Les Balcons de Val Thorens consists of a cluster of 6 chalets forming its own hamlet, all buildings are traditionally built using wood and stone and offer exceptional panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The apartments sleep from two to eighteen people, making them ideal for larger families or groups of friends. Because Peak Retreats prices are per apartment rather than per person, the more people you have in one apartment, the further you can split the cost - making Les Balcons de Val Thorens very good value for money ski apartments.
Facilities at Les Balcons de Val Thorens include:
Val Thorens is a semi-pedestrian ski resort, meaning you can drive through the resort and unload your luggage at your chosen apartment or hotel and then you must park your vehicle in the residences car park or one of the public car parks in the resort, you are not allowed to park in the street. Les Balcons de Val Thorens has underground parking (payable, max height 2.08m) or you can use one of the public outdoor or covered car parks (payable & pre-bookable).
December 2023Val Thorens, Les Balcons de Val Thorens: Excellent wellness, swimming pool, spas and saunas. Access/open hours good. Well staffed, clean, fantastic views.
The loan of cots and highchairs (request at time of booking - all subject to availability). Cots (mattress & linen not provided) and highchairs (request at time of booking), and fondue/raclette sets (all subject to availability).
Peak Retreats are pleased to be able to offer you a selection of apartments at Les Balcons de Val Thorens, all located within chalets 2, 3 and 4 which have the best location, providing the most convenient access to the ski slopes as well as being close to the reception, restaurant and swimming pool.
All the apartments at Les Balcons de Val Thorens are fitted and furnished to a good standard of comfort and convenience. The interior décor is traditional with the use of solid wood and rustic features. They have a fully equipped kitchenette with 4-ring induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, fridge-freezer and a filter coffee maker. All apartments have satellite TV, a telephone (calls payable) and a balcony. Living area with pull-out sofa bed sleeping 2.
The larger apartments with 3 bedrooms or more also have the added benefit of an Austrian wood burner in the living area.
1 bedroom apartment sleeping 2/4 (c.32m2): bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom with whirlpool bath and wc
1 bedroom alcove apartment sleeping 4/6 (c.43m2): bedroom with 2 single beds, alcove with bunk beds, bathroom with whirlpool bath and wc, shower room
2 bedroom apartment sleeping 4/6 (c.52m2): 2 x bedrooms with 2 single beds, bathroom with whirlpool bath, shower room and wc
2 bedroom alcove mezzanine apartment sleeping 6/8 (c.60m2): 2 x bedrooms with 2 single beds, alcove or mezzanine sleeping 2 (may be bunk beds), bathroom with whirlpool bath, shower room and wc
3 bedroom apartment sleeping 6/8 (c.72m2): 2 x bedrooms with 2 single beds, bedroom with double bed, bathroom with whirlpool bath, shower room, 2 x wcs Austrian wood burner
4 bedroom apartment sleeping 8/10 (c.95m2): bedroom with double bed, 3 x bedrooms with 2 single beds, 2 x bathrooms with bath or whirlpool bath, shower room, 3 x wcs. Austrian wood burner
4 bedroom superior apartment sleeping 8/10 (c.110m2): 4 x bedrooms with 2 single beds, 4 x bath/shower rooms, 4 x wcs. Austrian wood burner
5 bedroom apartment sleeping 10/12 (c.120m2): 5 x bedrooms with 2 single beds, 5 x bath/shower rooms, 4 x wcs. Austrian wood burner
6 bedroom apartment sleeping 12/14 (c.150m2): 2 x bedrooms with double bed, 4 x bedrooms with 2 single beds, bathroom with whirlpool bath, 3 x shower rooms, 4 x wcs. Austrian wood burner
7 bedroom apartment sleeping 14/16 (c.190m2): 7 x bedrooms with 2 single beds or bedrooms with double beds, 7 x bathrooms with whirlpool bath, 7 x wcs. Austrian wood burner
8 bedroom apartment sleeping 16 (c.170m2): 8 x bedrooms with 2 single beds or bedrooms with double beds, 2 x bathrooms with whirlpool bath, 3 x shower rooms, 4 x wcs. Austrian wood burner
Please note: for any apartments/chalets that feature bunk beds, sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under the age of 6 years old.
(*)This indicates that you can ski to or from the residence. This is subject to normal snow conditions in the resort at that time and to the individual skier's ability.
| Resort | Lift Pass Type | Validity | Days | Special Offer | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Menuires, St Martin de Belleville, Val Thorens | 3 Valleys or local pass | All season | 6 or 7 | 6 or 7-day family flex pass offer (everyone at child's price, max 2 adults, min 1 child (5-17yrs), up to 6 children) |
Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel LeShuttle crossing for a standard car, self-catering in £s, per week
To book Les Balcons de Val Thorens, please call us on 023 9283 9310 or by emailing reservations@peakretreats.co.uk. You can also contact us via our live chat facility. This property can also be booked online.
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Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel LeShuttle crossing for a standard car, self-catering in £s, per week
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To make an advance registration for 26/27, give us a call on 023 9283 9310 or emailing reservations@peakretreats.co.uk. You can also contact us on our live chat facility.
Fully equipped apartment, beds made on arrival (except sofa beds), towels provided, please confirm number of people in apartment at the time of the booking, end-of-stay cleaning (except kitchen area, empty dishwasher and rubbish bins, clean your oven and fridge; if not done then charge will incur, depending on size of apartment, to pay locally), small cleaning kit, firewood (in applicable apartments), free WiFi internet access in apartments, satellite TV.
7 x 3-course dinners £206 per person aged 12 and over, £109 per child (aged 3-11),
Half-board with 3-course dinners £302 per person aged 12 and over, £169 per child (aged 3-11),
Under 3s free.
If taking meal options and staying at New Year, compulsory New Year meal supplement (to pay locally) €45pp aged 12 and over, €21pp aged 3-11.
Price is unless specified, per accommodation, per week, on a self-catering basis, in £s Sterling, including a Standard Eurotunnel LeShuttle crossing from Folkestone to Calais with a car with free FlexiPlus upgrade on selected dates. A supplement will apply for travel on certain peak dates (see below). £25 each way supplement for high cars (above 1.85m) will also apply. If you don't want to book travel with us, deduct £430 to get the price for accommodation only.
Other routes and operators available (including P&O routes from Hull to Rotterdam).
Guide dates (2025/26) when supplements for FlexiPlus apply:
* outbound 19-21 Dec 25 and returns 27-28 Dec 25
** outbound 26-28 Dec 25 and returns 02-04 Jan 26
*** outbound on 13-15 Feb 26 and returns 20-23 Feb 26
**** outbound on 26-29 Mar 26 and returns 03-07 Apr 26
***** outbound on 01-04 Apr 26 and returns 10-13 Apr 26
****** outbound 10-11 Apr 26 and returns 18-19 Apr 26
******* outbound 18-19 Apr 26
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4* L’Oxalys is located at the entrance of Val Thorens in a quiet and sunny area with gorgeous panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, right beside the ski slopes offering you ski-in/ski-out possibilities (snow and level depending).
4* Les Balcons de Val Thorens Platinium in Val Thorens is located in the higher part of the resort, in a tranquil and sunny setting. This prestigious residence is south-facing and located directly on the slopes offering ski-in/ski-out opportunities (for more experienced skiers, and subject to snow conditions) and is 500m from the Val Thorens resort centre. Ski school meeting points are a short walk then a ski away.
Located in the quiet district of Les Balcons in the lively ski resort of Val Thorens, Chalet Altitude is just 150m from the ski slopes. It is possible to ski back to within this short distance of the residence for confident skiers (*), however, please be aware that this route is not really suitable for beginners, who can return to within 300m of the residence and then walk the remaining distance.
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3* Village Montana is located in the quiet and sunny lower part of Val Thorens (Soleil Area), right by the ski slopes (snow and level depending). The residence is adjacent to the Ecole de Ski Francais (ESF) ski school and the snow kindergarten, and just 200m from the resort centre.
The Village Montana Plein Sud residence in Val Thorens is built in a 4* chalet style and is located at the bottom of the ski slopes, offering ski-in/ski-out (snow and level depending).
Hermine in Val Thorens is located only 200m from the slopes, offering doorstep skiing and the possibility to ski back to within 100m of the main entrance of the residence via the Retour/Plein Sud slope.
4* Plein Sud in Val Thorens is ideally positioned to offer ski-in/ski-out possibilities (snow and level depending).
One of the best luxury hotels in the Alps, the 5* ski-in/ski-out Hotel Koh-I Nor is the last word in comfort, service and cuisine: the place to stay for your special holiday in Val Thorens. The views are breathtaking.
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