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THREE VALLEY RESORT INFORMATION.

Here are some facts and figures on the Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallées)…
It is one of the largest ski areas in the world. It total there are over 600km of piste runs, 183 ski lifts, 1900 snow cannons and 76 piste bashers. There are 424 ski patrollers and over 2000 ski instructors.

8 RESORTS.

There are 8 individual ski resorts that make up the Three Valleys. Méribel was the founding first which was established in 1939, followed by Courchevel in 1946. Les Menuires came 20 years later in 1964, then Val Thorens in 1972, Saint Martin-de-Belleville in 1983, La Tania in 1990, Brides-les-Bains in 1992 and last but not least Orelle in 1996.

8 RESORTS.

There are 8 individual ski resorts that make up the Three Valleys. Méribel was the founding first which was established in 1939, followed by Courchevel in 1946. Les Menuires came 20 years later in 1964, then Val Thorens in 1972, Saint Martin-de-Belleville in 1983, La Tania in 1990, Brides-les-Bains in 1992 and last but not least Orelle in 1996.

THE TARENTAISE VALLEY.

All of our resorts sit within the Tarentaise Valley. This is where you will find the biggest concentration of world-class ski resorts. These resorts include Paradiski (La Plagne & Les Arcs) and the Espace Killy (Val d’Isère & Tignes). The first main town that you come across when driving from the resort is Moutiers. This is a key point for holidaymakers and is easily accessible via the Eurostar snow train, plus numerous other transport companies.

THE TARENTAISE VALLEY.

All of our resorts sit within the Tarentaise Valley. This is where you will find the biggest concentration of world-class ski resorts. These resorts include Paradiski (La Plagne & Les Arcs) and the Espace Killy (Val d’Isère & Tignes). The first main town that you come across when driving from the resort is Moutiers. This is a key point for holidaymakers and is easily accessible via the Eurostar snow train, plus numerous other transport companies.

THE 4TH VALLEY.

The name itself is quite misleading, however in fact there are 4 valleys that make up this ski area! Saint Bon, Allues, Belleville and Maurienne. The last resort to join forces was Orelle in 1996. This resort is connected via the longest télécabine (gondola lift) in the world.

THE 4TH VALLEY.

The name itself is quite misleading, however in fact there are 4 valleys that make up this ski area! Saint Bon, Allues, Belleville and Maurienne. The last resort to join forces was Orelle in 1996. This resort is connected via the longest télécabine (gondola lift) in the world.