Everyone falls for Val Thorens

Val Thorens: active nature & discovery in summer

When the skis are put away, Val Thorens, one of Europe’s highest resorts reveals another side of its altitude. Summer here is quite literally high up. At over 2,300 meters, the air feels purer, the light sharper, and the panoramas wider. Trails open early in the morning, inviting you to climb toward alpine pastures, reach high-altitude lakes, or gain the ridgelines for close-up views of the glaciers overlooking the valley.

Lifts make it easy to access the heights, offering spectacular viewpoints and routes for all levels. You might set off early for a gentle hike or a via ferrata perched above 2,500 meters. In the afternoon, it’s time for sensations with downhill mountain biking, enduro riding, or off-road scootering. The days are dynamic but never restrictive: everyone shapes their own rhythm, balancing pure adventure with quieter, more contemplative moments.

Families also find plenty to enjoy, with accessible paths, play areas, and a wide range of activities. More athletic visitors benefit from a demanding and generous alpine playground. And as the light fades, Val Thorens returns to a unique calm: sunlit terraces, mountain silence, and a soft, soothing atmosphere. Summer here is lived fully, simply, and freely, in a setting that never stops impressing.