Swimming Pool
The sports centres in Val Thorens and Les Menuires contain aqua-clubs, both of which have small indoor swimming pools plus hydro fun areas, children's paddling pool and Jacuzzi. Swimming lessons are also available.

© Refuge de l'Orgère
Traditional refuge set in the Vanoise National Park open both winter and summer
This beautiful mountain refuge is located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, in the hamlet of Orgère. With excellent panoramic views and the calm of the quiet mountains, you can overnight here during your hiking trip.
Open during the summer months from the June to September, the refuge offers accommodation for up to 70 people. Half-board, B&B and bed only options are available and you can order picnic lunches on request. The restaurant offers traditional alpine cuisine and home-baked cakes.
The refuge has a beautiful garden area with chairs and parasols, providing the perfect place to relax after a long day on the mountain. The cottage was built from dry stone by the owner and has plenty of alpine charm, it's a great place to stay during a long hike.
From October to May, the refuge is open on a self-catering basis offering accommodation for 14 people.
Please contact the refuge for this season's prices and its opening and closing dates.
You can reach the refuge on foot in about 20 minutes from the Orgère car park; it is just off the GR5 hiking trail.
The sports centres in Val Thorens and Les Menuires contain aqua-clubs, both of which have small indoor swimming pools plus hydro fun areas, children's paddling pool and Jacuzzi. Swimming lessons are also available.
Set on the slopes in Les Menuires, in the Preyerand area. You can detour off and have dishes served to you straight from the grill and open fire in the restaurant.
A slopeside brasserie restaurant with an excellent sun terrace and warming interior where you can enjoy gourmet and traditional cuisine for lunch or dinner.
Located just above the Croisette in Les Menuires, this mountain restaurant is an convenient lunch stop for skiers and pedestrians alike.
This restaurant serves pizza, grills, Savoyard dishes and more. The service is efficient and friendly with a quick lunchtime service for those itching to get back out onto the slopes, and a more leisurely dinner time service for a special meal with family and friends.
It's all about the cheese at this restaurant!
Restaurant and bar in Les Menuires. A place for locals, tourists and seasonaires alike.
The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.
Located in the Residence Forum next to the Le Portillo Hotel at Place de Peclet, you can pick up lift passes, lift information and more at this office.
This Lift pass office is located in the centre of Val Thorens near to the tourist office and opposite the Centre Commercial Caron, on Rue de Caron, inside the Olympiades building.
In Val Thorens you have the option of picking up your pre-booked ski passes from an automatic distributor machine.
At the bottom of the slopes located in the Resdience Village Montana on rue de soleil is a lift ticket office.
Lift office/kiosk at the bottom of the slopes next to the Gare du Funitel Peclet building.
Lift office/kiosk at the bottom of the slopes next to the Gare Telecabine Cairn-Caron.
Val Thorens is a purpose built resort created over 40 years ago, the original idea thought up by Pierre Schnebelen. The resort began its first season in December 1971 with just three draglifts.
Les Menuires is a practical, good-value base with ski-in ski-out access to the vast Three Valleys. Most accommodation is in La Croisette near the shops, bars and restaurants, while Reberty and Les Bruyeres offer a more traditional feel with their own lifts and facilities. Quieter hamlets like Le Bettaix give you easy piste access in a peaceful setting.
St Martin de Belleville combines traditional French village charm with the convenience of modern skiing. You can wander cobbled streets, sample local cheese and pastries, then hop on the lift to explore the largest ski area in the world. With small welcoming hotels, luxury catered chalets and peaceful evenings, it’s perfect if you want world-class skiing without the bustle of a big resort.
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