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VAL THORENS in FRANCE While you should generally head north for autumn skiing, so that you get the best snow available, this Alpine resort makes the grade because it is so high up. Most of the runs are more than 2,000 meters above sea level, meaning that you can get plenty of skiing done, even early in the season. Val Thorens makes up part of the extensive Three Valleys ski area, all of which makes for good snow conditions earlier in the season than other Alpine resorts. However, because of this factor, it tends to be busier than you might otherwise expect for the time of year.
Jetting off to the slopes in the early season has some benefits that you should not discount. Primarily, the earlier you book, the more you save. When you ski early in the season, not all of the runs will be available, and the quality of the snow can vary. Nev- ertheless, the payoff is that you don’t have to fight the crowds or endure slopes overcrowded with skiers. So, if you like to ski without having to wait for long periods for the ski lift, then head off to Europe for some amazing new adventures.
Panorama of famous Val Thorens in the French Alps by night, Vanoise, France
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