Is Val Thorens very cold?
In summer, the Val Thorens climate is generally hot and sunny in the lower valleys and pleasantly cool higher up. The valleys accumulate the heat because the air remains in contact with the sheltered, sun drenched ground for longer and thus increases the air temperature.
Can you ski in Val Thorens now?
COVID PASS MANDATORY FROM 12 TO 15 YEARS OLD ✅ It’s for anyone aged between 12 and 15 years old and is mandatory since Saturday December 04th 2021 to access the ski lifts of Val Thorens / Orelle and the 3 Vallées. We strongly encourage you to print your “Covid Pass” before accessing the ski area.
How cold does Val Thorens get?
Weather by month // weather averages Val Thorens
| January | December | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Temperature °C (°F) | -9.1 °C (15.6) °F | -8.1 °C (17.5) °F |
| Min. Temperature °C (°F) | -12.7 °C (9.2) °F | -11.6 °C (11.1) °F |
| Max. Temperature °C (°F) | -5.5 °C (22.1) °F | -4.7 °C (23.6) °F |
| Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) | 121 (4.8) | 134 (5.3) |
What is Val Thorens like in January?
It’s very cold and the days are short, but the skies are blue and the pistes are quiet, so wrap up warm and get outside to find new year adventures. After the Christmas holidays are over, January is the quietest part of the main winter season in Val Thorens.
Is there snow in Val Thorens in December?
And, remember, with that altitude it’s very very cold, with temperatures averaging from a high of -3°C to a low of -12°C, with around 11 days of snowfall.
What region is Val Thorens in?
Savoie
Val Thorens ([val tɔʁɑ̃]), is a ski town located in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoie, French Alps at an altitude of 2,300 m (7,500 ft). It is located in the commune of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville in the Savoie department.