A substantial, modern, purpose-built
village hugging the main road for around 1 ml, Val-Thorens
not only shares one of the world's largest skiable domains
with Meribel-Mottaret, Courchevel and Les Menuires, it is
also Europe's highest resort. Built for convenience rather
than style, it lacks the charm of other alpine villages due
to a preponderance of concrete architecture, although it is
user friendly and virtually traffic free, thanks to a strict
parking policy.
Suitability:
A serious skier's resort - equally good for experts and beginners
- aimed at unpretentious middlemarket couples, groups and
mature families rather than the fur-coat brigade. Especially
popular with groups of young singles.
Accommodation:
Predominantly purpose-built self-catering apartment blocks,
augmented by a handful of more traditional mid-range hotels.
Many have piste-to-porch convenience. |
