Les Menuires 3 Valleys, France

For Beginners

Les Menuires is exceptionally beginner-friendly, with 12 dedicated green runs and 34 blue pistes perfect for building confidence. First-timers will find excellent facilities and dedicated learning areas to help develop their skills at their own pace. A local-area lift pass covering the Belleville Valley offers more than enough terrain for a week-long holiday, with gentle slopes and modern lift infrastructure making progression smooth and enjoyable.

For Intermediates / Advanced

Intermediate skiers will find Les Menuires a paradise, with blue runs making up the majority of the resort's 76 trails. From here, you can easily progress to the 24 challenging red runs. More adventurous skiers should opt for a full-area Three Valleys lift pass, unlocking access to the Courchevel and Meribel valleys alongside the Belleville Valley. That's 600km of pistes and 180 lifts across the world's largest ski area. For those seeking powder, the resort offers dedicated freeride zones including Lac Noir, Lac de Lou, and La Mine freeride park. As always, we recommend hiring a ski guide for off-piste adventures. Let us know your plans and we can arrange one for you.

Staying in Les Menuires

Les Menuires is made up of five distinct quarters, each offering its own character and amenities. La Croisette sits at the heart of the resort at 1,850m altitude and serves as the main hub, with a central gallery connecting shops, restaurants, bars, and the Hotel Le Pelvoux directly to the pistes and ski lifts. The other quarters — Reberty, Les Bruyeres, Preyerand, and Les Fontanettes — are all ski-in, ski-out and connected by free shuttle buses, public elevators, and well-maintained pedestrian pathways, making it easy to explore the full resort.

Our accommodation is located in Reberty, a major residential area offering convenient access to the slopes whilst maintaining a more relaxed atmosphere away from the central bustle. Despite being a purpose-built resort dating from the 1960s, Les Menuires has evolved into a welcoming destination with modern facilities, excellent apres-ski options, and superb value compared to some of its more exclusive Three Valleys neighbours.

Getting to Les Menuires

There are a number of airports suitable for Les Menuires but we would recommend Geneva (GVA) as the best airport to fly into.

Optional add-on:You can add a hassle-free return transfer from Geneva Airport for just £110 per person - excellent value for a direct door-to-door service. Limited to 8 passengers (first come, first served). Our transfer service run at fixed departure times, and your flight will need to arrive or depart within our specified time slots. Book early to guarantee your space.

If this is not suitable we can also recommend Lyon (LYS). Transfers from Geneva (GVA) typically take about one hour and 40 minutes, while Lyon (LYS) takes approximately two and a half hours. Chambery (CMF) is also an option and is significantly closer at about one hour and 20 minutes, making it an excellent alternative when convenient flights are available.