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Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel

Europe's highest ski resort, Val Thorens anchors the vast Les 3 Vallées network — the largest connected ski area in the world, linking Val Thorens, Méribel and Courchevel across 600km of piste.

Snow-sureFamily-friendlyNight skiingCross-country skiing
600km
Total piste
93
Lifts
1300–3230m
Elevation
6 Dec – 18 Apr
Season
Closed for the season
1300m3230m
Weather · data from WeatherAPI.com

Right now — 15:45

18°
Light drizzle
Feels like 16°
Humidity 45%
Pressure 1016 mb
Wind 2 m/s, gust 2 m/s
Visibility 2.0 km
Sunrise 07:04 AM
Sunset 07:58 PM
Tue 8 Sept
10°/22°
Sunny
Wed 9 Sept
7°/11°
Light rain shower
Thu 10 Sept
6°/13°
Light rain shower
Elevation & snow reliability

Snow report

Elevation range
1300m – 3230m
Snow-sure
Yes — Highest resort in Europe at 2300m base
Season
06.12.2025 – 18.04.2026 (Closed for the season)
Opening hours
08:30 – 17:00
Trip planning

Best time to visit

Late January for the finest quiet snow conditions or March for sunny spring skiing. The full ski area typically runs from early December to mid-April, while high-altitude Val Thorens opens from late November to early May. Avoid February due to peak crowds and high prices

Typical conditions

Historic snowfall by month

Approximate cm of snow, typical for this resort.

163
Jan
107
Feb
99
Mar
65
Apr
12
May
82
Nov
135
Dec

Webcams

Val Thorens - Centre Station
Courchevel - Col de la Loze
Meribel - Mottaret Centre
Les Menuires - La Masse

Ski runs — 600km total

120km
20% of total
Easy
282km
47% of total
Intermediate
198km
33% of total
Difficult

Lifts — 93 total

0/22 open
1
Funicular
2
Aerial tramway
8
Gondola
35
Chair lift
40
T-bar / button
2
People mover
5
Rope tow
Chenus.
Forêt
Praz
Saulire
Verdons.

Ski map

Piste & lift data © OpenStreetMap / OpenSkiMap.org
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Ski pass prices

PassAdultYouthChildren
Les 3 Vallées (full area)€84.20€69.00

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Trip cost estimator — Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel

What will this trip actually cost?

Adjust the trip details below — the estimate updates using real pass prices, typical rental rates, and current-season accommodation data.

5
6
2
Yes, for all adults
Ski pass
€84.20/day × 5 days × 2 adults
Ski & boot rental
~€42.67/day × 5 days × 2 adults
Accommodation
~€220.00/night · High
€1,320.00
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Flights
Varies by departure city & dates
Estimated total
€2,588.67
excl. flights · 2 adults · 6 nights
This is an estimate, not a quote. Pass and rental prices are pulled from current listings; accommodation reflects typical High pricing for this resort and may vary by exact dates and property. Flights aren’t included — use the link above to check live fares from your departure city.

Ski rental

Courchevel
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Val Thorens
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Méribel
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Les Menuires
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Brides-les-Bains
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Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
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Getting there

Airport — Chambéry (CMF)
130km to resort · 2h 5m drive · 2h 5m shuttle (Alps2Alps)
Airport — Torino (TRN)
127km to resort · 1h 45m drive · 1h 45m shuttle (Alps2Alps)
Airport — Grenoble (GNB)
193km to resort · 2h 21m drive · 2h 21m shuttle (Alps2Alps)
Airport — Geneva (GVA)
199km to resort · 2h 26m drive · 2h 26m shuttle (Alps2Alps)
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Ski holiday

Flights, transfers and a catered chalet in Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel, booked as one package with Skiworld.

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Where to stay, by village

Val Thorens
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Les Menuires
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Brides-les-Bains
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Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
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Accommodation

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Frequently asked questions

+How big is the Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel ski area?

Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel has 600km of piste served by 93 lifts, with a vertical range from 1300m to 3230m.

+How much does a day ski pass cost at Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel?

An adult day pass costs €84.20 in the main season. A child's pass is €69.00.

+Is Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel snow-sure?

Highest resort in Europe at 2300m base

+Is Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel a good resort for families?

Ski-in/ski-out with free nursery slopes in the resort centre; ESF childcare from 3 months

+Does Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel have night skiing?

Floodlit runs in Val Thorens

+Does Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel have cross-country / Nordic skiing?

Yes — Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel has 120km of cross-country / langlauf trails.

+What's the nearest airport to Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel?

Torino (TRN), approximately 127km away (around 2h drive).

+When is the Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel ski season?

The current season runs from 6 December 2025 to 18 April 2026.

+When is the best time to visit Les 3 Vallées - Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel?

Late January for the finest quiet snow conditions or March for sunny spring skiing. The full ski area typically runs from early December to mid-April, while high-altitude Val Thorens opens from late November to early May. Avoid February due to peak crowds and high prices

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