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What's new on the slopes of Méribel & Les 3 Vallées for winter 2025-2026

What's new for the lift system?

The new Côte Brune gondola

After decades as a chairlift, Côte Brune is now a gondola lift! Gone are the cold rides in bad weather - make way for comfort, with 50 spacious cabins that can each carry up to 10 people, making a capacity of 2,600 skiers per hour thanks to its two boarding platforms.

Enjoy easy access to the summit of the Col de la Chambre with its slopes suitable for all levels, or take a gourmet break in one of the nearby restaurants.

Want to find out more about this new ski lift? Discover all the details in our article dedicated to the Côte Brune construction site.

The new Rhodos lift

After 36 years of loyal service, the Rhodos gondola is also getting a facelift this year. The next-generation cabins, with 8 seats (or 10 standing) offer greater comfort and efficiency. Both lift stations have been completely modernised for an even more enjoyable experience.

With these new updates and the easy access to the Rond-Point and Altiport areas, Rhodos is perfect for families, beginners and ski schools. A new way to enjoy the slopes... right from the start!

On the slopes

A new heart at the summit of Col de la Chambre

A new lift means new facilities… At the top of the new Côte Brune gondola, you will find one of our giant Instagrammable hearts with a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc.

Feeling hungry? A picnic area awaits: the perfect spot for a snack or lunch overlooking the peaks!

You can easily reach this photo spot and the new picnic area by taking the Côte Brune lift from Méribel-Mottaret, the Mont de la Chambre chairlift or the Bruyères gondola lift from Les Menuires.

Take a break

The Chaudanne Lounge

The “Lounge de la Chaudanne” has had a makeover: a new look, new ambience, but the same good reasons to stop in! Visit this completely redesigned space, it’s brighter, more modern and very welcoming.

As spacious as ever, the 85 seats are modular; suitable for solo snack breaks or lunches with family and friends. You’ll also find vending machines for drinks and snacks and secure charging stations for your phone... Everything you need to recharge the batteries – your own, and those of your devices!

Find all the latest features on the Méribel and Les 3 Vallées ski resort maps.

An overview of what's new in Les 3 Vallées

In Courchevel

New Chenus gondola

After 55 years, Courchevel’s legendary lift is being reinvented with 54 brand new 10-seater gondola cabins. Access from the snow front or the road is even easier, so it is suitable for those on skis, or on foot. And at the summit? A new lift station is ready to welcome your arrival…

In Les Menuires

Reduced waiting times for the Roc 2 chairlift

The Roc 2 chairlift is having an update for improved comfort and efficiency. Thanks to the 17 extra seats, it can now transport up to 2,800 people an hour, guaranteeing less of a wait and more time on the slopes.

In Val Thorens

Cime Caron: two new cabins

The famous cable car linking Val Thorens to Orelle is being equipped with two new cabins featuring a modern design. More efficient and more comfortable, they can transport 1,500 skiers per hour at 11m/s, facilitating access to the summit of Cime Caron, perched at 2,300m altitude.

In Val Thorens

Easy access: the new Face Nord gondola

Glacier and Col chairlifts are being replaced by a brand new 10-seater gondola: Face Nord. The 22 state-of-the-art cabins give a quick, comfortable and effortless ride to skiers accessing Aster, Face Nord and Orelle.

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