• 19th and 20th of November 2009 – FIS Giant and Slalom men
• 21st and 22nd of November 2009 – Presentation of the Trophee Andros to the press
A must-see highlight before the first race of the Trophée Andros competition (held on December 5th and 6th). Over these two days, journalists will be introduced to all the new features of the event (teams, cars, drivers, behind-the-scenes, etc.) and visitors will get a chance to watch the very first tests of the season.
• 21st and 22nd of November 2009 – Ski Force Winter Tour
A chance for you to test more than 15 top ski manufacturers for free and benefit the advices of professionals.
SALOMON / ROSSIGNOL / ATOMIC / SCOTT SPORT / DYNASTAR / NORDICA / HEAD / FISCHER / BLIZZARD / ROXY / KASTLE / ELAN / TECHNICA – VOLK / K2
• 26th and 27th of November 2009 - FIS Giant and Slalom women
• 28th and 29th of November 2009 - FIS “Citadins”
• 2nd and 3rd of December 2009 – European cup of Alpine ski
Giant and Slalom
• 5th and 6th of December 2009 – Trophée Andros
The « Trophée Andros » is a clever mix of cars and motorbikes races on ice, of show and conviviality which gather every year pilots and spectators
• From the 12th to the 19th of December 2009 – 13th Ski and Boarderweek
Ski and Boarderweek is an explosive European Festival. On the program: Freestyle ski and snowboard competitions, exhibitions, free board tests, easy fun park to learn how to ride (rails, tables, hips) coached by pros and finally live gigs.
• From the 19th to the 26th of December 2009 – ‘Christmas Extravaganza’’ in Val Thorens
Celebrate Christmas in a magical atmosphere: meet Santa Claus and his sack full of sweets and chocolates, on the 24th of December come and listen to the unforgettable musical tale followed by a firework display and a torchlight descent.
• 22nd and 23rd of December 2009 – Rossignol Demo Tour
The European Rossignol Tour stops for 2 days in Val Thorens so you can test the Rossignol skis and enroll in the various animations.
9.30 – 4.30: village test
• From the 26th of December 2009 to the 02nd of January 2010 – ‘’New Year festivities’’ in Val Thorens
31 December: Special New year evening
• From the 16th to the 23rd of January 2010 – Gastronomy Week
During the whole week, come and discover the local products and the know-how of the chefs and shop owners from Val Thorens through tasting and animations.
• From the 22nd to the 27th of February 2010 – Carnival Madness
Brass band, float parade, fancy dress contest, gigantic puppets, facial make-up stall….a musical, colorful and fun week
• 27th of February 2010 – FIS with les Menuires – Giant Man
• 06th of March 2010 – Handisport French Championship
• 14th and 15th of March 2010 – Snowboard Cross French Championship
• From the 17th to the 19th of March 2010 – Festi’ Val Tho 3rd edition
Music and winter sports Spring festival in the heart of the ski area at an altitude of 2400 metres. Freestyle competition on the Big Air, open air concerts, DJ shows ..
• From the 26th to the 28th of March 2010 – The North Face Ski Challenge
A new type of competition aimed at discovering new freestyle ski young talents.
• From the 03rd to the 10th of April 2010 – “Easter week”
Distribution of chocolates eggs, mascots parade, scavenger hunt…and numerous surprises for children.
• 05th of April 2010 – 3 Vallées X-Wing Rally
• 10th and 11th of April 2010 - FIS “Citadine”
• From the 12th to the 17th of April 2010 – Paola Cup
Belgium Championship
• 14th of April 2010 – Val Thorens Luge Cup: 3rd edition (evening)
A trendy sport for all ages. Val Thorens organizes a unique tobogganing competition, on the longest toboggan run in France. 6km of descent for different categories (child-adult-couples and pros) before sharing a mulled wine at the bottom of the slope. During the evening.
• 15th and 16th of April 2010 – Rossignol Demo Tour
The European Rossignol Tour stops for 2 days in Val Thorens so you can test the Rossignol skis and enroll in the various animations.
9.30 – 4.30: village test
• 17th and 18th of April 2010 – Kontum snowboard and from the 29th of April to the 02nd of May - Kontum ski
Snowboard and ski event to help the ethnic minorities of the Kontum region (Vietnam).
• From the 30th of April to the 02nd of May 2010 – Career Competition
• From the 01st to the 08th of May 2010 – Dutch Week
• 8th and 9th of May: Agence To Ride Session : 3rd edition
• 9th of May 2010 : Not to be missed – The last day of the season !
