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The
Three Valleys has the swankiest resorts
in the Alps at one end and the highest at
the other making it the biggest
lift-linked ski area in the world.
The four major resorts in the 3 valleys
are
Courchevel,
Meribel,
Les Menuires
and
Val Thorens
none
of them are cheap but Les Menuires is clearly
the best value for money. The Three Vallees, a vast
snow sure ski area, which offers over
600km of lift and piste linked
terrain, 180 ski lifts and in excess of
1,200 snow cannons. A keen skier or
boarder could cover huge areas, rarely
taking the same run twice which makes for
an exhilarating
holiday.
The
slopes provide for all, with areas
ranging from safe accessible
beginner’s slopes, perfectly
groomed pistes, tree lined
runs, moguls, steeps or a real off piste adventure,
and each resort in the 3 Valleys has
something to offer. In each resort there
are also a huge range of activities and
facilities to check out once you are off
the pistes.
There are also a good range of
après ski bars and night clubs
across the Three Valleys, although some
resorts are livelier than others. If a
quieter holiday is for you then many
resorts offer spas and swimming pools to
relax in and forget the worries of life
back home.
In
terms of accommodation there is something
to cater for all tastes and budgets from
low cost options to luxury residences
with fantastic facilities. Eating out in
the Three Valleys, offers an exciting
variety of choices. Exhilarate your taste
buds fine dining at any of the 10
Michelin starred restaurant scattered
across the 3 Valleys, or have a simple
good value meal, and try tartiflette or
Mountain burgers by the side of the pistes.
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Meribel
Located
at the heart of the Three Valleys, Meribel has long
been a favourite with the British. Meribel has managed
to hang on to its alpine charm with
tastefully designed chalets and
residences and friendly village centre.
Whilst there are 150km of piste in the Meribel Valley
which cater for all levels of ability,
although the full 600km of the Three
Valleys are easily accessible if you
really want to explore. Après ski
here is amongst the liveliest in the
Three Valleys.
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Val Thorens
Located at an altitude of 2,300 meters,
Val Thorens
is not only the highest resort in the
Three Valleys, but the highest in
Europe. Val Thorens is a
purpose built car free resort with a
range of accommodation to suit all
budgets. There is terrain here to suit
all abilities, Val Thorens is hailed
as one of the best intermediate areas in
the Three Valleys and has recently
invested 1.5 million Euros in a special
area specifically for beginners. Last but
not least Val Thorens has a
reputation for having surprisingly lively
nightlife.
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Les Menuires
Les
Menuires has
a great position in the Three Valleys
with excellent skiing and snowboarding on
offer for all levels. The resort has an
unpretentious atmosphere and is the best
value for money resort in the three
valleys with prices much lower than its
neighbours. Les Menuires has
specially developed pistes and
activities suited to children so families
are catered for on and off the
slopes.
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Courchevel
Courchevel
is
the most extensive and varied ski sector
of the Three Valleys. The resort itself
is split into 5 different levels each
offering its own ambience; the most
prestigious of which is Courchevel 1850
renowned for its glitz and
glamour.Below
is Courchevel
1650 with a family orientated village
feel and its own sector of pistes. Courchevel is the
only ski resort in the world that can
proudly boast of 7 Michelin star
chefs.
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