Val Thorens Activities

There are many fun activities in Val Thorens, from the Bee Zipwire to the Cosmojet Toboggan and Ten Pin Bowling at Le Bowling.

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Val Thorens Activities: Bee Zipwire

Bee zipwire, Val Thorens — Bee Zipwire, by T Loubère, Val Thorens tourist office

The Bee Zipwire is open to pedestrians and skiers. It starts from the top of the Moutière chair and 2 Lacs gondola.

It's a double zipwire, so you descend side-by-side with another person. There are two intermediate stations, and the total length is 1800m.

The Bee Zipwire takes you back to the resort of Val Thorens, so you could do it at lunchtime or the end of the day.

Price at the time of writing €30, pay at a ski pass office or at the automatic terminal at the top of La Bee.

Val Thorens Activities: Ten Pin Bowling

Le Bowling is Val Thorens' ten pin bowling venue, at place de l'Arche. It's open every day from 12 noon to 2am. They have eight bowling lanes.

As well as ten pin bowling, there are arcade games, snooker and pool, big screen TVs, and internet access.

There's a bar, La Bicicleta, where bowlers are not the only ones to quench their thirst.

Read more about Le Bowling, Val Thorens.

Val Thorens Activities: Ice Rink at Place Péclet

Ice rink, Val Thorens, by L Brochot, Val Thorens tourist office

There's an ice rink, La Patinoire, at place Péclet, open from 11am to 9pm every day (weather permitting). There is a charge.

Children can skate from 3 years old. Skate hire is available.

A snack bar sells pasta boxes, hot chocolate and pancakes.

Single entry fee including skate rental: adults €9, children €7.

Shared and Private Transfers with Alpine Fleet

Alpine Fleet ski transfers are easy, reliable and convenient. Based in Geneva, the company's founders Hugh and Simon are British and British-Italian.

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Alpine Fleet offer shared and private transfers to Saint-Martin, Les Menuires and Val Thorens (and other ski resorts). Use the form below to get a quote in Swiss Francs, CHF. If you proceed to booking, use the code ValThorensG to get a 5% discount.

Val Thorens Activities: Toboggan

Val Thorens has the longest toboggan run in France, with 6km (3.7 miles) and 45 minutes of exhilarating tobogganing, from an altitude of 3000m down to 2300m.

It's now called Cosmojet, rather than the more straightforward 'Le Toboggan'.

Hire your toboggan from the toboggan chalet then use the Funitel Péclet to get to the top. You're ready to slide!

Read more about the Val Thorens toboggan.

Val Thorens Activities: Ski Doos

Ski doos (snowmobiles), Val Thorens — Ski doo ride in Val Thorens, by C. Cattin (OT Val Thorens)

The ski doos in Val Thorens (snowmobiles) are run by Valtho Motoneige, based at a hut in the place de Caron. They offer one hour guided ski doo rides, with a guide on the lead ski doo, then five or six ski doos following.

You can drive for the full hour, or share with a friend, and swap drivers half-way.

Read more about Ski Doos in Val Thorens.

Val Thorens Activities: E-Mountain Bike on Snow

Fat Biking, Val Thorens — Fat Bike, by T Loubère, Val Thorens tourist office

There's mountain biking on snow with e-fatbikes (mountain bikes with very large tyres and electric assist).

It's in the early evening after the lifts close to skiers, organised by the ESF and accompanied by an instructor.

Recommended clothing: ski wear and walking shoes or boots, plus warm gloves that allow enough hand movement so you can change gear.

Val Thorens Activities: Paragliding & Paramotor

Paramotor, Val Thorens — Paramotor in Val Thorens

Tandem paragliding is organised by Didier Goujon of Libre Envol. Meet at the Chalet Caron, take off from the top of the Boismint chairlift, and land again at Chalet Caron.

There's also tandem paramotoring with pilot Tim Green.

It uses a paraglider, plus a light motor strapped to the pilot's back, allowing more control over altitude.

Contact via Ski Cool ski school.

Val Thorens Activities: Orelle Zipwire

The Val Thorens-Orelle Zipwire La Tyrolienne was the original, opened in February 2014. (La Bee in Val Thorens opened much more recently).

It goes from the top of the Bouchet chairlift to the top of the Funitel de Thorens. It's only open to skiers and boarders, as you can't get there otherwise. Your ski or snowboard equipment is strapped onto you.

It's open to anyone of 8 years old or over.

Val Thorens Activities: Dog Sledding

Dog sledding, Val Thorens — Dog sledding in Val Thorens, by T Loubère, OT Val Thorens

Dog sledding is offered by Evolution 2.

Meet at the bottom of the Family Park on the Plateau des 2 Lacs. The sled can take 2 adults and 1 child (under 10).

You're pulled along by six huskies on the for a 30 minute ride, then there's 15 minutes to meet the Musher and the dogs.

Price at the time of writing €200.

Val Thorens Activities: Ice Climbing

Ice climbing, Val Thorens — Ice climbing, ©OT Val Thorens

Ice climbing on the ice wall of Cascades.

Morning or afternoon session, organised by the ESF, the Bureau des Guides or Evolution 2.

Equipment provided.

Climbing and mountaineering skills preferred but not essential; good physical condition necessary.

Val Thorens Activities: Snowtubing

Snowtubing, Val Thorens — Snowtubing, ©L, Brochot/OT Val Thorens

Snowtubing is available as an activity by the Campagnols magic carpet.

It is called Moon Xperience, which is pushing it a bit. There are two runs next to each other. You can buy tickets from the chalet at the top of the runs.

Unfortunately, to create the snowtubing runs, Val Thorens took one of the best beginners' slopes, which is a great shame.

Val Thorens Activities: Mountain Kart Xperience

Kart Experience, Val Thorens — Kart Experience, photo by Aurélien Droux, OT Val Thorens

Kart Xperience offers a thrilling downhill ride on a specially-designed three-wheeled mountain kart.

It's a group activity for adults led by a lift company employee.

Take the Funitel Péclet up, then descend on the piste with your group. You should expect sweeping turns, controlled drifts, and plenty of excitement.

Price in winter 2026-27: €30.50. Book at the ski pass office.

Enjoy the activities in Val Thorens.