Les Karellis vs Val Thorens

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

StatLes KarellisVal Thorens
Vertical drop3,064 ft (934 m)4,587 ft (1,398 m)
Summit elevation8,150 ft10,568 ft
Base elevation5,085 ft5,978 ft
Lifts1428
Runs53133
Beginner terrain51%68%
Intermediate terrain38%26%
Expert terrain11%6%
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Val Thorens has the bigger vertical (4,587 ft vs 3,064 ft); Val Thorens has more runs (133 vs 53); Les Karellis skews more expert (11% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Les KarellisNot 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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