La Norma vs Val Thorens

La Norma (Savoie) and Val Thorens (Savoie) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatLa NormaVal Thorens
Vertical drop4,498 ft (1,371 m)4,587 ft (1,398 m)
Summit elevation8,934 ft10,568 ft
Base elevation4,436 ft5,978 ft
Lifts1328
Runs43133
Beginner terrain53%68%
Intermediate terrain40%26%
Expert terrain7%6%
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Val Thorens has the bigger vertical (4,587 ft vs 4,498 ft); Val Thorens has more runs (133 vs 43); La Norma skews more expert (7% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
La NormaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Val ThorensNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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