All Countries
Val Thorens, France
Rhône-Alpes · France
Val Thorens is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 2,500. Elevation: 7,654 ft (2,333 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Discover Val Thorens, France
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Val Thorens
Val Thorens is a ski town in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps at an altitude of 2,300 m (7,500 ft). It is located in the commune of Les Belleville in the Savoie department. The resort forms part of the Les Trois Vallées ski area which, with over 600 km of slopes, is one of the largest linked ski areas in the world.
People
Economy
C+Housing
BClimate
| Population | 2,500 |
| Population Density | 91 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,654 ft (2,333 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2978°, 6.5838° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Rhône-Alpes |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.8 inches (2,257 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 224.7 inches (571 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $25,088 |
About Val Thorens
Val Thorens is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 2,500. The city sits at an elevation of 7,654 feet (2,333 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Val Thorens vs France
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $25,088 |
| 67% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 150 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $158,600 |
| 44% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $793 |
| 32% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,000 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below France avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,654 ft (2,333 m) |
| Area | 27.4 sq mi (71.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2978°N, 6.5838°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.6 in |
Val Thorens has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (3.0").
Schools in Val Thorens
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École du Ski Français | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Val Thorens | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Val Thorens
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2S Radio | club, latino | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Montagne FM | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Alto | hits, pop | MP3 120 kbps |
Museums in Val Thorens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carré Science | ||||
| Cristal In Rock | ||||
| Ecomusée "Montricher autrefois" | ||||
| Fort de Saint Gobain | ||||
| Galerie Hydraulica | ||||
| Glacialis | ||||
| L'Arche d'Oé | ||||
| Machine room | ||||
| Maison de la Vanoise | ||||
| Maison du Patrimoine | ||||
| Muse De la Mine | ||||
| Musée d'Antan | ||||
| Musée d'archéologie de Val Cenis Sollières | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie | ||||
| Musée de l'Aluminium | ||||
| Musée de l'histoire d'Orelle | ||||
| Musée de l'Union-grande | ||||
| Musée de la Résistance - Rosine Perrier | ||||
| Musée de St Martin | ||||
| Musée des Allues | ||||
| Musée des ardoisières | ||||
| Musée des Costumes, Arts et Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée des Traditions | ||||
| Musée Opinel | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Religiosa Alpina di Melezet | ||||
| Museo del Forte di Bramafam | ||||
| Museo etnografico | ||||
| Museo etnografico comunale | ||||
| Museo'Bar - Musée de la Frontière | ||||
| Orelle Patrimoine | ||||
| Scierie et moulin du Raffort |
Libraries in Val Thorens
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Orelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bramans | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Martin de Belleville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Allures | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Alp'pages | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale d'Orelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Culturel / mediathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| La bibli - Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Val Thorens
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché des producteurs locaux | |||||
| Place de l'hôtel de ville |
Hotels in Val Thorens
34 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Val Thorens
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Val Thorens
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Val Thorens
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Val Thorens
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Val Thorens
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Val Thorens
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Val Thorens
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Val Thorens
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Artisanale d'Oé | ||||
| Brasserie Galibier | ||||
| Brasserie l'Antidote | ||||
| L'Étoile des Neiges | ||||
| La Voûte | ||||
| Le Capricorne | ||||
| Le Medzé-ry | ||||
| Le Rendez-Vous |
Stadiums & Teams in Val Thorens
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Val Thorens
112 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancelle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ceillac en Queyras | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Laye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Dévoluy | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Eyraud | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chaillol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crissolo - Monviso Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Molines-en-Queyras - Saint-Véran | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Orcières Merlette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rucas di Bagnolo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ristolas en Queyras | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aiguilles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arvieux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Abriès | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Puy-Saint-Vincent | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pelvoux-Vallouise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Prali | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Claviere | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montgenèvre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Serre Chevalier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sestriere | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sansicario | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pragelato | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sauze D'Oulx | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Deux Alpes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col d'Ornon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Grave | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bardonecchia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Chazelet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bardonecchia - Jafferau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chiomonte Frais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Skiable Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chamrousse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valfréjus | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valloire - Galibier Thabor | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Norma | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Albiez-Montrond | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Karellis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stadio del Ghiaccio e Centro Fondo | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Sybelles | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Beldina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Corbier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aussois | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Haute Maurienne Vanoise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 7 Laux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Thorens | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Cenis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bessans | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les 3 Vallées | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade des Neiges du Barioz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Marcieu | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pralognan-la-Vanoise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Collet d'Allevard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tremplins du Praz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Domaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade de Bosses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tignes - Val d'Isère | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade de Saut | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade de Ballet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Granier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Plagne | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Paradiski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-le-Jeune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Valgrisenche Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aillon-Margériaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Féclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Col de Plainpalais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Rosière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arêches Beaufort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau du Revard | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Thuile | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Sambuy Seythenex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Diamant (Les Saisies) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Contamines | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Semnoz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jardin Enfants | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Montmin - Col de la Forclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Courmayeur | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crévacol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Evasion Mont Blanc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Courmayeur Val Ferret | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Megève/Saint-Gervais | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Portes du Mont-Blanc | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Houches (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Clusaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Tourchet (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stade de Slalom | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cordon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Planards (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Fouly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Passy - Plaine Joux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Plateau des Glières | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Grand Bornand | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bourg-Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Môm' Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Grands Montets | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snowpark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Chosalets (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vichères-Bavon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cascades de Glace du Reposoir | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Val Thorens
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Annecy Meythet airport | NCY | Medium Airport |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | CMF | Medium Airport |
| Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Vaugellaz | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport du Col de Cenise | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Valmorel | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut" | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul | — | Small Airport |
| campo di volo Pian Mune' | — | Small Airport |
| Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champillon altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Belledonne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col de Sarenne Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Col di Rhémes | — | Small Airport |
| Col du Palet Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Courchevel Altiport | CVF | Small Airport |
| Crête de Brouffiers Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Dôme de la Lauze Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. de la Sassiere | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Léchaud | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Miravidi breul | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier d'Argentière Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de l'Étendard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Barbarate Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de Talèfre Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier du Tour Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier Lombard Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Granta Pareì ghiacciaio | — | Small Airport |
| Grenoble Le Versoud Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport | AHZ | Small Airport |
| L'Alpe du Grand Serre Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| L'Arpette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| La Tovière Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Les Eyssagnes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lumbin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Megève Altiport | MVV | Small Airport |
| Méribel Altiport | MFX | Small Airport |
| Mont-Dauphin Saint-Crépin Airfield | SCP | Small Airport |
| Nevaio del Fallére altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Oulles-La Bergerie Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Pointe de l'Ouillon Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Rutor Glacier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Vincent de Mercuze Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy AltiSurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Jean-d'Arves Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Val Thorens
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Les Ménuires | |
| Val-Thorens |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Val Thorens
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges | |
| Espace Morice Romanet |
Quick Facts
🇫🇷 About France
Public Holidays in France
11 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Val Thorens.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Val Thorens
What is the population of Val Thorens?
Val Thorens has a population of 2,500 residents and is located in France. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 27.4 square miles.
Is Val Thorens expensive to live in?
The median household income is $25,088, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $158,600 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Val Thorens?
Val Thorens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches, with 224.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Val Thorens?
The job market in Val Thorens is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 150 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Val Thorens?
The median home value in Val Thorens is $158,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $793.