Fun skiing itineraries all over Les 3 Vallées

Fun skiing itineraries all over Les 3 Vallées

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ADOPT A VERTICAL ATTITUDE AT THE HEART OF LES 3 VALLÉES 

When you’re skiing as a family, it’s not always easy to organise your day in such a way that keeps everybody happy and ensures that all ages have a great time.

But by choosing the world’s largest ski area, you get to pick from endless ways to enjoy yourself on the slopes!

A range of fun areas, perfectly suited to families with children, as well as beginner and intermediate skiers, have been designed to combine fun skiing with mountain exploration.

So you can identify them easily, these areas are marked as “Ski & Fun Zones” on the piste map.

If you dream of taking your little tribe on easy itineraries that are also fun or immersed in nature, of discovering specially designed areas where children can have a great time in total safety, or of being able to learn more about local flora and fauna while enjoying a snack in a buzzing atmosphere on the slopes, we’ve got just the thing!

Take your pick!

Fun modules, obstacle courses, play areas, skiing... other words for happiness!

The Yepa Canyon - Courchevel play area
The Yepa Canyon - Courchevel

Courchevel

Le Canyon Yepa

Le Canyon Yepa

Courchevel Moriond Sector

The Yépa Canyon in Courchevel in the 3 Valleys

Atmosphere: Off the beaten track, a wild canyon nestled at the heart of the forest!

Theme: Under the watchful eye of little Native American girl Yepa, connect with the spirits of nature as you ski.

What can you do there? In this fun area designed for children, discover a route filled with slaloms, boxes, arches, and obstacles. From the Giant Native American headdress to squaw’s feathers and dreamcatchers, the décor will instantly transport you to the land of Native Americans!

Access: Via the Ariondaz gondola lift.

Western Ski Park

Western Ski Park

Courchevel Moriond Sector

Atmosphere: Away from the crowd, a protected area for learning to ski in total safety. A sun-soaked zone featuring a gentle slope with two magic carpets for an effortless climb.

Theme: Peace between cowboys and Native Americans!

What can you do there? Here, little apprentice skiers can visit the Perle de Lune tepee for fun activities, face-painting workshops, and archery.

Access: Via the Ariondaz gondola lift

Natural Canyon

Natural Canyon

Courchevel Moriond Sector

Atmosphere: A place children love! A huge canyon to snake through in total safety, far away from the hustle and bustle of the resort.

What can you do there? Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and glide freely from one side of the mountain to the other, through the middle of a spruce forest.

Access: Via the Signal chairlift

Le Family Park

Le Family Park

Courchevel Saulire Sector

Atmosphere: Les 3 Vallées’ most iconic fun snowpark, aimed at everybody, beginners and experienced skiers alike.

Theme: An area designed around the theme of the Incas.

What can you do there? Endless possibilities, from easy options to real technical challenges that satisfy all ages: moguls, boardercross, whoops, bouncy castle, Big Air bag and easy boxes… Daring visitors can even ride a miniature electric snowmobile!

Access: Located under the Verdons gondola lift

Courchevel play area, Western ski park
Courchevel - Western ski park

Méribel

Le Yéti Park

Le Yéti Park

Méribel Mottaret 

Atmosphere: The perfect park for fun skiing on a wide, easy green run. A route dotted with entertaining modules that kids adore.

Theme: Designed around the theme of the Himalayas, the park puts mascot Yooni in pride of place.

What can you do there? A fun trip to Yeti country: slalom peacefully through talking tunnels, admire the surrounding summits using telescopes, toot the Tibetan horns and settle down in a cave to hear the story of the Yeti… and catch your breath!

Access: Via the Combes chairlift

Turn & Run

Turn & Run

Méribel Mottaret 

Atmosphere: A fun area that’s open to all ages for safe skiing.

What can you do there? Easy challenges around a huge variety of modules: banked turns, mini half-pipe, whoops, tunnels, and little bridges… as well as giant cushions for doing nothing but sitting back and soaking up the views.

Access: Via the Plattières gondola lift or the Chatelet chairlift

Open Park - Rookie Zone

Open Park - Rookie Zone

Méribel Mottaret 

Atmosphere: A snowpark for all abilities, from beginners who want to discover the discipline, to experienced freestylers. This fast-moving park is laid out along the length of the Chatelet chairlift.

Theme: It’s THE easy snowpark in Les 3 Vallées.

What can you do there? Have fun and speed along on the many half-pipe modules, boxes, rails, jumps, kickers… Or take it easy and relax at the chalet with deckchairs, music and table football while your little tribe lets off steam!

Access: Via the Plattières gondola lift or the Chatelet chairlift

La piste des Inuits

La piste des Inuits

Méribel 

Atmosphere: An easy run immersed in the polar world of the Far North. A joyful, family atmosphere showcasing nature, arctic animals, and the Northern Lights.

Theme: Mascot Yatho will take you into the world of the Inuits, where imagination is the watchword.

What can you do there? Hidden in the Altiport forest, discover a world apart: an Inuit village, a giant fish-drying hut, wild animal sculptures, a slalom run beneath ice arches and a great many more activities themed around the Far North.

Access: From the Chaudanne plateau, take the Saulire Express 1 or Rhodos 1 and 2 gondola lifts, From the Altiport, via the Altiport chairlift.

La piste des animaux

La piste des animaux

Méribel 

Atmosphere: The silence and peace of an enchanting forest. It’s even more magical when it snows: then it feels like being wrapped in cottony softness.

Theme: An easy run for setting off to discover Vanoise wildlife.

What can you do there? At the start of the run, the first ibex sets the tone. Guided by educational panels, learn more about the massif’s animals: marmots, wild boar, deer, bearded vultures, black grouse and more.

Access: Via the Rhodos 1 and 2 gondola lifts, then the Blanchot green run

Whoops Line Boarder Cross

Whoops Line Boarder Cross

Méribel 

Atmosphere: A whole host of fun activities in total safety. A snowpark accessible to all skiers, whatever their ability.

Theme: One route entirely dedicated to whoops for 100% fun snowsports on skis or a snowboard.

What can you do there? Let the waves of snow carry you away before the fun continues at the Elements Park, or on the resort’s runs.

Access: Via the Legends chairlift or the Arpasson ski tow

Friendly Natural Park - The ski resort of Les Menuires in Les 3 Valleys
Friendly Natural Park - Les Menuires

Les Menuires

Easy Rider

Easy Rider

Les Menuires

Atmosphere: A fun area that’s perfect for children and beginner skiers.

Theme: Part of the ‘Easy Rider’ category, set off to discover La Montagnette: 400 metres of super-easy vertical drop to La Croisette, by following the pink-coloured direction signs.

What can you do there? Take it easy to warm up on wide, easy runs!

A map of runs accessible with a Mini Pass Easy Rider is available from our skipass sales outlets.

Friendly Natural Park

Friendly Natural Park

Les Menuires

Atmosphere: Cut off from the world, bask in the calm of the mountains and the privilege of skiing through the heart of an unspoilt natural environment.

Theme: Mountain animals take pride of place in an area that has been fully redesigned to offer the best possible experience!

What can you do there? Open your eyes and ears to set off in search of the wild animals populating the Vanoise massif: golden eagles, black grouse, rock ptarmigans and whistling marmots. Perfect your style, an incredible range of wildlife is out there watching!

Access: Via the La Masse 1 or Pointe de la Masse gondola lift

The zipline in Orelle, located between Val Thorens and Orelle: thrilling and dizzying sensations
The Bee - Val Thorens Zipline

Val Thorens

La Bee - Cascade de tyroiennes

La Bee - Cascade de tyroiennes

Val Thorens

Atmosphere: An aerial adventure trail with 3 sections of zip lines, for a solo or two-person flight over the slopes. Thrills guaranteed.

Theme: Like a bee gathering pollen in the sunshine, fly over the resort and gaze upon breath-taking views of Les 3 Vallées.

What can you do there? 1,800 metres of zip line descent at almost 80 kilometres an hour, with 2 intermediary stops. An unforgettable experience!

Access: At the top of the La Moutière chairlift, accessible on foot or on skis.

La Piste de l'Espace

La Piste de l'Espace

Val Thorens

La Piste de l'Espace at Val Thorens in the 3 Valleys

Atmosphere: A fun run to fly you to the Moon.

Theme: Space-themed décor, in the company of all of Val Thorens’ mascots: Valthy the marmot, Abby the bee, Chamy the Chamois goat and Foxy the fox.

What can you do there? Have a great time with the family, challenge yourself on the whoops, hurtle through tunnels and slalom through snails in the snow. The perfect way to learn to ski while having fun.

Access: Via the 2 Lacs chairlift. Accessible with the Easy Rider beginners’ pass.

L'Expérience Spatiale

L'Expérience Spatiale

Val Thorens

The Space Experience at Val Thorens in the 3 Valleys

Atmosphere: A brand new beginners area designed for families. A wealth of fun modules for getting your fill of thrills, even as a beginner.

Theme: A freestyle experience that gives you wings!

What can you do there? Get started with the snowpark characters: fly on whoops, slalom between arches and learn how to land on your feet on the boxes.

Access: Via the 2 Lacs chairlift. Accessible with the Easy Rider beginners’ pass

The Igloo Village

The Igloo Village

Val Thorens

Atmosphere: Cool! The Igloo Village has been reinvented to offer an extraordinary experience at the heart of Les 3 Vallées. Don’t forget your mittens!

Theme: A village arranged around 3 “frozen”areas: the Ice Bar for sipping a cocktail, the Ice Restaurant for warming up around a Savoyard fondue… and the 3 bedrooms in the Ice Hotel for a night unlike any other in the summits.

What can you do there? This season, you can visit a cave carved into the ice, and see pirate-themed ice sculptures.

Access: On the Combe de Thorens green run, accessible on foot or on skis from Val Thorens centre.

Why ski in Les 3 Vallées?

The 10 good reasons

The 3 valleys: the largest ski area in the world
Every winter season, Les 3 Vallées ski area attracts enthusiasts from all over the world, who are eager to get going on this multi-facetted, limitless playground. Snowsports lovers seeking the reassurance of a skiing and snow cover guarantee throughout the winter season…

Discover why they choose to settle in the 3 Valleys area...
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The 3 valleys: the largest ski area in the world

An easy plan

Les 3 Vallées has created a whole range of skipasses to meet every need: you can ski on your own or with a group or family, for one day, a weekend, a week’s holiday or for the entire season.

Buy your skipass online before you arrive to gain time: buy your 3 Vallées skipass online to be the first on slopes, easy and comfortable. Less wait, more ski!

Buy your skipass online

To enjoy this exceptional itinerary and the entirety of Les 3 Vallées ski area in the best possible conditions.

WEATHER FORECAST

Knowing the snow conditions and weather forecast for the next 3 days in the seven 3 Vallées ski resorts is a real help when organising an unforgettable holiday in the heart of the largest ski area in the world.

Weather Forecast

WEBCAMS

Here you will find all the webcams in Les 3 Vallées ski area. These cameras are situated at strategic points in each of the ski resorts and provide a mine of useful information so you can prepare and make the most of your ski outings!

Webcams

SKI RUN AND LIFT OPENINGS

Each day, you can check what Les 3 Vallées has to offer you by viewing live information on the opening conditions and the times and state of the lifts, ski runs and links.

Ski run & lift openings

To prepare for your off-piste skiing day, consult the Avalanche Risk Estimate Bulletin. These information are essential in order to evaluate your off-piste outing. If you decide to do off-piste, think about to be accompanied by a mountain professional.

Avalanche Risk Estimate Bulletin

Check Les 3 Vallées app for access to live info when you’re on the ski area (ski run and ski lift opening times, opening times for links between Les 3 Vallées, weather forecasts…)

App 3 Vallées

Sharing and reunion

To discover
with the family

The shared experience of a ski holiday is a highlight for any family, bringing its members closer together, withstanding the passing of time, filling photo albums and leading to many a funny story at family dinners… Skiing as a family brings you together somewhere else, allowing you to reach new heights !