The catered chalet scene in Val Thorens is dominated by apartment-style properties. These are generally large, smartly decorated apartments (usually sleeping 6 to 14 people in twin/doubles) taken over by a UK tour operator and run as a catered chalet. What they lack in ‘chocolate box’ charm, they more than make up for with slope-side convenience. You will almost certainly be no more than 100m away from the slopes, making Val Thorens the perfect choice for serious skiers looking for easy lift access, and families who can’t bear the thought of carrying children and skis across town every morning to get to the slopes. All of the major tour operators and most of the catered chalet specialists have accommodation here.