Skigebied Les Trois Vallées
Les Trois Vallées in France is the world's largest linked ski area, offering around 893 km of marked pistes served by approximately 86 lifts across three interconnected valleys. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned expert, the sheer variety of terrain and infrastructure makes it one of the most complete ski destinations on the planet. Nivosola lists 60 accommodations starting from EUR 286 per person, so finding a base that fits your budget is straightforward.
Accommodations in Les Trois Vallées
Les Menuires6.6Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
SOWELL RESIDENCES Pierre Blanche****
Les Menuires6.3Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
SOWELL RESIDENCES Crêt Voland - Voordeeltarief
Val Thorens7.3Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Chamois d'Or
Val Thorens7.8Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence La Vanoise - Extra ingekocht
Val Thorens7.5Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Trois Vallees
Val Thorens6.8Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Roche Blanche
Les Menuires7.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Residence Les Combes
Val ThorensLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Residence Les Hauts de la Vanoise
Val ThorensLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Sérac
Val Thorens5.8Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Dôme de Polset
Val ThorensLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Residence Les Cimes de Caron
Val Thorens7.8Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Odalys Tourotel
Val ThorensLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Residence Les Hauts de Chavière
Val Thorens5.8Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Lac du Lou
Val Thorens4.6Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence l'Arcelle
Val Thorens8.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Reine Blanche
Val Thorens4.8Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Temples du Soleil Machu
Les Menuires8.4Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Pierre et Vacances Aconit
Les Menuires7.7Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Club MMV Le Coeur des Loges
Val Thorens5.4Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Eskival
Les Menuires6.6Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Chalet Christophe & Elodie
Val Thorens8.0Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Cheval Blanc
Les Menuires6.3Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
SOWELL RESIDENCES Crêt Voland
Val Thorens6.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Machu-Pichu
Val Thorens6.3Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Olympic
Val Thorens8.6Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence l'Arcelle Ancolies
Val Thorens7.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Hotel Bel Horizon
Les Menuires7.7Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidences P&V Premium Les Alpages de Reberty
Val Thorens6.0Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Temples du Soleil
Les Menuires7.7Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Club MMV Le Coeur des Loges - voordeeltarief
Val Thorens5.4Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Residence Chalet 6 Quartier Balcons
Val Thorens8.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Chalet Mouflon
Val Thorens7.0Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Montana Soleil
Val Thorens7.5Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Montana Premier
Val Thorens8.5Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Montagnettes Le Hameau du Soleil (vh. Soleil 1)
Val Thorens7.4Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Montagnettes Soleil 2
Val Thorens6.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Beau Soleil
Les Menuires7.9Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Hotel Village Clubs du Soleil
Val Thorens8.0Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Montagnettes l'Oxalys
Val Thorens7.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Hotel Club MMV Les Arolles
Val Thorens7.0Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Tikal
Val Thorens8.1Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Montagnettes Le Hameau du Kashmir
Val Thorens8.7Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Koh-I Nor
Val Thorens8.8Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Hotel Le Sherpa
Les Menuires7.3Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Chalet Bettaix Rose
Les Menuires7.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Chalet Bettaix Eden
Val Thorens8.0Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Roc de Peclet Ancolies
Val Thorens8.8Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Hotel Koh-I Nor
Snow report & 7-day forecast
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Who Is Les Trois Vallées For?
Les Trois Vallées suits virtually every type of skier. Beginners benefit from gentle magic-carpet and platter-served nursery slopes in each valley, while intermediates can spend an entire fortnight exploring the 893 km of blue and red runs without ever repeating the same route. Experts are equally rewarded, with steep couloirs, off-piste bowls above 3 000 m and dedicated freeride zones that test even elite riders.
Families are well catered for too. Ski schools operate across all the main resorts, children's areas are clearly signposted and the mix of gondola and chairlift access means young or less-confident skiers are never forced onto intimidating drag lifts to reach the main terrain.
Slopes and Lifts
The area's roughly 893 km of groomed pistes range from wide motorway blues to technical black descents, and the network is stitched together by around 86 lifts. The fleet breaks down into 31 chairlifts, 23 gondolas, 5 cable cars, 12 platters and 18 magic carpets, meaning queue times at key junctions are kept manageable even during peak school-holiday weeks. Cable cars provide fast access to the highest glacial terrain, keeping summit riding possible well into spring.
Navigation between valleys is intuitive once you understand the central ridge system. A single lift pass covers the entire domain, so there is no need to budget separately for each valley. Beginners should note that crossing from one valley to another involves intermediate-level runs, so a few days of practice before attempting the full circuit is advisable.
Snow Reliability
Historical snow data from Nivosola shows consistently strong peak depths over the past five seasons: 168 cm in 2020/21, 173 cm in 2021/22, 161 cm in 2022/23, a remarkable 235 cm in 2023/24 and 170 cm in 2024/25. That pattern of maximum depths well above 150 cm every single winter underlines why Les Trois Vallées has a strong reputation for reliable conditions.
The high-altitude terrain, with several lift-served points above 3 000 m, means even in leaner snow years the upper runs hold quality cover. Snowmaking infrastructure supplements natural snowfall on key access runs lower in the valleys, reducing the risk of disrupted skiing during thin-snow spells in January or early March.
Apres-Ski and Atmosphere
Les Trois Vallées is as famous for its lively apres-ski scene as for its skiing. Courchevel attracts a glamorous international crowd, Meribel has a strong British and mixed-European atmosphere with busy slope-side bars, and Val Thorens, as the highest resort in Europe, keeps the energy going late into the evening with a compact, pedestrian-friendly village centre.
Restaurant quality across the three valleys is high, ranging from relaxed mountain canteens serving hearty Savoyard dishes to fine-dining spots with panoramic views. Non-skiers are not forgotten either, with spas, snowshoe routes, ice rinks and snow-scooter excursions available throughout the season.
Getting There and Practical Tips
The nearest major airport is Chambery (roughly 2 hours by road), while Lyon Saint-Exupery and Geneva both offer a wider choice of flights and are approximately 2 to 2.5 hours away. Grenoble is another useful gateway. Direct train services from Paris Gare de Lyon reach Moutiers-Salins station, from which shuttle transfers run to all three valleys.
Book accommodation early for peak weeks in February and at Christmas, as the 60 properties listed on Nivosola from EUR 286 per person fill quickly. Renting ski equipment in resort is convenient and often cheaper than travelling with your own gear. A six-day lift pass covering the full Trois Vallées domain unlocks the entire 893 km network, so buy the full area pass rather than a single-valley option unless you plan to stay local on your first day.
Best Time to Go
January and February offer the most reliable combination of cold temperatures and good snow cover, and the historical peak depths recorded in these months confirm that the mountains are usually well loaded by mid-January. Early March is also excellent, adding longer daylight hours and slightly softer afternoon snow while still benefiting from winter-level base depths.
Christmas and February half-term are the busiest and most expensive periods. If your schedule is flexible, the first two weeks of January and the second half of March deliver great conditions with noticeably shorter lift queues and better value on accommodation.
Villages in this ski area
Snow depth by winter
Snow reliability: Excellent (94/100), based on altitude and historical snow depth.
Maximum snow depth (cm) per winter season. Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5).
Les Trois Vallées on the map
Lifts and pistes based on OpenStreetMap.
FAQ about Les Trois Vallées
How many km of pistes does Les Trois Vallées have?
Les Trois Vallées has approximately 893 km of marked downhill pistes (source: OpenStreetMap).
How many lifts are there in Les Trois Vallées?
Les Trois Vallées is served by around 86 ski lifts.
What does a ski holiday to Les Trois Vallées cost?
Accommodations in Les Trois Vallées start from around €286 per person; Nivosola compares 60 options, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow in Les Trois Vallées?
Yes. Recent winters reached a maximum snow depth of around 235 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How many kilometres of pistes does Les Trois Vallées have?
Les Trois Vallées has around 893 km of marked pistes, making it the largest linked ski area in the world. The terrain spans three valleys and caters to all ability levels from beginner to expert.
How reliable is the snow in Les Trois Vallées?
Snow reliability is very strong. Nivosola historical data shows maximum snow depths of 168 cm, 173 cm, 161 cm, 235 cm and 170 cm across the five winters from 2020/21 to 2024/25. High-altitude terrain above 3 000 m and widespread snowmaking on lower runs further protect the season.
Where can I find accommodation for Les Trois Vallées on Nivosola?
Nivosola lists 60 accommodations for Les Trois Vallées, with prices starting from EUR 286 per person. Options range across the different resort villages in the area, so you can choose the base that best matches your preferred atmosphere and budget.