Val Thorens - OrelleFrance

Les 3 Vallées, France

Operated byDestination Ski CampsCamp

Checked by Powderscape · 2026-09-24

DestinationVal Thorens, Les 3 Vallées, FranceVal Thorens - Orelle · Les Trois Vallées
DatesJan 30 – Feb 6, 20272026/27
Duration8 days5 days on snow with staff
Trip typeCoaching CampFull-package lodging + coaching camp

Discover Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest interconnected ski area, and an unforgettable way to experience the French Alps.

Imagine waking up to crisp Alpine air, snow-dusted peaks glowing in the morning light, and the excitement of endless runs waiting to be carved. This is Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest interconnected ski area—and our playground for this unforgettable Camp, Destination – French Alps.

From the trip description by Destination Ski Camps

  1. Independent: Below this trip's level of support

    Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.

  2. Hosted: With your coach

    Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.

  3. Guided: With your coach

    Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.

  4. Coached: Included

    Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.

  • 5 days on snow with staff
  • Coaching campOn-Snow coaching will be based on participants needs and wishes, but will include:
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert
Suits Intermediate to Expert riders
Who the camps are for
  • We started our camps to give strong intermediate, advanced and expert skiers the opportunity for a full immersion skiing experience in some of the world’s most beautiful resorts, as well as elite-level coaching to help them achieve their personal goals.
On-snow coaching will include
  • Exploring the mountain! Skiing conditions du jour and enjoying the beauty and vastness of the French Alps.
  • Developing tactics and confidence in crud, bumps, powder, and steeps.
  • Learning skills in all conditions and terrain with feedback suited to each participant.
  • Technical aspects of stance, dynamic balance, turning mechanics, edging, managing pressure, and creating flow.
  • Leveraging the power of CARV Digital Ski Coach in your skiing and skill development
Who you ride with
Sport
Ski

From the trip description by Destination Ski Camps

Included

  • Lodging
  • Lift pass
  • Meals · partly
  • Lesson
  • Transfers
  • CARV Digital Ski Coach"Leveraging the power of CARV Digital Ski Coach in your skiing and skill development"
  • Video review & analysis of your skiing
  • Private roundtrip shuttle to/from GVA airport
  • 6 days of skiing and lift tickets
  • World Class Coaching with video review & analysis of your skiing
  • 6 days of Breakfasts and Dinners (lunches, and alcohol not included)
  • 6 nights of lodging in the Altapura Hotel in the Club Room, 300 sq ft – Mountain view. Double Occupancy.

Not included

  • Lunches
  • Alcohol
  • 1-night stay at a GVA airport hotel on February 5

Dates: January 30 – February 6, 2027

  1. Step 1: January 29 – depart the US for Geneva (GVA)
  2. Step 2: January 30arrive in Geneva, Switzerland, and join our private shuttle (or book your own transportation ) to Val Thorens, FR and check into the Altapura Hotel after 4pm.
  3. Step 3: January 31 – February 48am – Breakfast at Altapura Hotel9:30 am – 4:00pm – On-Snow for 5 full days of guided skiing and coaching at Val Thorens and surrounding areas, including at least 1 day at Meribel, and at least 1 day at Courchevel. Specific schedule to be determined on site, based on weather and snow conditionsWe will stop for lunch at various on-mountain locations throughout the week.On-Snow coaching will be based on participants needs and wishes, but will include:Exploring the mountain! Skiing conditions du jour and enjoying the beauty and vastness of the French Alps.Developing tactics and confidence in crud, bumps, powder, and steeps.Learning skills in all conditions and terrain with feedback suited to each participant.Technical aspects of stance, dynamic balance, turning mechanics, edging, managing pressure, and creating flow.Leveraging the power of CARV Digital Ski Coach in your skiing and skill developmentAfter skiing – there are plenty of ways to relax and reflect on the ski day.Relax in the indoor/outdoor pool with a breathtaking view of the majestic Cime de Caron, or let yourself be enveloped by the Jacuzzi for complete relaxation. To complete your revitalization, dive into the Nordic Spiral – a circuit combining dry and wet heat, and finished in an ice bath.Hit up the fitness center for a post-ski workout.Visit the Live Ski Bar for an aprés cocktail, take a drink with you outside onto La Terrasse, or cozy up in an armchair in the Break Time Mountain Refuge.Dinner each evening will be hosted at one of Altapura’s premier restaurants – Casa Alta, La Laiterie, and Altayaki.Or if you’d prefer, venture out into Val Thorens village and enjoy the spectacular food scene right in the village.
  4. Step 4: February 5Day 6. Ski half-day, then we will head back to GVA for 1 night at an airport hotel. (1-night stay not included).
  5. Step 5: February 6 – Depart GVA for the flight home. Arrive back in the US the same day.

From the trip description by Destination Ski Camps

Our home for this adventure is the Altapura Hotel, a 5-star ski-in/ski-out retreat that combines Nordic chic with warm mountain comfort. Step outside and you’re directly on the slopes, ready for a full day of skiing. Inside, you’ll find spacious, beautifully designed rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the peaks. Voted best ski hotel in France, the hotel’s spa is a sanctuary of relaxation, featuring indoor-outdoor pools, jacuzzi, saunas, and hammam —perfect for soothing muscles after an exhilarating day on the mountain. Dining is a highlight at Altapura, with restaurants offering everything from refined French cuisine to hearty Alpine classics, all crafted with care and style.

Getting There

Our Private Shuttle to Val Thorens will depart GVA at 1pm on Jan 30, 2027. If you will not be arriving in time to join our shuttle, please let us know. We will provide a list of transportation companies you can book with.

February 5 – Day 6. Ski half-day, then we will head back to GVA for 1 night at an airport hotel. (1-night stay not included).

From the trip description by Destination Ski Camps

France · Val Thorens

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  • Jan 30 – Feb 6, 20272026/27 · 8 days
    9,995 USD$9995 total per person with an Epic Pass ($10,495 without), Deluxe room double occupancy at the Altapura: the lowest option still open. The headline $8995 (Epic Pass) / $9495 Club room rates are marked [SOLD OUT] on the sign-up form. Printed as $ only; USD assumed.
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    Printed as "Dates: January 30 – February 6, 2027" on the camp page; the All Camps page prints "January 29 - Feb 6, 2027" (Jan 29 is the flight from the US). Club room options are sold out.

Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.

*Epic Pass is accepted throughout Les 3 Vallées for lift access. This applies only to the full Epic Pass, and does not apply to any other discounted pass i.e Epic Local , Epic Day, nor Vail Resorts Employee Pass.

We will send you an invoice with your remaining balance, due by December 1, 2026

All payments are non-refundable even in the event of sudden illness or injury to you or your family. We recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance available through most travel or insurance agencies.

Sign-up form options marked SOLD OUT: Club Room, double occupancy, I have an Epic Pass - Total Cost $8995 per person; Club Room, dbl occupancy, I do not have an Epic Pass - Total Cost $9495 per person; Club Room, single occupancy, I have an Epic Pass - Total Cost $10,995; Club Room, single occupancy, I do not have an Epic Pass - Total Cost $11,495

Upgraded lodging options (total price): Club room – 300 sq ft – Mountain view. Single Occupancy. $10,995 with Epic Pass / $11,495 without Epic Pass; Deluxe room – 350 sq ft – Mountain view. Double Occupancy. $9995 with Epic Pass / $10,495 without Epic Pass; Deluxe room – 350 sq ft – Mountain view. Single Occupancy. $11,995 with Epic Pass / $12,495 without Epic Pass; Junior Suite – 400 sq ft – Mountain view. Double Occupancy. $10,995 with Epic Pass / $11,495 without Epic Pass; Junior Suite – 400 sq ft – Mountain view. Single Occupancy. $13,495 with Epic Pass / $13,995 without Epic Pass; Duplex Suite – 450 sq ft – Mountain view. Double Occupancy. $11,995 with Epic Pass / $12,495 without Epic Pass; Duplex Suite – 450 sq ft – Mountain view. Single Occupancy. $14,995 with Epic Pass / $15,495 without Epic Pass

From the trip description by Destination Ski Camps

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