SKI TOURING IN THE ALPS

Fancy a change of scene away from the ski lifts, discovering breathtaking unspoiled areas?
Set off to discover new thrills and give ski touring a go.
Though ski touring requires a bit of effort, finding yourself up close to snow-covered mountain landscapes makes it all worthwhile.

*The Olympe gondola lift in Brides-les-Bains is open from 14/12/2024 to 11/04/2025.
*Les 3 Vallées ski area is open from 07/12/2024 to 21/04/2025.

Unique wild sites

Les 3 Vallées is considered a magnificent playground for Alpine skiers, but it’s also brimming with wild locations only accessible to ski tourers.

Les 3 Vallées is full of off-piste itineraries and ski tours of all levels. The discovery of secret and wild places is always a thrilling experience.
Alain Pettex
Mountain guide
Safe, marked itineraries

The 3 Vallées resort offers several marked ski touring itineraries. Between 2 and 6 kilometres long, they are accessible to beginners and experts alike.

ITINERARY SUGGESTIONS

Movement Track

An ideal ascent for a safe introduction to ski touring, with 370m of vertical drop and 2km of forest.
From the top of the Chalets gondola, strap on your skins and off you go for a safe ride towards the Chalet du Lac.

Pic bleu

Let yourself be tempted by the Pic Bleu itinerary, starting from the Méribel Village snow front. On the programme: a 5.5km ascent, a 600m positive gradient and breathtaking scenery!
With majestic forests and breathtaking Alpine panoramas as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat for 1 hour 15 minutes!

Méribel-Mottaret

Set off from Le Hameau du Mottaret and finish at the Plateau des Combes. Experienced ski tourers can head to the Géboulaz glacier via the ski lifts to reach Val Thorens. Put sealskins on to climb to the Col de Gébroulaz then descend to Lac de Tueda via the Glacier du Borgne (option).

Courchevel Le Praz

Starting out from the Jean Blanc car park in Courchevel Le Praz, you’ll find a groomed, safe route that covers a distance of 3.2 kilometres with a 500-metre vertical gain. Discover the vertical kilometre and take part in weekly night-time races, as well as the Plum KV Courchevel.

La Camille – Val Thorens

Starting in Val Thorens, La Camille was named after one of the resort’s major figures. Rising gently, it features photographs from the resort archives. Get away from it all and learn some history on this 1.5km route with a 280 metre vertical gain, and enjoy plenty of sunshine along the way!

Pointe de la Masse
via le Lac du Lou

An unmissable Belleville Valley route! Take the gently rising path from Les Ménuires to Lac du Lou. After the Lou mountain refuge, follow the route up to the summit passing the Monfiot and La Masse lakes. Total duration of 4hrs 30mins with a 1,050 metre vertical gain