La Rosière vs Val Thorens

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

StatLa RosièreVal Thorens
Vertical drop5,272 ft (1,607 m)4,587 ft (1,398 m)
Summit elevation9,183 ft10,568 ft
Base elevation3,911 ft5,978 ft
Lifts2928
Runs117133
Beginner terrain62%68%
Intermediate terrain28%26%
Expert terrain10%6%
Night skiing--

La Rosière has the bigger vertical (5,272 ft vs 4,587 ft); Val Thorens has more runs (133 vs 117); La Rosière skews more expert (10% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
La RosièreNot 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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