Discover new sensations with Montagne Expériences by esf Val Thorens

Published on 25/03/2026 - Written by Nadège
In the heart of the 3 Vallées, skiing and snowboarding aren't the only sporting activities on offer. To take full advantage of the diversity of the surrounding natural landscapes, other original experiences await you at altitude.

Montagne Expériences by esf Val Thorens can help families with young children and adults in search of adrenalin. Mountain safety training, paragliding, snake sledge... It's up to you to choose the activity that will thrill you most in the 3 Vallées!

Montagne Expériences: fun activities for everyone!

The aim of Montagne Expériences is to offer you extraordinary experiences all year round. Some of the ski schools are going all out for summer, with mountain biking, via ferrata, rafting and more.

In Val Thorens, winter is even more fun. Montagne Expériences offers fun activities such as fat biking, snake gliding and many other unusual experiences. Whether you're a couple, a group of friends or a family, you can discover other facets of the mountains and share unforgettable moments with your friends and family in ways other than skiing.

A thrilling experience with esf Val Thorens

If you're more of an adventurer looking for a thrill, Val Thorens esf has just the programme for your holiday. For example, you could try climbing an ice waterfall !

Using your arms and legs, you'll learn to climb a natural frozen waterfall, with the help of ice axes and crampons: mountaineering equipment. With a little practice, speed challenges can even be organised by your mountain guide. So who will get to the top first?

Feel like getting even higher? How about a paragliding session above the 3 Vallées? From the Pointe de la Masse to the Mont de la Chambre, several departure points are now available from the ski school instructors. So you can enjoy a breathtaking view of some of the region's most beautiful snow-capped peaks!
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Original activities for all the family in Val Thorens

With Montagne Expériences by esf Val Thorens, you can also choose from a range of original family activities. We're thinking in particular of the snakegliss. More precisely, it's an articulated train made up of several sledges, attached one behind the other. Lasting almost an hour, this experience promises great laughs with family and friends.

For something even lighter, you can also choose to discover the 3 Vallées on snowshoes or a fat bike. These sporting activities will allow you to explore some of the most beautiful corners of the region, in complete peace of mind.

Your esf instructor will be happy to show you around. Fauna and flora, personal anecdotes... A variety of themes can be covered during your snowy outing.

Paragliding, ice climbing, snake sledge... With Montagne Expériences by esf Val Thorens, new horizons open up to you. It's up to you to choose the discovery that best suits your current expectations !