{"id":1181,"date":"2017-07-26T09:44:35","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T09:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1181"},"modified":"2017-08-03T08:50:36","modified_gmt":"2017-08-03T08:50:36","slug":"new-moraine-gondola-val-thorens-for-201718","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/07\/new-moraine-gondola-val-thorens-for-201718\/","title":{"rendered":"New Moraine Gondola in Val Thorens for 2017\/18"},"content":{"rendered":"

Val Thorens has invested \u20ac14m in a new gondola to replace the old Moraine chairlift for the 2017\/18 winter season.<\/p>\n

The new lift will have 10-seater cabins and will offer warmth and comfort for all levels of skiers. The length of the new lift is 2454m , vertical ascent 466m and the carrying capacity is 2800 skiers per hour.<\/p>\n

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New Blue run<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over in the Plein Sud sector a new blue run has been added. This goes across the top of the resort via a lovely balcony route overlooking\u00a0Val Thorens village.<\/p>\n

It’s a very busy run, especially at\u00a0the end of the day for skiers returning from Meribel<\/a> and Courchevel<\/a> and other Les 3 Vall\u00e9es<\/a> resorts. The new slope will make it simpler for skiers to get back to the top of the resort.<\/p>\n

The estimated cost of the new run is 500,000 euros.<\/p>\n

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Grand Premiere<\/strong><\/p>\n

Val Thorens<\/a> opens for the 2017\/18 season on 18 November and the following weekend is the ‘Grand Premiere’ – effectively the launch of the French ski season.<\/p>\n

The resort is expecting up to 15,000 skiers per day and 60 brands will offer almost 5000 tests of the season’s new equipment. \u00a0Around 80% of the ski area is expected to be open, depending on conditions.<\/p>\n

Professionals from major brands will come together\u00a0in Val Thorens to offer an exclusive sneak peek at\u00a0innovations in equipment, clothing and accessories.<\/p>\n

Throughout the weekend, there will be a number of activity zones on offer for skiers and snowboarders, including a mini\u00a0snowpark, big air bag, snow scooter trampolining,\u00a0ski touring area and carving zone.<\/p>\n

The season is scheduled to run to the 8th May 2018.<\/p>\n

Catered Chalets in Val Thorens<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re looking for a catered chalet in Val Thorens<\/a>, we have 42 you can choose from!<\/p>\n

Simply call our team on 01822 617761 and one of our small team of professionals will talk to you about our requirements and recommend the right chalet for you.<\/p>\n

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Timelapse Video<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remind yourself of life in Val Thorens with this great timelapse video – showing 3 days in the resort in just 33 seconds:<\/p>\n