Val Thorens piste map

Val Thorens piste map: plan of ski slopes and lifts

Below you can download the latest Val Thorens piste map, and further down the page, you’ll also find a clear overview of how the ski area is laid out, helping you understand how the different sectors connect across the mountain.

Val Thorens-Orelle piste ski map 2025-2026

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Val Thorens forms a largely interconnected ski area. Its position at the highest point of the Three Valleys also makes it an important gateway, with lift and piste connections towards Les Menuires, Méribel and Courchevel, as well as Orelle on the Maurienne side.

Immediately above the resort, a concentration of gentle green and blue pistes around Campagnols, Musaraigne, Castor & Pollux and the beginner area provides an excellent learning environment for first-time skiers. These lower slopes are served by short lifts and magic carpets, allowing beginners to build confidence before progressing onto the wider ski area.
To the west, the slopes rising towards the Col de la Chambre (2,850 m) provide the main connection into Les Menuires and the rest of the Three Valleys. This area is dominated by long blue and red pistes, making it one of the best parts of the mountain for intermediate skiers looking to explore neighbouring resorts without tackling overly difficult terrain.
Above the resort, the Péclet, Plein Sud, Cairn and Moraine sectors form the heart of the Val Thorens ski area. Here, a dense lift network gives access to a broad mix of blue, red and black pistes, together with terrain parks, ski-cross courses and panoramic viewpoints. This central section offers the greatest variety of skiing and acts as the hub from which most routes across the resort begin.
To the north-east, the mountain rises towards Cime Caron (3,200 m), one of the highest accessible summits in the Three Valleys. Reached by cable car, this area offers spectacular panoramic views together with some of the resort's longest and most challenging descents. Several red and black pistes descend from the summit, making it a favourite area for confident intermediate and advanced skiers.
Beyond Col de Rosaël (3,000 m), the ski area continues into Orelle, linked directly to Val Thorens by the Orelle-Caron cable car. The Orelle side features quieter slopes, high-altitude skiing and wide open terrain extending towards Plan Bouchet (2,350 m) and the Pointe du Bouchet (3,420 m). Although fully integrated into the lift network, Orelle generally feels less busy than the Val Thorens side and offers a more relaxed skiing experience.