Les 3 Vallées is one of the Alps' mightiest winter landscapes. A ski system so vast, varied and well built that it's almost without equal. Here three iconic valleys are linked together by modern lifts, tall peaks and a piste network that feels endless.
It's a place where the mountain world opens up in every direction — from Courchevel's elegant slopes to Val Thorens' high-alpine terrain and Méribel's gentle ridges. Les 3 Vallées is more than a destination. It's the very definition of the alpine dream.
The skiing – variety on a level nothing else reaches
With over 600 connected kilometres of pistes, some of the Alps' most modern lifts and snow reliability from early December to late spring, Les 3 Vallées is built for skiers who want absolutely everything.
Highlights of the system
- Europe's largest connected ski system
- High-alpine terrain up to 3,230 metres
- Wide variety: from glaciers to forest skiing
- Perhaps the world's best system for mile-long day tours
- Modern lift system with exceptional capacity
- Top-class snow reliability, especially Val Thorens
Here you can ski for days without repeating the same piste twice — and still feel like there's plenty left to explore.
Courchevel – Elegance, perfection and polished pistes
Courchevel is the most exclusive part of Les 3 Vallées. Here you're met with wide, perfectly groomed pistes, elegant alpine villages and a first-class service culture that's made the resort world famous.
Courchevel suits you if you're looking for:
- high comfort
- gentle red pistes
- sun-drenched slopes
- Michelin restaurants
- luxury hotels and alpine chalets
This is Les 3 Vallées at its most sophisticated.
Méribel – The heart of the system, surrounded by gentle peaks
Méribel sits in the middle of the system and is the natural hub linking all the valleys together. It's a beautiful, harmonious resort built in classic wood and stone architecture, with one of the Alps' most iconic alpine villages.
Skiing in Méribel is characterised by:
- gentle ridges and open alpine meadows
- long red and blue pistes
- good practice areas
- beautiful sunny slopes
It's a perfect base for exploring all of Les 3 Vallées.
Val Thorens – Europe's highest-altitude ski resort
Val Thorens is the most high-alpine part of the system and one of Europe's most snow-reliable ski areas. Located at 2,300 metres, the village opens onto a landscape of drama, glacier views and pure winter power.
Val Thorens offers:
- a winter season from November to May
- high-alpine freeriding
- wide carving pistes
- modern village planning
- a livelier après-ski and international atmosphere
This is the place for those who want to truly experience the grand mountain feeling.
Les Menuires & Saint-Martin-de-Belleville – Relaxed and authentic
In the Belleville valley you'll find two resorts offering a different kind of experience than their more glamorous neighbours.
- affordable
- very family-friendly
- a large selection of accommodation near the pistes
- smooth access to the entire system
- a charming and authentic alpine village
- perfect for those seeking calm and a genuine atmosphere
- enjoyable skiing with direct links into the system
Both resorts are excellent choices for those who want to experience Les 3 Vallées without paying premium prices.
Off-piste & freeride – A playground of mountains, couloirs and open terrain
Les 3 Vallées is a paradise for advanced skiers. Here you'll find glacier environments, technical couloirs, wide bowl areas and miles of off-piste runs.
Some of the area's most famous off-piste zones
- Cime Caron (Val Thorens)
- La Masse (Les Menuires)
- Saulire (Courchevel/Méribel)
- Pointe du Borgne
- Vallée des Encombres
With a mountain guide, one of the Alps' biggest playgrounds opens up.
Accommodation – something for every style
One of Les 3 Vallées' great strengths is the breadth of accommodation:
- luxury hotels in Courchevel
- affordable apartments in Les Menuires
- modern alpine urbanism in Val Thorens
- classic chalets in Méribel
- charming village houses in St-Martin
This is a system where everyone can find their place.
The village and atmosphere – from alpine glamour to genuine mountain village
Les 3 Vallées offers a unique combination:
- trendy bars and restaurants
- exclusive shopping streets
- cosy alpine villages
- local markets
- alpine cabins by the piste
The contrasts make the whole strong — and each valley tells its own story.
Getting here
Les 3 Vallées is easy to reach via:
- Geneva
- Lyon
- Chambéry
- Grenoble
From there, shuttle, rental car or transfer to your chosen valley.
Who Les 3 Vallées is for
Les 3 Vallées suits those who want:
- maximum variety
- a large system and plenty of choices
- snow reliability
- high-alpine views
- a price range from budget to luxury
- a destination that never runs out
This is the place for families, groups, advanced skiers and life-lovers alike who want it all on the same trip.
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More information
For piste maps and opening hours:
Les 3 Vallées's official website
