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Relaxing village just a stone's throw from amazing skiing
I was here with my partner in February. We were looking for a place where we could relax after skiing. La Tania fulfilled all our expectations for a winter sports holiday, tranquility but exciting slopes. Incredibly beautiful ski area! Top marks all around.
Good variety of terrain
We spent most of our time savouring the delicious Savoyard food! I've known this ski resort for more than 30 years. It's got something for everyone and some great mogul runs.
Wonderful outside of school holidays
We spent a week at Courchevel 1850 during February half-term with our children aged 7 and 10. Great ski resort with lots to do for the kids, cinema, luge, climbing wall, skating rink and the Family Park, which they really enjoyed. Only thing was it was crowded due to the French school holidays, if you can go outside those dates you're better off.
Highest ski resort in Europe
Was in Val Tho this winter and loved the way the slopes run right through the village centre. It was a 2-minute walk from my apartment to the slopes. This is intermediate paradise - not so many black slopes but you can carve to your heart's delight all day. A shame the Cime Caron was closed when I went, but the view across to Orelle from the other summit was still very impressive. Didn't even have to go to the rest of the Three Valleys because Val Thorens' ski area kept me well busy for two days.
Super
Skiing, skiing, skiing, it doesn't get any better!
Highest ski resort in Europe
Superb ski resort with modern facilities. There is always loads of snow so we are never disappointed.
Awesome holiday!
Best ski resort ever! Val Thorens has a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. The après-ski scene is not as crazy as in Austria but rather nicer, and none of the carnival music.
An Open Backdoor
Orelle is more of a base than a resort. There is one large apartment complex with a swimming pool, spa and restaurant plus some smaller ones and gites spread through the various hamlets but that is about it. However, for easy access, both in terms of driving there and for the slopes it is ideal. Not only can you match the time from Val Thorens to the upper slopes you can visit all the other resorts in the Maurienne valley very easily (at a much lower cost than the 3Vs). A snowy day in VT can be bleak, in La Norma in the trees it can be fun and half price.
The best kept secret in the Three Valleys.
La Tania is far from the backwater ski resort that is the first impression. The Skiing is fantastic located so skiing to Courcheval ,Meribel and Val Thorens could not be easier. Ski hire is also available. My family and I have used Ski Wave for years and their selection of equipment is top end.
Small resort
This ski resort is pretty small and was a bit too calm for us. Also, a quite long ride is needed to reach the ski resort by bus or car. However, for anyone looking for a calm and quiet ski resort, this is the perfect spot!
Wonderful ski area
We went there with Skikot, a famous travel brand in Belgium who was really good for the organization. We had a small (perhaps too small) room for 4 pers. at the foot of the slopes and the ski lift. Hopefully we had all stay long a wonderful sunshine, which is really nice for the après-ski at the Folie douce! The resort was also good for the nightlife with a large amount of bars, restaurants,... The ski area is available to any ski level, from the beginners to the pros. It's really good if you go there with friends who's got differents skiing levels. I recommend it to everyone.
Amazing ski resort
Even after the 15th time visiting Val Thorens, we are still amazed by the skiing possibilities offered by this ski resort. The slopes are lovely for both beginners and more advanced skiers. It's only a pity the prices on the slopes for food and drinks are so high.
Perfect resort for a mixed group
Just an amazing resort for a mixed group including total beginners and black run skiers and snowboarders. Les Trois Vallées is a very large ski area offering many possibilities. The snow is unbelievable. As the resort is located high in altitude, even late in the season, we always had great snow. Most of all, the views from the top of the area are breathtaking.
Fantastic ski resort day and night
I've been going to Val Thorens for the past 2 years with a group of friends and we just want to go back again. Great nightlife, incredible skiing possibilities, cosy accomodations, a bit pricey but totally worth it!
Another great week in La Tania
Another super ski holiday in La Tania this winter. Great conditions just the week we were there!! The Snow Dance paid off. All runs and lifts were open so we ventured a long way every day. The long blue run back down to resort is really super and a blessing for tired legs. We didnt bother getting the 3 valley pass as there's plenty to keep us intermediate/advanced skiers busy. Pleasant resort with skiing to your doorstep but of course as its part of the 3 valleys they think they can charge the same prices as courchevel!! Shop around to find the "cheaper" places! We'll keep coming back. All in all, an amazing week's skiing, thanks.
Super skiing - outside school holidays
My wife and I went to Les Menuires in February and I have to say the drive was hell! We didnt even realise it was French school holidays and the traffic was just awful - there are so many bottle-necks. So highly advise planning holidays outside the school holidays! We had good weather and a little fresh snow. However,due to high avalanche risk, we couldnt go off-piste which was a shame. Les Menuires is part of the 3 valleys so heaven for experienced skiers but you dont have to buy a 3 valleys pass. We stayed in a self-catered apartment - small but nice- and did food shopping in the valley at the huge hypermarkets there - i'm sure we paid a lot less! Some nice restaurants but high prices there too! The free shuttle buses are great.
Meribel in the spring - just perfect
We were in Meribel last week - didnt even realise it was the World Cup and so very surprised to see all the entertainment - music, etc and also we were lucky to actually see Linsey Vonn win! We had some amazing weather but of course if you get sun at this time of the year, you also get poor snow low down! We were skiing on water at the end of the day! High up and towards St Martin the snow was still pretty good. Had a couple of great private lessons with ESF - found some secret spots where no-one goes and also spent an afternoon table dancing at the Folie Douce - well we just had to really!
Super sized ski resort
We just finished a week with the kids in Courchevel - we stayed in 1850. Snow low down in terrible condition and no snow in the village which is a shame as I can imagine how stunning the resort looks when there's snow everywhere - there are some really stunning buildings. Snow up high was very varied - depending on exposure as we had a lot of sun and high temperatures. We didnt even do a 10th of the ski area i don't think - we made it to Meribel where we caught a bit of the World Cup - great atmosphere. Kids had a great time in the respective ski lessons - the teachers were really kind and patient. Tons of stuff to do in the evening - almost too much as its hard to choose - and fit in the budget of course.
Super snowboarding spot
Great snowboarding but very expensive resort! Nice to discover the different villages of Courchevel which each have their own character. What is consistent is that they are all quite expensive - Le Praz is the least pricey. The ski area is vast and really beautiful! For apres-skiers there is clearly a great choice of hot spots. La Folie Douce included of course!
Lovely ski area
We went this season the week before Christmas 2014 to Val Thorens. We usually go to Austria, but there was not much snow. Val Thorens had just enough to make most runs stay open although connections to other valleys were not open! Thus we only skied in the area of Val Thorens which was really lovely, in particular the descent to Orelle which I highly recommended. Of course it was busy because everyone was compressed into a small area but even so, we didnt wait very long and the slopes were good in spite of the circumstances. The apres ski seemed very cozy - not too many drunken crowds at night. The restaurants were good but lacking atmosphere after Austria - where it's a bit more fun. Supermarkets were surprisingly not too expensive. What we really enjoyed were the ski runs through the village. The ski lessons were from 9 to 12, so we managed a few hours of skiing together. The apartments are all very small but apparently this is common in France. I will definitely go again when the kids are older and we'll take a 3 valley ski pass for the whole area. Then we can make really long day trips to the other resorts!
Going back for more fun in Les Menuires
We are going back to Les Menuires again in the school hols after a fantastic ski holiday there last year. We stayed in the Belhambra Neige et Ciel residence - great for families and pretty good food. The ski lifts in Les Menuires are very efficient - shorter queues than elsewhere in the 3 valleys - ski lifts expensive of course but when you see what you get for your money, it's not surprising!
Great family ski resort
We bought our daughter here (3) for her first ski holiday and we would highly recommend it for family ski holidays. The staff were great in the kids facilities - really run and jolly (not always the case in France)! We chose a ski in, ski out club med hotel which made everything so much easier. Great entertainment for everyone, good food - a real treat and worth making the extra investment. Highly recommend les Menuires for family ski holidays - everyone had a great time!