The Three Valleys Ski Resort Guide
The Three Valleys, France
Rated: 5/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 600km |
| Highest Lift | 3,200m |
| Lowest Lift | 1,100m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Annecy |
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The Three Valleys
The ski area of The Three Valleys comprises the ski slopes of 6 ski areas, including Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens.
Summary
The ski area includes 6 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 600km of downhill skiing, with 497 marked pistes, served by a total of 180 ski lifts. appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Courchevel, La Tania, Les Menuires, Méribel, Saint Martin de Belleville and Val Thorens.
With ski lifts as high as 3,200m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
The Three Valleys is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in La Tania, Saint Martin de Belleville, The Three Valleys and Val Thorens.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in The Three Valleys?
The next notable snow forecast is 22cm, expected on 19 December, with around 72cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to 1,169m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
The Three Valleys Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 175 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 207 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 66 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 600km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 130km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 180 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
The Three Valleys Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,200m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,100m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
|---|---|
| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
Ski Lessons in The Three Valleys
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see The Three Valleys Ski Schools and The Three Valleys Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is The Three Valleys?
This ski resort is in Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to The Three Valleys is Chambery, 70 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Annecy, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Geneva, Saint-Étienne, Sion and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 180 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is The Three Valleys open?
Opened (since 23 November 2024)*
*Val Thorens.
Closes : 4 May 2025*
*Val Thorens.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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