The Three Valleys - Skiing:
There are several resorts that make up the Three Valleys. The main ones are Courcheval, Meribel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens, with each of the Three Valley resorts being different.
Kilometres of piste: 600
Number of ski lifts : 200
Number of skiers transported hourly : 260,000
Number of snow cannons : 1,500
Hectares of groomed runs : 2,500
Number of ski patrollers : 320
Piste bashers : 70
Ski instructors : 1,500
Cross-country ski tracks : 130 km
Les Menuires - Skiing:
Les Menuires offers 160 kilometres of pistes and has been graded by 'Where to Ski and Snowboard 2007' as follows:
4/5 for snow
5/5 for extent
4/5 for experts
5/5 for intermediates
3/5 for beginners
With many wide blues, off piste, stunning views, challenging blacks, and only two drag lifts in the whole resort, Les Menuires caters for every skier and snowboarder. Les Menuires is just two lifts from Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, guaranteeing you snow from before Christmas until after Easter. As well as Les Menuires and Val Thorens, you can ski to Meribel and Courchevel with the Three Valleys lift pass which gives you access to 600 kilometres of piste!
We will also be delighted to accompany you on the piste for two days of your holiday to ensure you get the most out of the resort. We can show you the best runs and restaurants, how to avoid the queues and generally save you from having to read a piste map so that you can relax and enjoy the stunning views.
Les Menuires - Resort Information:
Les Menuires is the least well-known, most French and most accessible resort in the Three Valleys. From the skier's point of view, this translates into mostly uncrowded pistes and short queues at the chairlifts. You can also ski the 'Itinéraires du Soleil' (which roughly translated means 'the sunshine path'), all day long on south and west-facing slopes to maximise your sun-tan!
Another good point for many is the fact that Les Menuires is such nice family resort - definitely lacking in the fur-coated snobs which frequent some of the other resorts nearby. It has a good selection of bars, restaurants and shops, a well-equipped sports centre (with indoor swimming pool, gym, jacuzzi, hammam, sauna and squash court), outdoor swimming pool, cinema, night clubs and an ice skating rink.
Other Activities:
Dog Sledding, Night Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Sledging, Ice Skating, Paragliding, visit Lugeland, Skidoo Expeditions
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