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Les 3 Vallées offers skiers an incomparable experience. Its size, ease of access, long season, resort amenities, and Epic Pass partnership make it a unique and unforgettable destination. It is the world’s largest ski area, comprising seven interconnected ski resorts. Its resorts, Courchevel, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Val Thorens, and Orelle, are nestled away deep in the French Alps. For perspective, the largest 5 ski areas in the United States all fit within Les 3 Vallées.
The resort’s vast terrain variety offers a lengthy and consistent season. There are 600 kilometers (373 miles) of interconnected slopes with 334 runs and 161 lifts. With that much terrain across a large region and many elevation bands, the resort guarantees a ski season from December to April. At Val Thorens and Orelle, the ski season lasts from November to May. From its lowest runs at 1,300 meters (4,300’) to the summit of Les 3 Vallées at 3,230 meters (10,600’), the area guarantees excellent snow conditions throughout the winter season, with much of the terrain on favorable aspects for a long ski season. They also boast over 2,800 snowmakers to keep their ski season consistent.
Convenient Access from North America
Flying from North America to get to Les 3 Vallées is straightforward. Fly into Paris, Geneva, or Lyon and take a bus or taxi to Moûtiers. Visitors can also take advantage of a high-speed train from Paris to Moûtiers. Once in Moûtiers, transfer and take one more bus ride to the resorts. For a more convenient option, many chose to take a cab from Moûtiers to the resorts.
This famous resort is part of your Epic Pass. Epic Passholders can present their passes at a ticket office and receive seven consecutive days of skiing at Les 3 Vallées. For those looking to buy tickets, prices average around $95 USD for a day pass, with several more options to suit your needs, including family packages.
Les 3 Vallées’ online travel platform makes planning your trip a simple, one-stop shop. The online travel platform books lift passes, lessons, rentals, and seasonal packages. Choose from affordable hotels to ski-in, ski-out chalets.
Experiencing the Year-Round Destination Beyond Skiing
Les 3 Vallées offers much more than just skiing. There is something for everyone. For the adventurous visitor, there is guided fatbiking, ice climbing, ziplining, cross-country skiing, and dogsledding. Those looking for a relaxing visit can look for snowshoeing, spas, and Michelin-starred restaurants.
World-class dining is part of the French culture, and Les 3 Vallées will not disappoint. The resort boasts 17 Michelin stars across 10 restaurants. From slopeside picnics, multi-course meals, and on-mountain dining, visitors’ culinary experience will be another highlight of a visit to Les 3 Vallées. In Courchevel Valley alone, there are several on-mountain dining options. For example, La Cave des Creux offers local products and specialties of the region as well as fish, meats, and dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors.
Visiting in the summer? Les 3 Vallées is a year-round playground with something for everyone. Hiking, cycling, mountain biking, golf, and fishing the resort’s highlight adventures. For the daring, they also offer guided paragliding, rafting, and via ferrata.
Across the seven resorts, there are plenty of spas for a zen retreat. Of the many notable spas, La Belle Vie is a mountain spa in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, offering indoor and outdoor pools, waterfalls and massage jets, as well as hammam, saunas and a Nordic pool for year – round relaxation.
From 600 kilometers of interconnected ski slopes, to fine dining, to a variety of adventures, Les 3 Vallées is a world-class destination—perfect for year-round vacations. The resorts can conveniently be reached with quick bus rides from four major airports or by a high-speed train from Paris. Its Epic Pass partnership, size, accessibility, length of season, and cultural experiences make Les 3 Vallées the ideal resort.
