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The Three Valleys

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The Three Valleys Ski Resort Guide

The Three Valleys, France

Rated: 5/5 (from 5 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForFreeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders!
Total Piste Length600km
Highest Lift3,200m
Lowest Lift1,100m
 Nearest AirportsChambery 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 13cm, expected on 19 November, with around 72cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

The Three Valleys Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,200m
Lowest Piste1,100m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for The Three Valleys
Freeriders
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding

Ski Hire in The Three Valleys

 The Three Valleys Ski Hire

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Ski Hire Shops in Val Thorens, Méribel, Les Menuires, La Tania and Saint Martin de Belleville.

For more information, see our page about The Three Valleys Ski Hire.

Ski Lessons in The Three Valleys

Find a Ski Instructor

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 St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, 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?

 Open from : 23 November 2024*
*Val Thorens.

 Closes : 4 May 2025*
*Val Thorens.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

The Three Valleys