The FIS Ski Cross World Cup
Skiers compete simultaneously in groups of four and hurtle down the specially prepared track as quickly as possible. Only the first two of each run are qualified for the next stage until the grand finale.

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Affordable, family-friendly skiing in the heart of the Three Valleys
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.
Les Menuires sits at 1,850m in the heart of the Three Valleys, offering excellent value for money and ski-in ski-out convenience. Built largely in the 1970s, it may not win prizes for looks, but its location and extensive facilities make it a firm favourite with families and those seeking budget-friendly access to the worldโs largest ski area. Most of the action centres on La Croisette with its shops, hotels and restaurants, while Reberty and Les Bruyeres offer a quainter feel with chalets, four-star hotels and their own lifts up the mountain. You can also stay in quieter spots like Le Bettaix at 1,400m, where youโll find easy ski access and a peaceful atmosphere. From lively aprรจs to family-friendly fun, Les Menuires offers a practical and affordable base for exploring the Three Valleys.
| Location | Km from Val Thorens | Best for |
| Val Thorens | 0 | Being in the heart of the largest ski area |
| St. Martin de Belleville | 12 | Charming alpine village with quaint hotels and luxury chalets |
| Les Menuires | 5 | affordable ski-in, ski-out accommodation |
Skiers compete simultaneously in groups of four and hurtle down the specially prepared track as quickly as possible. Only the first two of each run are qualified for the next stage until the grand finale.
Enjoy kit tests, professional coaching, live music and parties, on and off the hill.
A magical week of festivities in Val Thorens including a sound and light show, winter concert, Molkky tournament and children's shows.
The market in Val Thorens takes place every Tuesday and Thursday during both winter and summer seasons.
Each week during the winter season on Tuesdays at 18:30, the Val Thorens โClassic and Jazzโ Association will put on a free concert in the local church.
A 10k race with 500 D+ elevation gain in the snow... sound like the kind of thing to get in shape for?
Les Menuires was the first resort in the Belleville Valley to open in 1964. The architecture in Les Menuires is varied with the large hotels on the mountainside of Les Menuires now looking considerably dated. Further up the resort into Reberty there are more recently renovated wood/stone chalets.
Les Menuires has two fantastic lakes with walks at Plan d'Eau and Lac de Lou which are accessed largely in the summer with fishing in the lake and fantastic farm restaurants such as Chez Pepe Nicholas with goats, pigs and rabbits roaming freely. Lac de Lou can also be accessed in the winter as an off-piste area that towards the end of the season presents a water skiing challenge as one attempts to get over the melted sections of the lake.
Les Menuires has everything from typical French cuisine, Savoyard specialities with lots of melted cheese to international cuisine and even eating in a yurt located at La Masse 1.
It's all about the cheeseย at this restaurant!
Located just above the Croisette in Les Menuires, this mountain restaurant is an convenient lunch stop for skiers and pedestrians alike.
Warm welcome, cosy interior and tasty French cuisine - who could want for more?
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.
This chalet style restaurant is popular for its good food and friendly staff, not to mention the fabulous views from the terrace.
Restaurant and bar in Les Menuires. A place for locals, tourists and seasonaires alike.
Les Menuires has many bars at the base of the resort for aprรจs with happy hour at La Mousse and often live music at Le Skilt. Later on in the evening, there is a variety of live music most days at Le Challenge. There is also a varied entertainment programme each week offering activities for adults and children, from football on snow to music festivals.
Lively aprรจs-ski venue
Les Menuires is located at an altitude of 1,850m in the Belleville valley of the Three Valleys ski area. Along with being able to access the largest ski area in the world you can enjoy sledging, big airbag, ski cross tracks and snow parks. You can also have a go at a slightly different concept - mountain biking on snow. There is a fantastic ice castle in the base of the resort for sledging and fun for children. In the Reberty area of Les Menuires there is a toboggan on rails for both adults and children. After a short inter-season break to recover from the winter, Les Menuires comes to life again in the summer with a huge list of activities. Along with the vast range of walking and mountain bike routes in the Three Valleys, there is also a children's zip wire over Plan d'Eau, weekly markets, fishing, paintball, donkey rides, mini-golf, outdoor trampolines, quad biking, skateboarding, beach volleyball (yes a beach in the mountains!), a bungee swing, canyoning and rafting.
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.
The Col de Tougnรจte, often considered the little brother of the Col de la Loze (2304m), has a slightly higher summit at 2405m.
Courchevel, Mรฉribel and Val Thorens offer a variety of challenging and scenic rides. Whether youโre after high-altitude thrills or leisurely panoramic routes, thereโs something here for every level of cyclist.
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
You'll find more choice of catered and self-catered chalets here than at the top of the resort. Some of the larger chalets sleep over 20 people and have spa facilities, and most of them are so close to the slopes they're actually ski in/ski out.
Located in the Bruyeres area at the foot of the pistes and close to the shops, restaurants and bars, this traditionally built chalet of wood and stone is styled in a contemporary fashion with modern furnishings.
Located in the Les Bruyeres area, this large 350m2 chalet is at the heart of Les Menuires close to all the bars, shops and restaurants and only 100m from the pistes.
Spacious ski-in, ski-out catered penthouse in the heart of Val Thorens.
There is less choice of apartments in Les Menuires than in the centre of Val Thorens, but there are still a lot to choose from. They tend to all be self-catering with easy access to the village centre, the pistes and lifts.
Located at Reberty 2000, the highest part of the resort, the Residence Les Alpages de Reberty offers luxurious newly upgraded apartments in its four stone and wood decorated chalets. The residence has direct access to the skiing runs and is close to shops and services.
Located in the Les Bruyeres area, this large 350m2 chalet is at the heart of Les Menuires close to all the bars, shops and restaurants and only 100m from the pistes.
Located at Reberty 2000, the highest part of the resort, the Residence Les Alpages de Reberty offers luxurious newly upgraded apartments in its four stone and wood decorated chalets. The residence has direct access to the skiing runs and is close to shops and services.
Located in the Bruyeres area at the foot of the pistes and close to the shops, restaurants and bars, this traditionally built chalet of wood and stone is styled in a contemporary fashion with modern furnishings.
Located at Reberty 2000, the highest part of the resort, the Residence Les Alpages de Reberty offers luxurious newly upgraded apartments in its four stone and wood decorated chalets. The residence has direct access to the skiing runs and is close to shops and services.
Located at Reberty 2000, the highest part of the resort, the Residence Les Alpages de Reberty offers luxurious newly upgraded apartments in its four stone and wood decorated chalets. The residence has direct access to the skiing runs and is close to shops and services.
There is a small selection of hotels in Les Menuires from the very large to the more cosy.
This company offers a great value shuttle service as well as private transfers from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
Booking with them means your holiday wonโt involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.ย
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, itโs an easy way to save money.
From the airport to the slopes, they handle the rest. Geneva's most trusted private ski transfers.
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsA number of events take place over the winter and summer months in Val Thorens and the Belleville valley in which it sits. From ski cross championships and music festivals to a mountain bike race that takes place across the whole of the Three Valleys, the Trois Vallées Addict Tour, and the occasional Tour de France stage, you'll find something to keep you entertained during your stay.
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