Ski in Courchevel

Why ski in Les 3 Vallées?

There are countless reasons to explore the slopes of the 3 Valleys. We have selected the top ten for you.

1. The largest ski area in France and the world based on connected slopes.

2. There are 8 ski-in-ski-out resorts (Courchevel, La Tania, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Val Thorens and Orelle)

3. The 3 great covered valleys of the Tarentaise (Saint-Bon, Allues, and Belleville)

4. 25 accessible summits and stunning views

5. 600 km of cumulative descent between 1,300 and 3,230 metres altitude

6. There are 321 alpine ski runs, including 51 green, 132 blue, 106 red, and 32 black runs

7. 130 km of trails dedicated to cross-country skiing, including 3 green, 7 blue, 6 red, and 1 black.

8. There are 8 snow sports facilities

9. 169 mountain ski lifts

10. A single pass for all resorts with the Ski Guarantee*

    * If a single European ski area offers a greater number of open connected slopes, the 3 Valleys will reimburse you for any unused day of your ski pass in the form of a credit note.

Courchevel: skiing for all

By skiing in Courchevel, you will have access to the excellent infrastructure of 8 resorts with a single pass: this is the strength of the 3 Valleys area.

Tracks stretch out in every direction, occasionally concealed by snow-covered pine forests, all connected by ski lifts. This region is the largest in the world and a must-visit destination for winter sports in France.

You don't need to be an experienced skier to enjoy everything the ski area has to offer. Over half of the 339 runs are suitable for all skill levels, including blue and green runs. Additionally, a specific plan is in place for those seeking to improve their skills on easier slopes.

Try out our favourite blue slope in Courchevel: Les Folyères in La Tania, ideal for a gentle descent among the spruces.

The most demanding skiers can embark on the legendary slopes of the Alps, including the black slopes of Jean-Blanc in Courchevel, Goitschel in Val Thorens, and Léo Lacroix des Menuires.

The most difficult black runs in Courchevel are:

• The Grand Couloir: 692 m long, 49% average slope, 340 m vertical drop

• Jockeys: 1393 m long, 37% average slope, 465 m vertical drop

For kids

The ski area has taken a big-picture approach to appeal to the little ones!

The Western Ski Park in Courchevel combines gentle slopes with carpets, making it ideal for learning the basics of skiing, amidst teepees, cowboys, and Indians.

The Stop Zone allows you to check your braking capacity under any circumstance after having measured your speed at over a kilometre.

The 3 Vallées ski area features 42 fun areas and slopes explicitly designed for juniors, as well as several Easy Riders areas. These areas are dedicated to beginner skiers and consist entirely of wide, gentle slopes. They provide a safe and enjoyable environment for beginners to experience their first turns on the snow.

For lovers of other sports

Riders from all walks of life will meet in one of the eight snowparks and dedicated areas of the 3 Valleys, of which we give you a small selection below:

The Family Park and Wood Park in Courchevel offer obstacles, bumps, and rails suitable for all skill levels, as well as an initiation boardercross with jumps.

The VT Fun Ride in Val Thorens is a 900m course featuring games and creative modules designed to help beginners or help improve freestyle snowboarding skills.

The BK Park des Menuires provides a snowcross and a fun park that are accessible to everyone. You don't need to be an expert freestyler to enjoy this boardercross.

For off-piste enthusiasts

Your appointment is made at the Freeride LAB in Courchevel: the best spot for powder snow and freerando enthusiasts.

Beginners can practice on an ungroomed but secure red and black.

Accompanied by an ESF guide, experienced all-terrain skiers will have the opportunity to discover an undisclosed area at the foot of the Aiguille du Fruit.

The Freeride LAB is all about safety: a DVA check and a DVA park have been installed respectively at the top and the start of the ascent track.

Access to the Freeride LAB starts from the legendary Creux Noirs spot. Allow 15 minutes for ski touring on a 600m track with a vertical drop of 100m to reach it.

The best freeride spots in Courchevel from easiest to most challenging:

• The Avals Route

• The Pyramid or the Black Hollows routes

• The corridors of Saulire, Nord du Fruit and Lauze (for experts)

For Nordic ski practitioners

Between the villages of Courchevel and Méribel, there are 90 km of cross-country ski trails available. You can also enhance your experience by trying cross-country skiing or biathlon.

Several areas are dedicated to this activity, including the Nordic site of Courchevel Le Praz, where the Olympic Nordic combined events were held during the 1992 Olympic Games. Cross-country skiers will enjoy three loops measuring 1.5 km, 7 km, and 8.5 km.

Two other loops of 5 km each are to be discovered in Courchevel Village and Courchevel Moriond. Several routes departing from Courchevel 1850 connect to La Tania, the Col de la Loze, or Méribel.

Cross-country skiing routes from Courchevel:

• Loze pass loop: 2.5 km

• Le Bouc Blanc: 5 or 8 km, depending on departure from Courchevel 1850 or La Tania

• Courchevel 1850 / La Tania: 15 km

• Belvédère loop: 15 km

• Les Brigues / Chantery: 5 km

• Nordic site Courchevel Les Praz: 3 loops of 1.5 km, 7 km, and 8 km