A group trip to Val Thorens, France
The highest resort in Europe, snow sure all season, and ski in ski out everywhere. Best months for a group: January, February and March. Our estimate for three nights in February is about £274 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Val Thorens is in season for a group in January, February and March, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are -3°C in January, -4°C in February and -2°C in March. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in February, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £274 each | Flight £74, usually £55 to £100 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £200 |
| Paris | About £305 each | Flight £105, usually £70 to £155 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £200 |
| Barcelona | About £258 each | Flight £58, usually £35 to £90 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £200 |
| Milan | About £283 each | Flight £83, usually £55 to £120 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £200 |
| Amsterdam | About £322 each | Flight £122, usually £90 to £165 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £200 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to February for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Val Thorens is good for
- Snow and skiing: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Nightlife: very good (4 out of 5)
- Adventure: good (3 out of 5)
- Nature: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Three Valleys
- Ski in ski out
- La Folie Douce
Who it suits
- Stag and hen weekends, and birthdays that run late
- A ski or snowboard trip in the season
Getting there
The airport is GVA. Transfer from Geneva airport in about two and a half hours.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Val Thorens cost?
Our estimate is about £274 each from London for three nights in February, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Val Thorens with friends?
January, February and March suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of -3°C in January, -4°C in February and -2°C in March.
How do you get from the airport to Val Thorens?
Transfer from Geneva airport in about two and a half hours.