Living costs for a week in Val Thorens skiing?

1. How much spending money should I take for a week in Val Thorens?
2. How much are ski passes in Val Thorens?
3. Is Val Thorens good for beginners?
4. Is Val Thorens a good ski resort?
5. Can you drink the tap water in Val Thorens?
6. Where can I buy a ski pass in Val Thorens?
7. How long is transfer from Geneva to Val Thorens?
8. Can you get altitude sickness in Val Thorens?
9. How long does it take to ski from Val Thorens to Meribel?
10. What is the best month to go skiing?
11. Can you ski from Val Thorens to Courchevel?
12. What is the highest ski lift in the world?
13. What is the highest ski resort in Europe?

How much spending money should I take for a week in Val Thorens?

All in all to factor it in: approximately 200 euros give or take a few for small things like post cards. However if you really wanted to splurge you could easily spend over 500 euros there. I don't drink however looking at the prices : 5 to 6 euros for a pint of lager/beer.

How much are ski passes in Val Thorens?

Val Thorens-Orelle ski pass price list

Is Val Thorens good for beginners?

Val Thorens has always had quite a good offer for beginners simply because its high altitude means that all season long it's very convenient for first-timers to get on the nursery slopes without the hassle that can be the case at older, lower altitude resorts.

Is Val Thorens a good ski resort?

Great reputation, well deserved

Val Thorens is one of the best known resorts in the Alps, and with good reason. The skiing really is second to none, with an astounding range of on and off piste terrain to explore, all served by modern lifts. The apres, both on the off the snow is lively, though expensive.

Can you drink the tap water in Val Thorens?

Yes! Val Thorens is a proper town with decent water treatment. ... Generally though the water in the Alps is, on the whole, wonderful mountain spring water and Val Thorens is no exception. It is perfectly safe to drink and tastes even better than the water at home!

Where can I buy a ski pass in Val Thorens?

Buy your ski pass online and collect it when you arrive from an automatic distributor (available in all ticket offices and at the Tourism Office). Buy your ski pass online and receive it by post at home (purchase at least 10 days before your 1st day of skiing).

How long is transfer from Geneva to Val Thorens?

Geneva Airport to Val Thorens is 155 km

The transfer time is about 3 hours 15 mins.

Can you get altitude sickness in Val Thorens?

Altitude sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), can be encountered by anyone reaching heights of 2,500m and above, so it's even possible for skiers in the Alps to experience it, particularly in higher resorts such as Zermatt (Switzerland) and Val Thorens (France).

How long does it take to ski from Val Thorens to Meribel?

meribel to val thorens takes about 20 mins (lift up ski down) . Val thorens to courchavel takes about an hour.

What is the best month to go skiing?

The best time to visit really depends on what kind of skiing experience you're hoping for. If you're looking for guaranteed snow, the months of January or February are usually a safe bet. By this time, the resorts will usually have a good snow covering, making the ideal snow conditions more likely.

Can you ski from Val Thorens to Courchevel?

Courchevel and back in a day from Val Thorens is much easier (and quicker) than you might think. An intermediate skier ought to be able to get there in just over an hour on the most direct route, although you can branch out if you wish to make a day of it.

What is the highest ski lift in the world?

Loveland Ski Area tops out at 13,010 feet (3,965 meters) on the Continental Divide in Colorado. Its Chair 9, built in 1998 to 12,700 feet (3,870 meters), was the world's highest lift until Breck's Imperial.

What is the highest ski resort in Europe?

At 2300m, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe! And the piste stretches as high 3230m.