Best Val-Thorens holiday apartments

Nestled in the French Alps at an altitude of 2300 metres, the village of Val-Thorens is the highest ski resort in the whole of Europe. Due to this elevated position, a good snowfall is always assured here, making Val-Thorens one of Europe’s most popular ski resorts too. The main season for skiing here is between November and May and things can often get busy during these months. With hotel room sometimes at a premium, why not consider renting a 9flats apartment instead. A much more affordable alternative to costly hotels, particularly if you are travelling in a group, the holiday apartments in Val- Thorens also have the advantage of being located close to areas which are more residential in nature, lending you an opportunity to make friends with the locals. Before you consider couchsurfing in Val-Thorens, take a look at the available accommodation at 9flats and enjoy your winter break in style.

High Altitude Holiday Apartments in Val-Thorens

The range of activities available at Val-Thorens is pretty extensive and takes in the summer months too. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing and quad biking can all be enjoyed here when the winter season is over. As winter descends upon Val-Thorens though, it is the sport of skiing which takes centre-stage. The large variety of slopes here, offering varying degrees of difficulty from novice to advanced, means that the resort is suitable for all levers of skier. Cross-country skiing is not possible at Val-Thorens but the sheer quality of the Alpine slopes and the available facilities more than makes up for that. Val-Thorens is located in the commune of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and is one of four ski resorts in the area known as Three Valleys. Holiday apartments in Méribel, one of the neighbouring ski resorts, are also available from 9flats. A little further away from Val-Thorens, the holiday apartments in Courchevel put you right in the middle of one of the most chic resorts in the French Alps.

Winter Holiday Accommodation in Val-Thorens

The facilities at Val-Thorens are world-class and there are many excellent restaurants in the vicinity. The range of food on offer is fairly wide and encompasses standard fare such as pizzas and steaks, in addition to dishes which are linked to the area like pierrade, which involves barbequing thin strips of meat on a hot stone. Bars are also plentiful in Val-Thorens, particularly in the Rue de Gebroulaz which is locally known as Thirsty Street. Here you will find a range of drinking establishments from British pubs to Irish bars.

All-year Round Accommodation at 9flats

Whether you prefer lazing on a beach soaking up the warm rays of the sun or hurtling down a ski slope in the depths of winter, 9flats has holiday accommodation to suit all holiday types. Take a look at the vast range on offer at the 9flats website now and take your pick from locations all around the world, from holiday apartments in Grenoble to holiday apartments in Rio de Janeiro.