Hotel Le Sherpa, Val Thorens
A family-run, ski-in ski-out hotel in Val Thorens, the highest resort in Europe, on the Three Valleys. Half board, with a 5-course dinner every night and raclette and fondue evenings.
What we say
Hotel Le Sherpa is a family-run Savoyard ski hotel in Val Thorens, part of the legendary Three Valleys ski area in the French Alps. Family-run since 1976, it sits a few metres from the slopes and five minutes from the resort's shops and bars, with a panoramic view of the Three Valleys from its terrace.
Inside, the traditional décor is proper Alpine: warm wood, sheepskin-covered chairs, a fire lit in the main lounge. Mealtimes are the highlight, the hotel's chef cooks every dish from scratch, including the inclusive 5-course evening meals, a dessert buffet four nights a week, and the weekly raclette, fondue and grill nights that feel exactly like they should feel in this part of the world.
After the slopes, recover in the outdoor hot tub or take in the mountain sunset from the terrace sauna. Val Thorens sits at 2,300m with runs up to 3,230m, so the snow is reliable from the very start of the season through to late spring. Beginners and advanced skiers are equally well served in the Three Valleys (172 green runs, 125 red, 33 black, 600km total).
What's included
Note: Flights & transfers are not included, but we do provide a free travel planner to book both for you with ATOL protection.
Activities & Kids Clubs
Accommodation
RoomEconomy Double Room
Compact ~15m² double room at Hotel Le Sherpa. The budget-friendly option, with all the essentials; balcony and mountain view not guaranteed.
RoomTraditional Room
Traditional ~20m² room at Le Sherpa with a twin or double plus a single bed and a balcony with mountain views.
RoomPanorama Room
~20m² Panorama room at Le Sherpa with a twin or double plus a single bed and a full panoramic mountain balcony.
RoomJunior Suite
~30m² Junior Suite at Le Sherpa with a twin or double bedroom plus a sofa bed on a mezzanine. Best pick for families of 3 to 4.
Food & drink
Hotel Le Sherpa runs on half board. Breakfast buffet every morning, a 5-course chef's menu every evening. Four nights a week the chef rolls out a dessert buffet; one night is raclette, one is fondue, one is a grill evening. New Year's Eve adds a gala dinner. The cooking is proper Savoyard kitchen food, made from scratch, and the lounge keeps the fire going until everyone's ready to eat.
Half board: buffet breakfast + 5-course dinner every day. Dessert buffet 4 nights, plus weekly raclette, fondue & grill.
Raclette night
The raclette wheel is cooked in front of you, the cheese is scraped onto a pile of potatoes and cured meat, the whole room smells like someone's melted their best cheese into a holiday. One of those nights that makes the flight, the transfer and the altitude all make sense.
La Folie Douce Val Thorens
10 min ski runThe legendary high-altitude après stop. Dancing on tables in ski boots, terrace views, champagne on ice.
La Maison
5 min walkGreat little village restaurant for a change of scene from the hotel half board menu.
Le Chalet des Deux Ours
5 min walkHearty Savoyard cooking, fondue, raclette, tartiflette, done properly. Good for a non-hotel evening.
Chalet Bouvier
5 min walkAuthentic mountain-hut feel in the middle of a purpose-built resort. Slow-cooked mountain food, friendly service.
Itinerary
A loose rhythm. Half board means dinner is fixed at 7:30pm; breakfast is 7:30-9:30am. Everything in between is yours. Below is how most guests find their week.
Location
- Hotel Le Sherpa, Val ThorensYour base
Val Thorens
Val Thorens is the highest resort in Europe, pistes open from late November and run well into May, and the whole village sits above the tree line at 2,300m. It's the end of the road, which is why the snow and the views are better than anywhere else in the Three Valleys.
Getting there
Val Thorens is reachable from three main airports: Chambery (~2 hr 15), Lyon (~3 hr) and Geneva (~3 hr 30). Flight time from the UK is 1hr 40 to 2 hours. Flights are not usually included; we can book them as part of an ATOL-protected package (ATOL 12803), plus organise transfers via our partner network.
Chambery (CMF) is the closest for Val Thorens in winter, direct UK seasonal flights. Lyon (LYS) and Geneva (GVA) both have more direct UK options year-round but slightly longer transfers. Resort tax €1.87 pp per day paid at the hotel on arrival.
Fly Chambery if you can. The transfer is about an hour shorter than from Lyon or Geneva, and the drive up into Val Thorens from the north-west is memorable. We pre-book transfers with our partner once your flights are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It sits a few metres from the slopes in Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe at 2,300m, with the Three Valleys on the doorstep.
It is half board: a buffet breakfast every day and a 5-course evening meal every night, with a dessert buffet four nights a week and weekly raclette, fondue and grill evenings. Early dinners for children are available on request, and vegetarian, gluten-free and other special meals carry an extra charge.
No. Three Valleys lift passes, ski and snowboard hire and ski school are extra, and our team can book them all before you travel so you're ready to ski on arrival.
Geneva is about a 1 hour 40 minute flight from the UK, and transfers from Chambéry, Lyon or Geneva take roughly 2.5 to 3.5 hours by road. We can help arrange flights and transfers.
Yes. It is a family-run hotel with family discounts available, early dinners for children and a relaxed, traditional atmosphere.
Saunas, a Turkish bath, an outdoor hot tub and a terrace sauna, with daily housekeeping.
Through the ski season, December to April, for 7-night half-board stays.
Book online from the holiday page, or call the team on 01548 288459 (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm) and we will talk you through dates, rooms and extras.
Deposits are typically 25% of the holiday cost at the time of booking, with the balance due eight weeks before departure. Flights are paid in full at booking. Your booking confirmation shows the exact amounts and dates.
Flights aren't included in the holiday price, and airport transfers are included only where the holiday page says so. We can add ATOL-protected flights from your nearest UK airport and pre-book transfers for you, or you can arrange your own.
Yes. All our holidays are ATOL protected (ATOL 6306) and we also hold IPP insolvency insurance, so your booking is financially secure from the moment you pay your deposit.
Cancellation terms depend on the holiday and how close to departure you cancel, and your booking terms set them out before you pay. The deposit is typically non-refundable, which is why we recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover from the day you book.
Tell us when you book and we will pass the details to the kitchen. Most dietary needs are easy to cater for, and the holiday page notes any place that charges extra for special meals.
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