{"id":8650,"date":"2019-11-15T17:12:38","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T17:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultimateluxurychalets.com\/blog\/?p=8650"},"modified":"2025-01-02T13:29:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T13:29:06","slug":"ski-holidays-in-the-three-valleys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimateluxurychalets.com\/blog\/ski-holidays-in-the-three-valleys\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Ski Holidays in the Three Valleys"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On response to being asked about one of my most memorable ski trips in my younger days, there are several memories that come to mind. Skiing in the Three Valleys, one of the most extensive ski areas in the Alps, must be right up at the top due to it\u2019s variety of ski runs, great restaurants and luxurious chalets! Not only is the Three Valleys the largest interconnected ski area in the world, it also promises non-stop fun for those participating on the mountain, as well as non-skiers who are seeking a more relaxed winter holiday.<\/p>\n

I have been lucky enough to have stayed in lots of the ski resorts in the Three Valleys ski area, with both friends and family, all of which proved to be just as wonderful as we\u2019d hoped. Here are my top tips for a luxury ski holiday in the Three Valleys…<\/p>\n

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Hitting the Slopes<\/h2>\n

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When skiing in the Three Valleys, also known as \u2018Les Trois Vallees\u2019, you will be spoilt for choice! Not only are there 600km of interconnected runs and fantastic freeride parks, this fantastic ski area is served by a network of state-of-the-art, fast, comfortable lifts. There are a couple of new lifts which help you to maximise your time on the ski slopes. The new Grangettes Gondola connects Courchevel Village to Courchevel 1850, increasing passenger flow and enabling both pedestrians and skiers to reach Courchevel 1850 in just 5 minutes. And in just 5 minutes and 50 seconds, the new 10-seater Le Praz Gondola will journey from Courchevel Le Praz to Courchevel 1850.<\/p>\n

The Three Valleys is made up of 51 green runs, 131 blue runs, 107 red runs and 30 black runs across a number of resorts which include Meribel<\/a>, Courchevel<\/a>, La Tania, Les Menuires, Val Thorens<\/a> and St Martin de Belleville<\/a>. A personal favourite ski run is definitely the Folyeres piste in La Tania, one of the prettiest routes in the Three Valleys. A slightly challenging blue run with a few rollers adding to the fun as it winds around the trees.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re not a confident skier. One of the best things about the Three Valleys is that whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced skier, there are numerous pistes for you. I visited the ski area for the first time when I was 11 years old and I wasn\u2019t the most experienced skier, certainly not as confident as I am now, yet I still managed to spend a full day exploring the mountain. Intermediate skiers can get between the resorts very easily, ensuring they aren\u2019t missing out on anything the more advanced may be doing!<\/p>\n

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Lunch in the Three Valleys<\/h2>\n

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No ski trip is complete without at some great lunches on the slopes.\u00a0The Three Valleys has a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars that has something for everyone. One of my personal favourites is \u2018Le Bouc Blanc\u2019, situated at the top of the La Tania bubble, with excellent value food and efficient, friendly service. Not to mention the great terrace around the back which acts as a sun trap on clear days. Other recommendations of mine include L’Ekrin,<\/a>\u00a0the only\u00a0Michelin starred restaurant in Meribel, awarded in 2015 and\u00a0Restaurant Le Chabichou<\/a>\u00a0which has held its\u00a0two Michelin stars for over thirty years. You can’t visit the Three Valleys without experiencing\u00a0La Folie Douce<\/a>\u00a0in Meribel or Val Thorens, somewhere with great food and of course extraordinary apres!\u00a0 For more recommendations on restaurants in the Three Valleys, head to our Gourmet Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Non-Skier Activities in the Three Valleys<\/h2>\n