Starting from Méribel this route takes you across the Belleville Valley, through Les Menuires and into the ‘fourth’ valley of Orelle.
Route 5 - Les Menuires & the '4th Valley'
Exploring the 4th Valley over in Orelle
From Méribel la Chaudanne take the TOUGNETTE 1 & 2 up to the ridge and then turn back onto the red Dahu piste, followed by the blue Matre piste. Just go as far as the base of the ROC DE TOUGNE and take the lift back up to the ridge. This time you are going to cross over into the next valley and ski sown to the GRANGES chairlift via the red Teppes piste.
Take the GRANGES back up to the ridge and begin the long descent into Les Menuires via the red Allamands piste followed by the blue Petits Creux piste. Follow the Petits Creux round to the right as far as the ROCHER NOIR chairlift. At the top of the ROCHER NOIR there is a short blue track leading to the LAC NOIR chairlift. The black Lac Noir piste at the top of the chairlift takes you back down to the MASSE 2 cable car. Once out of the cable car you can enjoy a long run from Point de la Masse along the black Masse, red Longets and blue Vallons pistes, all of which lead on from one another. At the end of the Vallons run take the DORON chairlift and return to Les Menuires via the blue Boyes piste. Continue until you come to the base station of the BRUYERES 1 & 2. From the top of the 2nd cable car you take the Marielle track to access the long blue Plein Sud piste. Next take the MOUTIERE chairlift followed by the FUNITEL GRAND FOND then ski into the Orelle Valley down the red Mauriennaise piste at the bottom of which is a refuge serving lunch.
Lunch: Chalet Refuge Chinal Donat. Sunny terrace and reasonably good value food. Tel +33 (0)4 79 56 53 01. Alternatively, take a picnic lunch and enjoy the spectacular views.
Take the PEYRON and BOUCHET chairlifts before descending down the red and blue runs of the same names. Take the ROSAEL chairlift and then take the Chamois and Variante red runs, followed by the blue Fond piste and then the green Combe de Thorens slope. The PLEIN SUD chailrift and the 3 VALLEES cable car will return you to the ridge, from where you can take the red Lac de la Chambre all the way down to the base station of the PLAN DES MAINS chairlift. Once off the chairlift you have a pleasant return to Méribel Mottaret via the blue Sitelle and Matre pistes and the green Truite piste into Meribel.
Beginner ski hire
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Goitschel Sport IV
Ski & snowboard rental shop at the entrance to resort
You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, we’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Val Thorens!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Skiset ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Le Cheval Blanc
Ski hire shop located in Val Thorens
Ski hire shop located in Val Thorens. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Use Intersport ski hire discount code: STWSKI
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Peclet Ski Service
In the Peclet shopping centre beside the pharmacy, at the top of the resort
Pierre and his team welcome you to their new shop for your ski hire in Val Thorens. They look forward to welcoming you throughout the season so they can share their passion for the mountain with you!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Chalet des Neiges
One stop shop for all your ski and snowboard equipment hire in Val Thorens
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.Â
Visit websiteSave 5% automatically when you click here to book
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Caron Centre
Ski hire in the Caron commercial centre in Val Thorens
Hiring your ski or snowboard equipment in Val Thorens is easy with this conveniently located rental shop in Galerie Caron, close to the sports centre and right in the heart of the resort. With online booking available, you can arrange your equipment before your holiday and have everything ready to collect when you arrive, helping you spend less time getting organised and more time on the slopes.
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Use discount code: STWSKI
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Snowberry
Ski rental shop close to the lift pass office and magic carpet at top end of resort
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Val Thorens? Just visit the Skiset Snowberry store!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Skiset ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
Beginner ski lessons
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Private ski lessons
British school offering a wide range of private lesson options tailored to all ages and abilities
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Group ski lessons
Group ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
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Group ski lessons
Small groups for adults and children of all abilities with a well-established and trusted ski school
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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Private ski lessons
Private skiing and snowboarding lessons with highly rated instructors
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Private ski lessons
Teaching a wide range of private snow sports lessons to all levels
This company offer private ski and snowboard lessons throughout the winter season for all ages and abilities.
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Group ski lessons
Exceptional group ski and snowboard tuition for all abilities
Their children group lessons are based on making learning to ski fun and are limited to six children per group for the best learning experience.
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Ski Hire in Val Thorens
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Goitschel Sport IV
Ski & snowboard rental shop at the entrance to resort
You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, we’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Val Thorens!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Skiset ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Le Cheval Blanc
Ski hire shop located in Val Thorens
Ski hire shop located in Val Thorens. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Use Intersport ski hire discount code: STWSKI
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Peclet Ski Service
In the Peclet shopping centre beside the pharmacy, at the top of the resort
Pierre and his team welcome you to their new shop for your ski hire in Val Thorens. They look forward to welcoming you throughout the season so they can share their passion for the mountain with you!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Chalet des Neiges
One stop shop for all your ski and snowboard equipment hire in Val Thorens
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.Â
Visit websiteSave 5% automatically when you click here to book
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Caron Centre
Ski hire in the Caron commercial centre in Val Thorens
Hiring your ski or snowboard equipment in Val Thorens is easy with this conveniently located rental shop in Galerie Caron, close to the sports centre and right in the heart of the resort. With online booking available, you can arrange your equipment before your holiday and have everything ready to collect when you arrive, helping you spend less time getting organised and more time on the slopes.
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Use discount code: STWSKI
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Snowberry
Ski rental shop close to the lift pass office and magic carpet at top end of resort
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Val Thorens? Just visit the Skiset Snowberry store!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Skiset ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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