Discover infinity: the longest ski descents in Les 3 Vallées

• Length of descent: 1440m (from 2740m to 1300m)

• Distance: 7.878 kilometers

• Difficulty level: Red

• Ski trails used: Combe de la Saulire, Verdons, Plantrey, Brigues and Amoureux

• Access: Saulire Express, Pas du Lac, Saulire cable car, Marmottes, Vizelle or Suisses

• Departure from the emblematic summit offering spectacular 360° views of the Alps, with Grande Casse and Mont Blanc in the background.

• Plunge into the Combe de la Saulire, a mythical red run offering generous width and undulating terrain, ideal for fans of grandiose sensations.

• Multiple variations along the trail, giving skiers the chance to choose their own adventure.

• Relax on the Verdons piste, a pleasant green descent through the woods, leading directly to Courchevel 1850 and its famous high-altitude restaurants.

• Cross Courchevel 1850 under the bridge to the left of the Chenus gondola departure, then towards the Brigues piste, a steady red descent through spruce forests.

Pass through the Lovers' Trail for a well-deserved break before reaching Le Praz, an authentic village to discover if the weather permits.

Ascent: 940 metres (from 2540m to 1600m)

Distance: 6.862 kilometers

• Difficulty level: Red

Ski trails used: Roc Merlet, Pyramides, Grandes Bosses, Indiens, Marquis

Access: Chanrossa or Roc Merlet chairlifts

Departure from the picturesque Col de Chanrossa, a little-visited spot offering authentic charm and the starting point for numerous freerando adventures in the Avals valley.

The Roc Merlet red run, with its steep, undulating slopes, immediately plunges you into the excitement of the descent, with the majestic Pyramide mountain as a backdrop.

Then on to the blue Pyramides run, where you can relax and enjoy the pleasures of a playful, immersive descent.

Then head for Grandes Bosses, a similar slope to the previous one, inviting you to prolong the pleasure of sliding.

• Finish your descent gently in the Yepa Canyon and on the Indian Trail, where you can ski peacefully in the heart of a stunning natural landscape.

• Ascent: 1502 metres (from 2952m to 1450m)

Distance: 10 kilometers

• Difficulty level: Red

Ski trails used: Combe du Vallon, Mures Rouges, Ours and Truite

• Start your adventure with an obligatory pause to admire the breathtaking scenery of the Gébroulaz glacier, offering an incomparable high-altitude ambience.

• Then launch yourself into the famous Combe du Vallon, a mythical run that requires stamina and endurance to be completed without interruption. Enjoy spectacular views over the valley and the wildly beautiful Tueda reserve.

• Continue your gentle descent through the Piste de Mures Rouges and the Piste de L'Ours, where you can admire the majestic Arolles, some of them over a hundred years old, adorning the alpine landscape.

• Finish in style on the classic Piste de La Truite, gliding peacefully to your arrival point at Meribel Chaudanne.

• Access from the summit of Meribel Mont-Vallon.

• Difference in altitude: 1400 metres (from 2850m to 1450m)

Distance: 11.100 kilometers

Difficulty level: Blue

• Ski trails used: Lac de la Chambre Bleue, Mures Rouges, Ours and Truite

• Depart from the pass between Val Thorens and Méribel Mottaret, starting the descent on a blue trail before plunging into an enchanting valley, surrounded by majestic peaks and imposing crests.

• Take the Lac de la Chambre Bleue trail, offering total immersion in a breathtaking landscape.

• Continue your adventure on the Mures Rouges trail, through mid-mountain landscapes where dense forests and old-growth Cembros pines add a touch of magic to your descent. In April, keep an eye out for marmots in their natural habitat.

• Follow up with the L'Ours trail, offering a real getaway in the heart of the Tuéda nature park. Although the slope is not steep, let yourself be seduced by the breathtaking beauty of the panoramic views.

Finish in style on the classic La Truite piste, gliding between towering fir trees while admiring the breathtaking view of the mythical Saulire, before reaching your final destination at Méribel Centre.

• Ascent: 2704m to 1390m (1314m downhill)

Distance: 8.8 kilometers

Level of difficulty: Blue

• Ski trails used: Grand Lac, Pelozet, Biolley and Village

• Depart from the Roc des 3 Marches, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Les 3 Vallées, with the peaks of the Northern Alps and the majestic Mont Blanc in the background.

• Start your descent on the Grand Lac piste, a long, wide run dotted with gentle undulations, offering a gentle descent to the foot of the imposing Beca and Gros Tougne peaks.

• Cross the alpine meadows of Grand Paradis Blanc to reach the junction platform of the Saint Martin 1 gondola and the Saint Martin Express chairlift, while marvelling at the unspoilt beauty of alpine nature.

Continue your journey on the Biolley blue run, which takes you gently up to the summit of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, then into the heart of the village on the Village blue run. You've arrived at your destination, steeped in the magic of the 3 Valleys.

• Ascent: 3200m to 1825m (1375m downhill)

Distance: 7.2 kilometers

Difficulty level: Red

• Ski trails used: Col de l'Audzin, Gentiane, Cumin

• Before you set off, take in the 360° panorama from the Cime Caron, offering breathtaking views of the Alpine peaks of the Tarentaise and Maurienne regions, including Mont Blanc, Grande Casse, Barre des Ecrins, Meije and Mont Pourri.

• Start your descent on the "Col de l'Audzin" red run, plunging you into 4 kilometers of descent and 850 meters of vertical drop through the Lou valley, then joining the Combe de Caron for a technical and sustained descent requiring endurance and mastery.

• Then take the blue "Gentiane" run alongside the Caron gondola and the torrent of the same name, giving your legs a well-deserved rest.

Finish in style on the "boulevard Cumin", taking you to the start of the Plan de l'Eau chairlift, the lowest lift in the Val Thorens ski area. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Péclet massif overlooking the resort, and let the majesty of the mountains wash over you.

• Ascent: 3230m to 2350m (880m downhill)

Distance: 5.4 kilometers

Difficulty level: Red

• Ski trails used: Bouchet, La Croix d'Antide, Mauriennaise

• Disembark at the top of the Bouchet chairlift, the last fixed-grip chairlift in the Val Thorens/Orelle area, culminating at 3230m. Enjoy breathtaking views of the famous Aiguilles d'Arve and the majestic Ecrins mountain range.

• Start your descent on the red Bouchet trail, an undulating descent with compressions to punctuate the first part, offering a striking mineral landscape.

• Then switch to the Croix d'Antide, a wide run that takes you to the bottom of the Mauriennaise piste before reaching the Plan Bouchet.

All the way down, you'll be skiing in front of the impressive Aiguilles d'Arve, keeping these majestic mountains in your sights throughout your adventure.