Category: Ski and Snowboard
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Val Thorens Terrain and Weather
What is the terrain and weather like in Val Thorens? Within Val Thorens valley there are 11 green, 29 blue, 51 reds, and 14 blacks. It is one of the highest resorts in Europe so the air can be very dry, and snow is pretty fluffy, not wet and heavy…
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Geneva Airport – Gateway to Val Thorens
Why should I fly through Geneva to get to Val Thorens? As I mentioned in my previous blog post when deciding which airport to fly into for Val Thorens, I prefer to fly into Geneva because it is the closest international airport to Val Thorens to fly into directly from…
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Wild and Savage: After dinner drinks before the late night clubs in Val Thorens
Wild and Savage Entrance – Image from Foursquare Why should I go to Wild and Savage? If you’re done with dinner around 10pm in Val Thorens and you need something a bit more high energy than pre-gaming in your hotel or apartment before heading to Malaysia Bar or Klub Summit,…
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Le Malaysia Val Thorens – True meaning of “Last call, first chair”
Why go to Le Malaysia Val Thorens? Le Malaysia Val Thorens is another famous apres ski nightclub in Val Thorens. It is basically the latest shift of the apres ski parties in Val Thorens, if you think you can survive until 4am. The other option popular option is Klub Summit.…
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Should I book an apartment or hotel in Val Thorens?
Apartments are more affordable, have more space, and can fit more people than hotels in Val Thorens. Some apartments even come with washing machines and free parking spots. But, you do lose out on hotel amenities such as bag check, spas, and concierge service. For my American friends, be aware…
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360 Val Thorens Ultimate Guide
Why choose 360 Val Thorens over La Folie Douce? There are a couple reasons to choose 360 Val Thorens over La Folie Douce: bunny slope home, if there’s a famous DJ headlining, cheaper drinks and open later than La Folie Douce. If you or one of your friends is not…
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Val Thorens – Where within the resort should I stay?
General setup of Val Thorens Val Thorens town is actually quite small and can walk to almost anywhere in about 10 minutes within town depending on where you are staying. While most of the resort is ski in ski out, because it is built into the mountain, it quite hilly,…
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How to get to Val Thorens – from Airports to Resort
From Geneva Airport Bus Ben’s Bus runs directly to Val Thorens, no bus transfer. This option only runs on Saturday and Sunday, see Altibus below if you are planning on arriving on a weekday. Transfer time is about 3 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes unless its the French…
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Ultimate Guide to La Folie Douce Val Thorens: Parties, directions, and more
Why Should I go to La Folie Douce Val Thorens? La Folie Douce Val Thorens is one of the most famous apres ski destinations in the world! I think if I died and went to heaven, Val Thorens and La Folie Douce would be my paradise. The energy and dance…
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How to get to Val Thorens – Airport to fly into
Flying from New York City, USA Because I am an American, this guide will compare the International airports to fly into from New York City, where I currently live. The best options for airports are Geneva, Lyon, and Paris. There are some pros and cons for each airport that I…
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