Val Thorens is one of Europe's top ski destinations
When it comes to amazing ski holidays in Europe, you'll find Val Thorens is hard to beat. Not only is it the highest winter sport resort in the continent, but its wealth of facilities and good-quality accommodation - not to mention its position in the Trois Vallees - have also been attracting thousands of holidaymakers for decades.
At an altitude of 2,300 m, the resort's geographical location means that it receives a particularly high volume of snow - and as it is normally open from November through to May, there should be plenty of opportunity to make the most of its vast array of services.
Indeed, there are few places in the continent where you will be able to enjoy better skiing and snowboarding and with 68 pistes of varying difficulty - including black-coded runs suitable for those with a high level of experience on the slopes - this is a great destination in which to push your skills.
However, don't worry if you don't feel that you're quite up to the challenge of the most testing pistes. There are several green-coded runs suitable for beginners, as well as a range of schools where expert instructors will guide you through everything you need to know in order to ski safely.
Freestyle snowboarders, meanwhile, are sure to love the Snowpark. At some 70,000 sq m in size, this facility has a range of tables, boxes, rails and other obstacles where you can pull off exciting jumps and tricks.
Val Thorens is also a great destination for those taking a family skiing holiday. You'll discover that the resort offers plenty for youngsters, with children bound to particularly love the kilometre-long junior skiing piste.
Tobogganing, paragliding, hiking and snowmobiling are among the other activities you will be able to take part in during your break here, so you should always find that there is something to pique your interest.
However, by exploring a little further afield you'll be able to check out the other winter sport facilities available in the Trois Vallees district. As the largest linkable ski area in the world, by staying at Val Thorens you will be conveniently situated to check out resorts such as Courchevel and Meribel, which can make for an exciting day out.
Whatever you get up to during the day, in the evening you can relax in one of the resort's catered ski chalets, where you can enjoy a delicious and nutritious three-course meal before retiring for the night.
These chalets are centrally located, so upon waking up the next day you'll quickly be able to get out on the slopes and have fun.
As one of Europe's leading ski resorts, you can enjoy an amazing apres ski scene here. There's a range of restaurants and bars for you to check out, as well as health and beauty spas, so there should be something for everyone.
In addition to the splendid choice of accommodation and entertainment, you'll also find a wide range of deals for breaks to Val Thorens - including all inclusive and self-drive options - are available, so if you are searching for cheap ski holidays there is sure to be something that is suitable for you.
With the opportunity to enjoy amazing winter sport activities, not to mention staying in amazing chalets and being surrounded by beautiful scenery, it should come as little surprise that Val Thorens in one of Europe's premier destinations for skiing holidays.
