Three Valleys

The Three Valleys, or Les Trois Vallées, is the world's largest interlinked ski area, and no destination concentrates more exceptional ski chalets. Around 600km of connected pistes join a family of celebrated resorts, from the palatial chalets of Courchevel 1850 to the snow-sure heights of Val Thorens, with every shade of luxury in between. Whether you are planning a fully catered ski chalet holiday in the Three Valleys or a luxury apartment on the piste for a lavish week, our plethora of chalets are sure to match your desires. Catered chalets in the Three Valleys set the standard for the rest of the Alps: a dedicated chalet host will look after the chalet, drive you anywhere within the resort, and cook for your group. Many chalets offer larger teams of staff, with many having the option to include a pre-arrival menu consultation that can include wine pairing, so every meal is built around you. Meanwhile, a host looks after the chalet. Most of our catered chalets here also come with a driver and a concierge. 

The Resorts of the Three Valleys

The Three Valleys cover three distinct valleys: Vallée de Saint-Bon, Vallée des Allues, and La Vallée des Belleville. Each expresses a distinct character unique to itself.

The Courchevel Valley

Vallée de Saint-Bon includes Courchevel 1850, Courchevel 1650 Moriond, Courchevel 1550 Village, Courchevel 1300 Le Praz and La Tania. Courchevel 1850 is the flagship, with a greater concentration of five-star chalets than any ski resort in the world; Moriond and Village offer more relaxed luxury, Le Praz keeps its old-village soul, and La Tania is the quiet, wooded base that families love.

The Méribel Valley

Vallée des Allues consists of Méribel, Méribel Village, Méribel Mottaret, Les Allues and Brides-les-Bains. Méribel sits at the geographic heart of the Three Valleys, which makes it the perfect base for skiing the whole area, and its strict chalet-style architecture has kept the resort as handsome as any in the Alps.

The Belleville Valley

La Vallée des Belleville consists of Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville and Orelle. Val Thorens, the highest resort in Europe, sits at a resort level of 2,300m. Delivering the surest snow and the liveliest energy, while Saint Martin de Belleville is the connoisseur's choice: an authentic Savoyard village with quietly wonderful chalets and one lift ride to the whole circuit.

Luxury Catered Chalets, Apartments & Accommodation in the Three Valleys

Luxury Accommodation in the Three Valleys runs just as wide as the skiing: serviced apartments above the snow front in Val Thorens, Ski-in/Ski-out chalets and chalets with hot tubs throughout the area, and self-catered homes for those who prefer their own rhythm. View all our luxury ski chalets in the Three Valleys using the button below, or widen the search to our full collection of luxury ski chalets in France.

Skiing the Three Valleys

The Three Valleys offers 600km of piste, 118km of cross-country skiing, and 170 lifts, the highest reaching 3,230m altitude, and with the great majority of the skiing above 1,800m the snow record is superb. Beginners are spoiled in Courchevel's gentle bowls, and La Tania's sheltered greens. Intermediates can cruise valley to valley and barely repeat a piste in a week, and experts have the couloirs above Courchevel and the big, steep faces of the Belleville side to keep them honest. Few ski areas reward a full week so completely.

Getting to the Three Valleys

Located approximately two and a half hours from Geneva airport, all resorts are very easily accessible, with Lyon, Chambery and Grenoble offering alternative routes in. Rail travellers can reach Moutiers, a short transfer from Courchevel, Méribel and the Belleville valley. Tell our Ski Specialists where you are travelling from, and they will map the easiest route to your chalet.

Three Valleys Ski Chalet Holidays: Your Questions Answered

Which Three Valleys resort has the best luxury chalets?

Courchevel 1850 takes the crown for outright opulence, with the area's most palatial chalets. Méribel offers classic chalet charm at the centre of the lift system, and Saint Martin de Belleville is the pick for quiet, authentic luxury. Between them, the Three Valleys holds the greatest concentration of luxury ski chalets anywhere in the world.

Can I book a catered ski chalet in the Three Valleys?

Yes, and there is no better place on earth to do it! The most sought-after catered chalets book well ahead, particularly for Christmas, New Year and February half term, so it pays to enquire as soon as your dates are set.

Is one lift pass valid across the whole Three Valleys?

Yes. The Three Valleys pass covers every resort and lift in the area, including the 4th valley of Orelle. Cheaper single-valley passes are available, which can make sense for beginners staying close to home, but for most skiers the full Three Valleys pass is the ideal choice for full access to all connected resorts in the area.

How big is the Three Valleys ski area?

The Three Valleys is the largest interlinked ski area in the world. 600km of connected pistes, 170 lifts and skiing up to 3,230m altitude, spread across three valleys and more than a dozen villages. You could ski here every day for a week and never take the same run twice!

Where should families stay in the Three Valleys?

Méribel and La Tania are the family favourites, pairing excellent ski schools with calm, walkable villages, and many of our family ski chalets here come with bunk rooms, pools and cinema rooms that keep every generation happy. Saint Martin de Belleville suits families seeking a quieter escape.