Yes, it is the highest ski resort of Europe. Visiting and skiing Val Thorens will put you above those spending their winter ski holidays in other ski resorts of France, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Situated at the stunning altitude of 2300 metres above sea level, Val Thorens welcomes skiers, boarders and other winter travellers with best snow conditions in Europe and not so ugly architecture, what can be a lure for visitors disliking all these purpose-built French ski resorts. As far as ski and snowboard base is concerned, 140 kilometres (around 87 miles) of ski runs are accessible directly from the resort and in winter, virtually all hotels and chalets gain the convenience of ski-in, ski-out possibility. Skiers and boarders of all skills will find runs that suit them in Val Thorens. Should it be not enough, the entire ski area of the Three Valleys can be reached by modern and efficient lifts facilities. 2300 metres above sea level is way above the tree line, what makes the runs wide and spacious - this definitely is a plus. On the other hand, high altitude can also have some drawbacks and Val Thorens has one for sure - the altitude. In fact, when the winds are strong, Val Thorens may turn out to be not really friendly ski resort. On the other hand, having 600 kilometres of slopes in the entire 3 Valleys area, bad weather at the top is just a great excuse to leave Val Thorens, take one of the ski lifts and visit of other resorts in the 3 Valleys.