Val Thorens boasts an impressive number of restaurants and cafes – 60 at the last count and there truly is something for all tastes and budgets. Unlike many resorts, due to its height of 7545 feet (2,300 m) it is easy to go back to the resort for a ski-in/out lunch on the piste and to get back on the slopes for the afternoon.
There are 2 restaurants with Michelin stars in the valley – the Oxalys which is in the main resort and has 2 stars and the 3-star La Bouitte which is located further down the valley towards St Martin de Belleville. At the other end of the spectrum is the wonderful Chalets de Val Thorens located on the piste, which serves excellent takeaway noodles, burgers and street food and is a popular après ski venue with DJs and live music.
If you’re looking to try some local specialties then head for Chez Pepe Nicolas – this renovated mountain refuge is still used when the sheep and goats move up to the summer pastures but in the winter, it is a delightful restaurant serving some of the best Tartflette in the area. It is located on the piste de la Chasse between Val Thorens and Les Menuires. For a special occasion head for lunch to Chalet de la Marine on Péclet sector – a wonderful gourmet treat at 2,500m with panoramic views of the resort.
There is a lively après ski scene in the resort with several mountain restaurants including the famous Folie Douce providing DJs and live music from around 15h.