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The Resort:
Located at the top of a rocky cirque among snow-capped peaks, Val Thorens offers its guests the most majestic panoramic views of the Alps.
At the foot of the slopes, the Resort is the perfect base for enjoying some leisurely snow sports and exploring the Trois Vallées. This adults-only Resort has a lively atmosphere and provides an original combination of sport-filled days and fun-packed evenings.
Elevation: 2,300 metres (7,545 ft).
***HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RESORT***
● A unique view of the Alps, the ski resort and the valley
● Ski to door over 600 kms (372 miles) of ski slopes in the Trois Vallées domain
● Adults-only Resort with a warm, party atmosphere
● Relaxation: lazing on the terrace, fitness, etc
Resort for adults from age 18.
Accommodation:
At the heart of the ski resort, with its wooden façade, this 180-room Club Med Resort blends perfectly with its surroundings.
Club: A functional Club Room offering simple, authentic comfort, situated on all floors of the hotel.
Additional options include a Valley View Club Room.
Your choice of room in the Club category:
Restaurants:
Delicious, creative cuisine and impeccable table art. Our chefs pull out all the stops to ensure you have a fabulous and entertaining meal.
General buffet restaurant: Just next to the lobby, this restaurant serves international cuisine and themed buffets at all mealtimes.
List of equipment :
Bars:
Available all day and evening (during bar opening hours) in all the bars in the Resort (including the nightclub).
Drinks included(served by the glass and in the bars only): Water, fruit juices, sodas, hot drinks, cocktails with and without alcohol, local and/or international spirits, wines. Sweet and savoury snacks
Drinks not included: Champagne, VSOP and XO spirits, bottled and canned drinks (available in certain Resorts from vending machines and/or the Club Med boutique®), certain super-premium brands and bottled wines proposed à la carte in some of our restaurants and bars.
Main bar:
In the centre of the Resort, this bar is open throughout the day. In the evening, the dance floor is the place to be for a night of fast and furious music.
Every day, on your return from the slopes, enjoy a selection of sweet or savoury treats prepared by our G.O team.
Sports & Activities:
This Club Med Resort will fulfil everyone's holiday desires. Children and adults alike can pick and mix activities to create the perfect combination between sports, relaxation, partying, fitness and discovery.
Trois Vallées ski domain:
Bride-les-Bains, Courchevel, La Tania, Les Menuires, Méribel, Orel, Saint Martin de Belleville, Val Thorens.
At the beginning and end of the season, (approximately from end November to end December and from mid April to beginning May) you'll ski on the Domaine de Val Thorens, as the link to Domaine des Trois-Vallées will be closed at these dates.
Alpine skiing - Included in your package: All the sensations of the ski slopes, at your own pace.
Professional ski instructors, who are perfectly familiar with the ski domain, will guide you over the slopes best suited to your level of skill, to ensure you progress safely but surely in the best possible conditions, in small groups of 12 people maximum.
A test on the first morning will determine your level, and the right class for you:
And also ...
LEISURE AND RELAXATION Included in your package: Lounge and festive evenings , Terrace
SPORTS Included in your package: Initiation group lessons : Pilates Group lessons for all levels (age and date restrictions may apply) : Alpine skiing , Club Med fitness , Snowboard Free practice : Weights room
Practical information:
Everything you need to know about your holiday: transport, payment types accepted, practical information about the Resort and the country.
CLUB MED VAL THORENS
73440
ST MARTIN DE BELLEVILLE
Telephone: (33) 4 79 00 04 83
Fax: (33) 4 79 01 15 19
GMT time difference: + 2 hours in summer GMT time difference : + 1 hour in winter
Climate: In the mountains, there is always an important difference between the day and night temperatures. There is an average decrease of about 43°F (6°C) for an altitude of 3,280 feet (1,000 m).
Country information:
Official country name: French Republic
Capital: Paris
Land area: 551 500 km²
Population: 62.2 million inhabitants
Peoples and ethnic groups: 92% nationals, 1% Portuguese, 1% Algerian, 1% Moroccan, 0,5% Italian, 0,5% Spanish
Languages: French. Some regional languages are still used (Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Creole).
Religions: 90% Roman Catholic, 2% Protestant, 1% Moslem ; 1% Jewish
Political institutions: republic, parliamentary democracy
Président: Nicolas Sarkozy
Prime minister: François Fillon
GDP: 1 724.6 billion $US
GDP per capita: 27 913 $US
Annual growth rate: 4,2%
Inflation: 3,1%
Principal activities : petrochemicals, iron and steel, cement, aluminium, agriculture, food processing, luxury goods, car industry, energy.
Principal partners: European Union, United States
Member of the European Union: yes
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