Val Thorens Access Maps & Travel

If you're not taking a package holiday, where travel to your resort is already catered for, then you might want to consider how you're going to get from the UK to the Alps. Val Thorens is not so far way from the UK, and can be reached by car, train or aeroplane. With the advent of DIY travel and travel websites, it's easy to check public transport timetables in France, and there are plenty of companies offering transfer services from the airport to Val Thorens. Our guide gives you an idea of the options available, plus some tips on how to get your sporting equipment safely to Val Thorens. ... see "Travelling to Val Thorens" for more

The approach to Val Thorens is up the Belleville valley from Moûtiers, alt 800m. The road winds up the mountain through the steep-sided valley passing through several villages on the way and reaching St Martin at 1450m after 18km. The first lift of the 3 valleys ski network departs from here. Les Menuires lies at 1800m, a further 8km and Val Thorens is situated at 2300m and 38km from Moûtiers.

To help you get your bearings, in this section you will find area maps showing you the layout of the land, detailed street maps, activity area maps, and lift & piste maps for Val Thorens, and the Three Valleys. ... see "Val Thorens Maps & Timetables" for more

All the information you need on car parking, the local bus service, and how to get from the airport to Val Thorens, can be found in this section. Note that Val Thorens is edging closer and closer to being a car-free resort. Driving is restricted to luggage drop-off only, and then you must take your car to one of the open or covered car parks in the resort. There is a free shuttle bus service that runs 24 hours from the car parks, that take you back to your accommodation. ... see "Val Thorens Transport & Parking" for more