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Ski Itineraries in Val Thorens

Discover the top Val Thorens ski itineraries

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It’s easy to become bewildered by the choice of 330 pistes that are available in the 3 Valleys, so we (and our intrepid snow reporters) have compiled a handful of routes that we hope will help you discover new terrain in this enormous ski area. Follow these routes to discover the best pistes, best snow, great views, where to eat and where to go on those bad weather days. Lift names are given in capitals.

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For further information take a look at the range of maps available to help you get your bearings, and you can read more about which areas are best for beginners, advanced skiers, where to find the snowparks and off-piste areas in our ski area overview.

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Route 1 – Meribel Valley Blues Cruise

It’s your first day back on snow, you don’t want to ski anything too steep, and you want to ski in the sun all day.

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Route 2 – Meribel to Courchevel Moriond

You are happy on red runs and want to avoid the busier areas.

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Route 3 – Meribel to Val Thorens

You’ll usually find excellent snow in Val Thorens, but avoid the area on very cold or windy days.

Route 4 – La Tania & Tree Line Skiing

Route 4 – La Tania & Tree Line Skiing

This circuit takes you from Méribel la Chaudanne into the La Tania ski area in the Courchevel sector of the Three Valleys. It is a good route for poor visibility days.

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Route 5 - Les Menuires & the '4th Valley'

Starting from Méribel this route takes you across the Belleville Valley, through Les Menuires and into the ‘fourth’ valley of Orelle.

Route 6 – Courchevel Fast & Furious

Route 6 – Courchevel Fast & Furious

An itinerary reserved for only the most competent skiers and snowboarders

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Route 7 - Val Thorens to Courchevel

Courchevel and back in a day from Val Thorens is much easier (and quicker) than you might think. An intermediate skier ought to be able to get there in just over an hour on the most direct route, although you can branch out if you wish to make a day of it.

Route 8 - The Three Valleys Blue Runs Circuit

Route 8 - The Three Valleys Blue Runs Circuit

Our SeeValThorens.com snow reporter has gone to great lengths to plot a route that can be taken by a group of ‘plough/parallel' skiers with ease and will take you into each of the 3 Valleys. Although the itinerary begins and ends in Courchevel, it can be picked up from the point most convenient to where you're staying and followed in a circle.

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