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Val Thorens is part of the Three Valleys, the world's largest ski area with more than 650km of pistes spread over three main resorts: Val Thorens, Méribel and Courchevel. This ensures that buying a Val Thorens lift pass is money well spent!

To start with, be aware there are two main types of skipass to choose from:

  • Val Thorens (Belleville) Valley pass - the cheaper, local area ski pass, offering access to 150km of pistes; suitable for beginners.
  • Three Valleys pass - whole area pass, offering access to a whopping 650km of pistes through Méribel all the way across to Courchevel.
Val Thorens 6 day ski pass prices - 2023/24
Cheapest lift pass Biggest lift pass
Val Thorens/Orelle ski pass
Adult (13 to 64 yrs)
€320
Three Valleys ski pass
Adult (13 to 64 yrs)
€375
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Season dates in Val Thorens

When can you ski in Val Thorens with your ski pass?
The Val Thorens ski season was planned to run from 25 November 2023 to 5 May 2024. However, due to masses of early season snow the resort will now open a week early, on 18 November. Ski-pass prices are usually cheaper at the beginning and the end of the season, when not all of the lifts may be open. Therefore, there are three season bands that apply to lift-pass prices:

Val Thorens season dates - 2023/24
Pre and early season Main season
18 November to 22 December 2023 23 December 2023 to 5 May 2024
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How much are ski passes in Val Thorens?

It depends... Ski pass prices in Val Thorens change according to your age, the number of days you want to ski for, the time of year and the area you want to ski in. Val Thorens also offers some great discounts available for families and groups.

In our experience, most people visiting Val Thorens stay for a week, which means that six day ski passes are the top choice among skiers and snowboarders who want to enjoy our mountain playground.

How to buy your Val Thorens ski pass
You can buy your pass online and then collect it in resort or have it delivered to your home. Before you buy anything, we recommend you check the weather forecasts for your arrival and/or speak to your accommodation provider or ski school, who should be able to advise you of the best options.

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Deals and discounted ski passes in Val Thorens

Are there any ski pass deals and discounts in Val Thorens?
You bet there are! Val Thorens offers discounted ski passes for groups of three people, families, beginners, and those coming early or late in the ski season.

If you're looking to save money on your lift pass, make sure you check out the best ways to reduce the overall cost. Quite often the pricing structures can be complex, but it's worth reading our guide below for some insights.

What are the best ways to save money on Val Thorens ski passes?

  • Look out for early pre-season sales and start/end of season discounts
  • Buy group or family packs if eligible, buying all passes together
  • Buy online ahead of arriving to save both time and money in resort
  • Buy six day passes, for a better per day rate over shorter durations
  • Buy the local area pass rather than full area, albeit with fewer ski options

Group ski passes
The Three Valleys Pass offers discounts for groups of three or more people skiing together. So, if you're skiing as a group then go for the Tribu passes and save. To qualify for this offer, all the passes must be for the same ski area and duration and bought together online in one payment. These passes are available for six or seven days. Special discounts are available to groups of 20 and more, please contact the ski pass offices in resort for details.

Group ski pass prices in the Three Valleys - 2023/24
Per person
(€)
Duration Val Thorens/Orelle pass Three Valleys pass
TRIBU
3+ people
6 days 300 355
7 days 347 413

Family ski passes
Family discounts are available for both the Val Thorens-Orelle and Three Valleys pass. Everyone in the family group pays the child's rate! Your family needs to be made up of a minimum of two adults and two children (aged 5 to 17 yrs) but you can include a maximum of seven children for the same price per person. To benefit from the discount, at least four identical ski passes must be bought online in one transaction. Proof of age will be requested for children and seniors, either at the moment of sale or in resort. Ages on the first day of skiing are taken into account and each member of the family will also require their own hands-free pass. These passes are available for 6 to14 days, as well as for the whole season.

Family ski pass prices in the Three Valleys - 2023/24
Per person
(€)
Val Thorens/Orelle Pass 3 Valleys Pass
6 days 256 300
7 days 293.60 346.40

Early and late season discounts
During the first and last few weeks of the season, reduced rates apply to both the Val Thorens-Orelle and Three Valleys area passes. The snow cover may not be 100% across the resort but the pistes will be quieter, the service in bars and restaurants less frenetic and you could be very lucky with the weather.

Beginner ski passes
Beginners can move up from using the free drag lift and magic carpets on the snow front to a pass that is available for morning, afternoon and one-day durations. These ski passes are 50% less than standard passes! Three nursery slopes are available using the beginner pass: Plein Sud (Cairn gondola), Péclet (Two Lacs) and Caron (Caron cable car). If you wish to explore further afield, the Three Valleys Pass is worth getting - more than 50% of the ski runs are classed green or blue, and you can follow beginner itineraries to discover the whole area.

Saturday ski passes
On Saturdays, the resort offers 10% off the day ski pass rate for Val Thorens-Orelle, and 20% off the Three Valleys area.

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Free ski passes in Val Thorens

Who can ski for free in Val Thorens?
Yes, you heard it right, you can ski for free in Val Thorens! There are free ski passes available to young children and seniors, while a few lifts and pistes are free to use

Everyone aged under five and over 74
Children aged under five years old and people aged over 74 years old ski for free. Proof of age required at the moment of purchase. A €3 fee will be charged for the hands-free card.

Cross-country ski pistes
Good news for cross-country skiers: there's no need to buy a pass as the cross country ski trails in the Val Thorens valley are completely free of charge. Equipment can be hired from most sports shops and you can pick up a guide booklet and map from the Tourist Offices to show you where they are.

Beginner lifts
A few of the magic carpets and drag lifts in the snow front are free to use. These include Castor and Pollux, twin covered 240m long moving carpets in the Plein Sud area, the Musaraigne and Campagnols 200m long magic carpets right at the heart of La Grenouillère and the Roc drag lift.

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3 Valleys ski pass price list

Where can you ski with a Three Valleys lift pass?
The 3 Valleys ski pass includes access to 600km of marked pistes. With this pass, you can enjoy the full extent of the world’s largest ski areas, which incorporates seven linked ski resorts: Méribel/Mottaret, Courchevel, La Tania, Val Thorens, Les Menuires/St Martin de Belleville, Orelle and Brides Les Bains. Three Valleys lift passes are available from four hours to 14 days, as well as for the whole season.

Who should buy a 3 Valleys ski pass?
The 3 Valleys ski pass suits intermediate to expert skiers who want to have access to one of the largest ski areas in the world. However, you don't have to be an expert to ski the Three Valleys as there are plenty of greens and blues across the area to allow any level of skier or boarder to enjoy it. Those staying in Val Thorens for more than a couple of days, should also consider buying a Three Valleys pass as they have plenty of time to explore the 328 runs on offer.

Ski pass prices in the Three Valleys - 2023/24
Per person
(€)
Adult
13 to 64 yrs
Child
5 to 12 yrs
Senior
65 to 75 yrs
 4 hours 67 53.60 60.30
1 day 75 60 67.50
2 days 150 120 135
3 days 225 180 202.50
4 days 300 240 270
5 days 355 284 319.50
6 days 375 300 337.50
7 days 433 346.40 389.70
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Val Thorens-Orelle ski pass price list

Where can you ski with a Val Thorens-Orelle lift pass?
The Val Thorens-Orelle lift pass gives you unlimited access to the lifts in the Val Thorens and Orelle Valleys, with 150km of pistes. Val Thorens-Orelle ski passes are available from four hours to 14 days, as well as for the whole season.

Who should buy a Val Thorens ski pass?
Val Thorens-Orelle ski passes are perfect for beginner to intermediate skiers who will enjoy the gentle and wide green (11) and blue (35) runs. However, don't think this pass doesn't suit expert skiers – the ski area boasts 30 red and nine challenging black pistes and access to some great off-piste. The Val Thorens-Orelle ski pass is also a great option for those staying in the area for a short period of time. Alternatively, if you don’t plan on skiing hard all day, every day, or have to get back to meet your kids from ski school, then this local area pass will also suit you. 

Ski pass prices in Val Thorens-Orelle - 2023/24
Per person
(€)
Adult
13 to 64 yrs
Child
5 to 12 yrs
Senior
65 to 74 yrs
4 hours 58 46.40 52.20
1 day 65 52 58.50
2 days 130 104 117
3 days 195 156 175.50
4 days 260 208 234
5 days 300 240 270
6 days 320 256 288
7 days 367 293.60 330.30

Can you upgrade your Val Thorens-Orelle ski pass to a Three Valleys ski pass?
Yes, if your ski pass is valid for at least two days there are one day Three Valleys extensions available. Please enquire at one of the ski pass offices.

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Pedestrian passes in Val Thorens

How much are pedestrian passes in the Three Valleys?
You'll be glad to hear that pedestrians can also enjoy the Three Valleys ski area in the winter. Pedestrian rates are available for one to 21 days, or for the whole season, and there are also single and return trips on individual lifts available.

There are 11 lifts that pedestrians can use in the winter: Peclet Funitel, Cairn and Caron gondolas, Cime Caron cable car, Trois Vallées Funitel, Grand Font Funitel, Rosael chairlift and the Trois Vallées Express gondola in Orelle. Pedestrians can also ascend on the Moutière, Cascades and Pionniers chairlifts and descend on foot. These passes are available to buy at the ski pass offices in resort only.

Pedestrian pass prices in the Three Valleys - 2023/24
Adult/Child/Senior
5 to 75 yrs
Per person
(€) 
1 day 28
6 days 85
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Annual and season passes in Val Thorens

How much are season passes in Val Thorens?
Val Thorens season pass prices depend on your age and type of ski pass. There are family and group discounts available.

What's included in your 3 Valleys season pass?
Holders of the 3 Valley season pass benefit from a reciprocal agreement with several prestigious ski resorts around the world. Get a free three-day pass for Shiga Kogen (Japan), Mount Buller (Australia), La Parva and Valle Nevado (Chile), as well as two-day passes for the three Vail Resorts in the USA.

Ski season pass prices in Val Thorens - 2023/24
Per person
(€)
Val Thorens/Orelle  Vallée des Belleville Three Valleys
Adult
30 to 64yrs
1220 1470 1550
Child / Young Adult
5 to 29yrs
854 1029 1085
Senior
65 to 75yrs
1098 1323 1395
Tribu
3+ people
1140 1390 1470
Family
2 Adults+2 Children
976   1240
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Other passes in Val Thorens

Are there any other passes available in Val Thorens?
Yes, there are! There is a pass that covers more ground than the Val Thorens-Orelle lift pass but less than the Three Valleys pass, the Vallée de Belleville ski pass, while the Three Valleys also offers a subscription-based ski pass.

Belleville Valley ski pass
For those that want to explore further but not perhaps the whole of the Three Valleys area, then the Vallée de Belleville pass covers the entire Belleville Valley from the bottom, where Les Menuires and Saint Martin de Belleville are located, all the way up to Val Thorens. These passes are available for one day, six day or the whole season.

Belleville Valley lift pass prices - 2023/24
Per person
(€)
Adult
13 to 64 yrs
Child
5 to 12 yrs
Senior
65 to 74 yrs
4 hours 52 41.60 46.80
1 day 60 48 54
2 days 120 96 108
3 days 180 144 162
4 days 240 192 216
5 days 289 231.20 260.10
6 days 309 247.20 278.10
7 days 356.50 285.20 320.80

3 Vallées Liberté Pass
If you're a regular skier in Val Thorens and the Three Valleys, then the 3 Vallées Liberté card may be of interest to you. Anyone that skis non-consecutive days in a season can benefit from the total freedom to ski whenever they want without having to pass by the ticket office each time. Payment is debited directly from your bank account after you have enjoyed your day on the slopes and you can check your account online anytime. Depending on how much you ski will depend on which pass works best for you.

Three Valleys Liberté pass - 2023/24
Adult/Child/Senior
6 to 74 yrs
Per person
(€) 
2/7 724
Skiflex 724
Liberty 30 (annual subscription)

The various options work as follows:

  • 2/7: Ski any two days per week, consecutive or not, Monday to Sunday. Valid for the whole Three Valleys, and additional days are charged at the price of the Three Valleys day pass. You can track your use by daily email alerts. The count restarts every Sunday evening, no carry over of unused days.
  • Skiflex: Take 20 lift rides per week, Monday to Sunday. Additional lifts after the first 20 are charged at €11.50 per lift up to a maximum of €75 per day (corresponding to a Three Valleys Day Pass). Ideal for those who do a few runs per week. The count restarts every Sunday evening, no carry over of unused days.
  • Liberty: Costed per day skied, depending on the route taken - Three Valleys or Valley. It's valid for the whole of the Three Valleys, the ninth day is free and then you'll get one day free every six days after this. You can follow your use by checking your account online. Ideal if you ski between eight and 21 days per season.
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Where to buy ski passes in Val Thorens

There are two main ways of purchasing your Val Thorens ski pass: online and in resort.

How to buy your Val Thorens ski passes online – A step-by-step guide
To save time and money, you can pre-order your Val Thorens ski passes online. The process is really simple: 

  1. Click on one of the buttons below, it will take you to the Val Thorens lift pass website.
  2. Select the area you want to ski in (Val Thorens-Orelle, Vallée de Belleville or 3 Valleys), the duration of the passes, your first ski day and the number of people, including their ages.
  3. Any discounts you may be eligible for will be automatically applied to the price of your passes.
  4. State whether you already have a rechargeable card (in which case you'll need to insert its WTP number – see below for more information) or you don't (a 3€ fee will be added for the card).
  5. You can also choose if you want ski insurance or not – we recommend you add it.
  6. Create an account with your personal details.
  7. Choose whether you want your ski passes to be delivered to your home address for a small fee (allow at least 10 days for delivery outside France and 7 days within France), or you prefer to pick them up at one of the ski pass offices in resort.
  8. Pay for your ski passes.

Thats it, you're all ready to hit the slopes!

How to buy your Val Thorens ski passes in resort
You can also buy your pass at a lift pass office when you get to resort. If you're uncertain of the pass you need or are looking to see how the weather is before buying your pass, then this can be a good option. The lift pass office staff is also great at advising exactly which pass is best for you while some passes, such as pedestrian and beginner lift passes, are only available at the ski pass offices. Be warned, though, you may have to queue, especially at busy times.

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How ski passes work in Val Thorens

Ski passes in Val Thorens are loaded onto a rechargeable SmartMedia card, which is more or less the size of a credit card and has a chip that stores the lift pass information. This hands-free card is read remotely at the entrance of the lifts, so you just need it to put it in a pocket on your left side (many ski jackets have a special pocket on the left sleeve) and the turnstile will activate remotely as you pass through. Keep it away from your credit cards, mobile phone or other ski passes as they may obstruct the card reading. Hands-free cards cost €3 in Val Thorens, and this fee is not refundable.

What is a ski pass WTP number? You can recharge and top-up your Val Thorens hands-free card as many times as you want over several years. In order to do so, you need to enter the card's WTP (Wireless Transaction Protocol) number when purchasing your pass online. You can find this number on your card. After you've recharged your hands-free card in advance, you can generally go directly to the lifts without having to stop at the lift pass offices.

Worth knowing – About Val Thorens and Three Valleys ski passes
Unless otherwise stated, ski passes and prices are generally subject to the following terms:

  • A hands-free pass costs €3 if you don't already have one to recharge.
  • A photo is required for free passes and season passes.
  • The type or duration of the ski pass refers to consecutive days.
  • Prices shown are for the main season.
  • When buying insurance as part of your Val Thorens or Three Valleys ski pass purchase, either online or at the Ski Pass Offices in resort, it will be provided by Carré Neige. The prices above do not include ski insurance, which you can add starting at €2.90 per person per day. Please, check the insurance policy and the company's Terms and Conditions before purchasing.
  • Passes are strictly personal and non-transferable.
  • Longer duration ski passes are available when you buy online and in resort.

Prices, offers, discounts and conditions are shown here as a guide only and are subject to change – to be confirmed at the time of booking. Further terms and conditions may apply. Prices may be subject to changes in sales tax.​

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Once you've got your ski pass you may be thinking about booking ski lessons, check out ski schools and take a look at our where to stay in Val Thorens guide. 

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