In Val Thorens, the hundreds kilometres of Alpine and cross-country skiing slopes are far from being the only playgrounds waiting for you. Other fun activities and winter sports in the air are worth trying. But to do so, you still need to put skis on beforehand!
Winter paragliding: splendid landscapes are guaranteed!
If you usually spend your summer holidays in the mountains, you are probably used to microlights and paragliders flying over the summits. But did you know that you can also enjoy this activity when the mountains and the valleys are covered with snow?
Indeed, in Val Thorens, some expert instructors from the ski schools allow you to live a moment that you' won't forget. You will just have to let yourself be carried by the wind, at an altitude of 3,000 metres, with the Mont-Blanc in front of you.
To be able to attend this flight, you need to have the right equipment: skis or a snowboard and gloves are compulsory! So book your gear from Eskiador, which is not far away from the offices of some ski schools. You can opt for blue skis if you are a novice skier (however, you must know how to ski down a blue slope to be allowed to try paragliding) or more technical designs, according to your level. Kids, from the age of 8, can also discover paragliding and we have suitable equipment for them: blue or red Junior skis and Teen skis.
Val Thorens 'Tyrolienne': feel some thrills and enjoy a stunning view
If you should make a list of original outdoor activities in Val Thorens, the Tyrolienne might be the first one to be named. With it's 1-km lenght and speeds from 65 to more than 100 km/h, you will fly over Orelle area, to end up at the summit of Val Thorens Funitel. That's a very special moment, when calm will contrast with unique thrills.
This glide is open to any skier from 8 years old, with a departure located at the top of Bouchet ski lift. Even you are not a skiing enthusiast, you will have to have skis or a snowboard if you are interested in attending this zip line. So visit the rental page of our ski shop to make your booking and buy your ticket on site!