🇫🇷 France · Northern Alps, Tarentaise, Savoie
Les 3 Vallées
Les 3 Vallées
- 600 km of piste
- 3230 m top altitude
- Night skiing
- Altitudes
- 1100m - 3230m
- Km of piste
- 600 km
- Lifts
- 160
- Lift pass / day
- 74-82€ (dynamic pricing by season)
- Airport
- Geneva (~2.5h)
France · Savoie · 1,100m - 3,230m · 600 km of pistes · ~160 lifts · 8 resorts
Summary
Les 3 Vallées is, along with Les Portes du Soleil, the world’s largest linked ski domain: 600 km of marked pistes connected on skis, ~160 lifts and 8 resorts spread across three parallel valleys. 85% of the domain sits above 1,800m, guaranteeing snow throughout the season.
The domain ranges from the luxury of Courchevel to the high mountain terrain of Val Thorens (Europe’s highest resort, 2,300m), passing through the versatility of Méribel and the value for money of Les Menuires. Each resort has its own character, but all share the same lift pass.
Technical data
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Domain | Les 3 Vallées |
| Km of pistes | 600 km |
| Altitudes | 1,100m - 3,230m |
| 85% above | 1,800m |
| Lifts | ~155-165 |
| Snowparks | Multiple (DC Area 43 Méribel, etc.) |
| Night skiing | Yes (Val Thorens and others) |
| Season | December — mid-April |
| Day lift pass | ~75-90€ (full 3 Vallées) |
The resorts
| Resort | Altitude | Character | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courchevel | 1,300-1,850m | Luxury, upmarket | [[courchevel]] |
| Méribel | 1,450m | Versatile, domain centre | [[meribel]] |
| Val Thorens | 2,300m | Europe’s highest, guaranteed snow | [[val-thorens]] |
| Les Menuires | 1,850m | Good value, family-friendly | — |
| Saint-Martin-de-Belleville | 1,450m | Authentic village | — |
| La Tania | 1,400m | Budget-friendly, forest setting | — |
| Brides-les-Bains | 600m | Thermal spa, cheapest | — |
| Orelle | 900m | Quick access to Val Thorens | — |
Why ski here
1. 600 km: the world’s largest linked domain You can ski a different area each day for two weeks without repeating a piste. Valley-to-valley traverses offer an epic “ski safari” experience.
2. Luxury to budget on one lift pass Courchevel for luxury, Val Thorens for high mountain terrain, Les Menuires for value, Méribel for balance. All sharing the same pistes.
3. 85% above 1,800m Reliable snow throughout the season. Val Thorens at 2,300m guarantees conditions even in weaker seasons.
4. World-class infrastructure Modern lifts, impeccable grooming, excellent signage. The global ski industry standard.
Getting there
| Route | Time approx. |
|---|---|
| Geneva (GVA) | ~2.5h |
| Lyon (LYS) | ~2.5h |
| Chambéry (CMF) | ~1.5h |
| Grenoble (GNB) | ~2h |
| Train: Moutiers-Salins | + bus ~30-45min |
Giora’s advice
Les 3 Vallées is the destination I recommend as “the definitive ski experience”: 600 km, resort variety, guaranteed snow. For families: Les Menuires or La Tania. For couples: Méribel. For luxury: Courchevel. For keen skiers: Val Thorens. Allow a minimum of 7 nights to get your money’s worth from the lift pass.
Related pages
- [[courchevel]] — French alpine luxury
- [[meribel]] — Domain centre
- [[val-thorens]] — Europe’s highest resort
- [[paradiski]] — Neighbouring domain (Les Arcs + La Plagne)
Dónde alojarte
Residencias y apartamentos en Les 3 Vallées
Apartamentos con cocina propia, standing y servicios — la opción del cliente de esquí en familia o en grupo. Sin reserva online: me pides disponibilidad y te paso precio en firme.
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