Residence Les Temples du Soleil

The resort and its setting

Residence Les Temples du Soleil sits at 2,300 metres in Val Thorens, which claims the title of Europe's highest ski resort. The building is managed by Pierre & Vacances, a name well known across French mountain and coastal destinations for its apartment-style timeshare units and on-site services. Units here are designed with alpine living in mind — contemporary interiors, and in many cases views out over the surrounding peaks. The resort's position gives direct access into the Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski area in the world, with well over 600 kilometres of marked runs connecting Val Thorens to Courchevel, Méribel and the other valleys.

The area and things to do

Val Thorens is built for skiing, but the season doesn't stop in spring. From December to April the slopes dominate, with the altitude here meaning snow cover tends to hold up well through the season. Come summer, the same lift network and trails open up for hiking across wildflower meadows and mountain biking, and the village itself — walkable from the resort — has the restaurants, shops and Savoyard mountain atmosphere that make a day off the slopes worthwhile. Courchevel is a short trip away within the same ski domain, and the wider Trois Vallées area rewards anyone happy to explore beyond their home resort for the day.

Selling or renting a week here

If you're an owner at Residence Les Temples du Soleil and thinking about moving your week on, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, you set the asking price, and interested buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers, and that's it.

Before you list, it's worth getting a few things straight from Pierre & Vacances directly: the exact transfer fee that applies when ownership changes hands, whether the resort or its owners' association holds any right of first refusal on a resale, and how long the transfer paperwork typically takes to process. These details affect both your asking price and how quickly a sale can actually close, so it's best to confirm them with the resort before agreeing terms with a buyer. A resale buyer should also be clear on what does and doesn't come with the week — for instance, whether any loyalty or affiliate benefits tied to the current owner carry over, or whether those reset with a new name on the title.

For renters, the appeal of this resort is straightforward: ski-in convenience to one of the biggest lift networks in Europe during winter, and a quieter, trail-focused base in the warmer months. Anyone renting should also check which week or season is on offer, since a winter week and a summer week at the same resort can mean very different holidays.

Practical notes

Residence Les Temples du Soleil is affiliated with Interval International, which gives owners the option of depositing their week into the exchange network rather than using or renting it directly, subject to Interval's own rules and availability. If you're buying a resale week with exchange flexibility in mind, confirm the affiliation and any enrolment requirements with Interval International before you commit, as exchange membership is typically separate from the resort ownership itself.

Because Val Thorens operates on a clear seasonal rhythm, timing matters for both sellers and renters. Winter weeks, particularly those in peak school-holiday periods, tend to draw the most interest, while summer weeks appeal to a smaller but solid market of hikers and mountain bikers. Listing with accurate week numbers and season details helps set the right expectations from the start.