Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and always one of the first to open.<\/p>\n
This season the lifts will start turning over on 23 November 2013, so with just over a month to go, we take a look at what changes have been made to the lifts for this winter:<\/p>\n
2 Lacs 4-seater detachable chair lift<\/strong> A new ‘Gondola’ chair lift<\/strong> 3 Vall\u00e9es chair lift<\/strong> Peyron chair lift in Orelle<\/strong> Watch the video<\/strong>
\nThis has been fully renovated to improve beginners\u2019 access and the lift capacity.<\/p>\n
\nThe 3V1 lift has been renamed\u00a0the \u2018TSC des Pionniers\u2019. \u00a0 This is a hybrid 6-seater detachable ski lift, reinforced\u00a0for better performance in windy weather. \u00a0A TSC is\u00a0a gondola chair lift with specially designed 4-person gondolas to\u00a0allow pedestrians access to the infamous La Folie Douce.<\/p>\n
\nThe ‘3 Vall\u00e9es 2’ chair has also changed name and has become a 4-seater\u00a0detachable using the existing base to\u00a0minimise the environmental impact. The Bouquetin Funitel has\u00a0been renamed the Funitel des 3 Vall\u00e9es to make it easier to understand the routes that head back towards other ski areas.<\/p>\n
\nThis has been replaced by a 6-seater detachable lift, with improved technical specifications for
\nbetter performance in windy weather. It will be easier and faster to reach the highest point of
\nthe 3 Vall\u00e9es (the top of the Bouchet chair lift at 3230m).<\/p>\n
\nThis video is in French, but has English subtitles and tells you about all the changes this season:<\/p>\n