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Val Thorens Events - Winter
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There are heaps of events held throughout the year in Val Thorens and the Three Valleys, ranging from small and quirky local festivals, to world renowned sporting events. Music festivals are also hugely popular during the summer months and provide a great excuse to make a quick trip out to the Alps. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in Val Thorens, and don't forget to check out our weekly what's on calender.
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| Music at the Top of the Mountain (all winter) |
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During the winter months, The “Classical and Jazz” musical association organises weekly concerts in the Val Thorens chapel. The programme consists of classical concerts including piano recitals on the Steinway grand piano, chamber music, and lyrical concerts. Jazz (Vocal, New Orleans, Blues, Gospel) and evenings devoted to French songs also feature in the programme. The concerts are held each Tuesday at 18h30. |
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last updated 27-Oct-2008 |
| The Andros Trophy (early December) |
This car and motorbike race on ice marks the beginning of the Val Thorens season.
The ice circuit in Val Thorens is the highest in Europe and the competition attracts ice racing specialists and well known names from the worlds of motorsport and show business. Alain Prost is a regular among other Formula One drivers. The Trophy Andros spectacle includes shows and fun, to which drivers and spectators return year after year.
Our intrepid video resort reporter covered the 2007 race for your viewing pleasure, and you can check out the race by clicking on the link below.
Video Resort Report from Val Thorens : 9th Dec 2007 - Andros Trophy
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last updated 22-Jul-2008 |
| Ski & Boarder Week (mid December) |
Val Thorens' own snow, sport and music festival with skiing and snowboard freestyle competitions, demonstrations, free equipment tests, and concerts. Competitions include Freeskiing Tour - Slope Style, Pro-Am snowboard contest (30 000 € prize money!!) and "Chill and Destroy Contest" Ski and Snowboard boardercross and slope style for 10 to 30 year olds. In 2007, there was a Freestyle Motorcross show, where some of the best FMX European riders were in Val Thorens.
You can have a go in the mini snowpark that has rails and modules, where amateurs are helped by the pros to do their first freestyle figures. In 2007, Snowkite came to the Ski & Boarder week. This new sport can be tried on skis or on a snowboard, combined with an ultra light sail. Introduction to the sport, demonstrations and pro advice was available to anyone. The atmosphere is enhanced with daily entertainment from DJs and groups on the piste in front of the Groove Bar.
Ski & Boarder Week Website
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last updated 22-Jul-2008 |
| Respect Festival Tour with Mountain Riders (end February) |
Val Thorens hosts a stage of the Respect Festival Tour organised by the Mountain Riders Association. The aim of the tour is to raise awareness of environmental issues, such as sustainable resources, eco-citizenship and responsible tourism. Educational entertainment will be given by the participating associations, professionals and companies from 2:00pm to 10:00pm, and a bio beer bar will be available! More fun stuff and competitions with snow sports (Bank Slalom), along with an end-of-festival concert makes this event a must for all you eco-ski warriors.
The Mountain Riders Association was created in 2001 by mountain lovers, and has made its name by organising rubbish collecting in the mountains with the aim of making the pubic aware of the environmental crisis.
Mountain Riders Association Website
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last updated 30-Apr-2008 |
| Val Thorens Luge Cup (early April) |
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Already a popular type of event in Switzerland and Austria, the Luge Cup is a fun tobogganing competition for all the family. There are categories for adults, children, couples and professionals, making it a truly inclusive event! The toboggan run in Val Thorens, at 6km, is the longest run in France, and it is prepared especially for this competition. Over 150 competitors take part, and all are rewarded at the end of the run with a huge, specially prepared raclette at the bottom of the piste. |
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last updated 22-Jul-2008 |
| The North Face Ski Challenge Final (mid April) |
The North Face Ski Challenge is a new open competition for free-skiers between the ages of 12 and 18. Participants compete in both freeride and freestyle on a slope style course to find the overall winner. Competitors between the ages of 16 and 18 can win a contract from sponsors The North Face, Dynastar and Lange.
The North Face Ski Challenge will be on tour all winter throughout Europe for the qualifying events and the final will be held in Val Thorens.
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last updated 29-Jan-2008 |
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