Our 4 easy, stunning itineraries starting out from Val Thorens

Take the Portette chairlift, then the Thorens Funitel. At the summit, head left to La Lory blue run. Enter a totally different world as you pass through Le Bouchet glacial valley, a wild stretch that’s a world away from modernity. There, you’ll hear only:

Board the Orelle-Caron gondola lift, which was renovated in December 2021 to offer faster access to one of Les 3 Vallées’ legendary summits: Cime Caron (3,200 metres) and its stunning panorama.

With a 360° view, see over 1,000 Alpine summits unfurl before you:

Head to Les Menuires sector and get started on La Pointe de la Masse. The summit offers beautiful panoramic views, as well as a large terrace for enjoying a coffee in the sunshine.

Not to mention one unusual guest: an XXL ibex for original, highly “instagrammable” photos!

Break over, for the second leg of the journey, take the Roc 2 to west-facing blue runs offering exceptional quality snow. And to keep a souvenir of your day: head over to the Saint Martin Express chairlift.

Put on your best smile: each chair gets its photo taken… which you can collect when you get to the summit.

Its name is an homage to the victims of the Second World War. At that time, the Belleville Valley’s inhabitants helped a great many Jewish people to hide from the German occupiers.

Today, Jérusalem is a remarkable itinerary in Les 3 Vallées: a beautiful blue run taking you to Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, a mountain village which has managed to hold onto its authenticity.

You’ll think you’ve been transported to Lapland when the sun finally makes an appearance after it’s been snowing all night!

Located in the majestic Vanoise Park, the Plan de Tueda nature reserve is a wild, protected area offering some magical sights.

The Lac de la Chambre blue run and Ours green run mean your entire little tribe of skiers can plunge into the heart of a thousand-year-old pine forest.

Head to the Combes 1 chairlift and get off at the middle station.

Under the supervision of blue mascot Yooni, your children can slalom joyfully between the run’s different modules. The more daring can even venture onto the toboggans or set off to explore the park grotto. It’s the perfect playground for a break during a day of family skiing!

Board the Saulire gondola lift. Setting off from the top of La Saulire, at an altitude of 2,740 metres, head to the Family Cool sector via the Inuits run. Designed around the theme of the Far North, this area offers:

The piste des Animaux is another point of interest for all ages and major nature enthusiasts. Accessible from the Altiport chairlift (8 seats facing each other so the whole family can travel at the same time!), this area is a chance to discover everything you need to know about mountain wildlife and plantlife.

And if you manage to stay quiet for long enough, you may even hear the calls of the animals with which we share this privileged place.

Head to the Loze chairlift. From Col de la Loze, enjoy stunning panoramic views over the Méribel valley. It’s also the legendary finish stage of the 2019 Tour de France… which the resort is delighted to be hosting once again for its 2023 edition!

Did you know? In summer, a cycle path lets you try out the stage for yourself… so you can see how you measure up to the Tour’s big names!

A range of easy routes back to Val Thorens are available, depending on your preferences and fitness.

From the centre of Val Thorens, treat yourself by soaking up some rays on the well-named Plein Sud chairlift, before taking the 3 Vallées Funitel.

At the summit, embark on a photo session in front of the frame facing the stunning Mont Blanc massif. A magical start to the day!

At the top of the Pas du Lac gondola lift, the rocky Saulire overhang will transport you in a wave of a magic wand to the spectacular world of the high mountains. Soak up an incredible panoramic view over Courchevel valley and the Aiguille du Fruit.

From the summit, take the exceptionally long Creux run, and ski in a mountain landscape overlooked by the Vanoise summits.

In this wild, sunny landscape that boasts wide runs adapted to family skiing, enjoy a leisurely glide to explore the Yepa Canyon, a fun area at the heart of a natural canyon.

Your children will love tearing down the slopes following in the tracks of the little Sioux, Yepa.