These guides are based on the questions we hear every day in our 10 shops and boutiques in Val Thorens. Four topics to help you find your way: planning your stay, choosing your equipment, boot fitting and looking after your skis. Still unsure after reading? Drop in and see us, every day from 8.30am to 7.30pm.
October 17, 2026
Ski binding settings: why it's a job for professionalsA binding has to hold your boot and release it at the right moment. What the setting takes into account, and why it should never be improvised.
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October 17, 2026
Footbeds and adjustments: what boot fitting can really fixCustom footbeds, heat-moulding, shell stretching: the boot fitting adjustments explained, and what they really change on the slopes.
October 17, 2026
Ski boots: how to choose your size and flexMondopoint, width, flex: the guide to understanding ski boot sizes and avoiding the classic mistake of going too big.
October 17, 2026
Why do my ski boots hurt (and how to fix it)Squashed toes, cold feet, cramp: the most common causes of pain in ski boots and the solutions a boot fitter can offer.
October 17, 2026
Ski hire ranges explained: why they are not all the sameEconomy, Evolution, Performance, Excellence, Premium: what actually changes from one hire range to the next and how to choose the one that suits you.
October 17, 2026
Which skis to choose for your level: beginner, intermediate, advancedLength, flex, plans: how to choose skis that match your real level, so you progress faster and enjoy yourself from day one.
October 17, 2026
Skiing with children in Val Thorens: equipment, sizes and organisationSki sizes, helmets, fittings and organising your stay: the practical guide to kitting out the whole family without turning the first morning into an ordeal.
October 17, 2026
First ski holiday: a guide for adult beginnersLearning to ski as an adult is entirely possible. Equipment, slopes, lessons, mindset: the guide to making a success of your very first week.
