals are currently adorning the P.0 walls and awaiting passers-by! All of the artworks have been collected in a collectible book: Val Tho Jam.
A NEW CHILDCARE SOLUTION FOR LITTLE ONES!
Kids Club: the MMV residence in Val Thorens, a Family Plus resort, is now opening its nursery’s doors to all children holidaying in Val Thorens. For a few hours, a whole day or more, 4-10 year olds will love the Kids Club games and entertainment. Open continuously from the 17th of November to the 5th of May.
OXYGENE: SKI CLOTHING RENTAL SERVICE BY OXYGENE
Oxygene is a new skiing and snowboarding clothing rental service at the Oxygène ski school: Oxyfit makes guests’ arrival in the resort much easier and makes their holidays better thanks to the high-quality, high-performance, on-trend clothing to suit all tastes and every budget. Choose between the 3 ranges on offer (children, Silver and Gold) and order online, then your clothing will be delivered to your home within 24 hours. Perfect for a last-minute impulse ski trip!
THE MY SERENITY LABEL
After the success of its My Serenity guide, Val Thorens is continuing to encourage holidaymakers to practise anti-stress techniques thanks to its My Serenity label. Created by the resort in collaboration with doctor Philippe Rodet, a specialist in stress management and supervision, this label certifies the products, activities, approaches and experiences that contribute to lowering stress levels and guiding you towards a state of sustainable serenity, as much for clients as for resort locals and employees.
There are already 6 happiness providers in the resort: ski Qi-Gong by Caroline Vincent, the Serenity Pass by Anita Thevenot, the La Camille ski touring run, the Alpen Art, Supernova and Le Refuge du Lou restaurants. New activities will be accredited with the label throughout the winter. Further information available at Val Thorens Tourist Office.
A 450,000€ investment has been dedicated this year to overhauling the artificial snow network: replacing snowmakers and doubling the amount of equipment in certain zones, as well as ongoing maintenance work to guarantee exceptional snowsports conditions. 440 snowmakers and 13 machine rooms now cover the Val Thorens ski area, and 3 piste bashers boast hybrid engines to reduce their environmental impact.
THE 3 VALLÉES FUNITEL LIFT IS HAVING A MAKEOVER!
The new look will be in Val Thorens’ grey and red colours.
2 NEW RUNS TO EXPLORE!
A run accessible to everyone, starting from La Cime Caron. It allows skiers of every ability to descend the legendary 3 Vallées summit: 3.2 kilometres long over a 570-metre vertical drop. The Boismint sector, loved by early morning skiers, has also been expanded by the addition of a black run.
SKI TOURING: 4 NEW ITINERARIES
After the inauguration of La Camille run last year, the ski touring offer is once again expanding with 4 new itineraries. All you have to do is choose between climbing opposite Péclet’s majestic aiguilles or La Cime Caron for a complete change of scenery that lets you rediscover the Val Thorens ski area. (Ski directly back to the resort) On offer: 2 to 6-kilometre long routes that let you work your way upwards, as a gentle introduction to ski touring.
THE LATEST ADDITION
The trapper experience - Arnaud offers energy and breathing work themed around his husky dogs. Fridays of the school holidays.
5TH OF MAY
Last day of skiing…
Val Thorens is rolling out the red carpet for the start of the ski season. Free tests on all new equipment, skis, snowboards, accessories and much, much more! Professionals from major, exclusive and alternative brands will all come together in Val Thorens to exclusively showcase innovative equipment, clothing and accessories. Throughout the weekend, a wide range of activity zones will be overseen by professionals in the discipline: mini snowpark, big air bag, trampoline for snow scooters, ski touring area and carving zone. Non-stop entertainment in the brand village with Happy Hour, games aplenty and lots of free gifts.
FROM THE 7TH TO THE 9TH OF DECEMBER 2018
Andros Trophy
The best car and motorbike drivers will come together on the Alain Prost ice track to compete during the first stage of the Andros Trophy.
