Skiing with kids Méribel & Les 3 Vallées

You don't have to be a champion to climb to the top! They are also accessible to apprentice skiers, and the proof is in the pudding:

2740m - La Saulire

It's the peak that your youngsters will have been looking at since the start of the holiday, which will surely make them want to see what’s at the top! Head up on the gondola to see the views from 2700m altitude, and they can even ski all the way down on blue runs Biche and Blanchot.

Top tip: once you’ve memorised the names of the surrounding summits from the orientation table at the top of Pas du Lac, take the blue run which starts on the left then turns right: the access is easier and you can avoid the busier, steeper section.

2850m - Le Mont de la Chambre

Take the Plattières gondola then enjoy a gentle slide along to the Côte Brune chairlift. A wide-open space means you can see the Belleville Valley before skiing the blue slope Lac de la Chambre. It’s a bit of an adventure if your kids are up for longer runs. After this, you have two options: the blue run Ours (meaning ‘Bear’) which is in the Vanoise natural reserve. Or head up the Plan de Mains chairlift to take the fabulous blue slopes JnBee then Sitelle before going down into Méribel-Mottaret.

Around the Altipôrt

Surrounded by nature amongst the magical forest, the gentle, wide slopes are ideal for enjoying beautiful snowy trails in the sunshine. The area is even more interesting with the ‘Piste des Animaux’ – the animal trail – a green run which is fun and educational. Call upon your five senses to recognise the footprints, sounds and fur of local animals. A sensory slide!

The Yeti Park in Méribel-Mottaret

Head to Méribel-Mottaret to explore the fun piste Yeti Park: a must-do for families looking for an interactive fun area for stress-free learning. Here, your children can snake through the slalom poles, slide through talking tunnels, bash the gongs with their poles and test their skills on the turns and loops… And then take a break in the sunshine: much deserved after all their adventures!

Courchevel Moriond is the most eastern part of Courchevel and the 3 Valleys offers, without a doubt, the best skiing for families.

In sunshine for the whole day, the pistes are wide and gently undulating making them fun to ski. This wide open space helps to build confidence quickly. A special mention for the trails accessed by the Pyramide button lift – they’re wild, unfrequented, and really enjoyable to ski. The green run Praline also deserves a visit – it twists through the terrain which is dotted with snowy mountain huts and is just as fun for the grown-ups as the kids!

First of all, congratulations.

Congratulations for not being intimidated by the mere mention of the 3 Valleys, even though it's the largest ski area in the world. But "largest" doesn’t mean "most difficult"! In fact, you'll find plenty of green and blue runs to enjoy throughout this fabulous ski area. And best of all — no limits… Here are a few examples!

A true ski paradise for kids — pure and simple!
The slopes wind gently through the trees, with soft gradients, quiet trails, and a magical atmosphere all around. The blue Folyères run and the green Plan Fontaine trail take you right into the heart of this enchanted forest skiing experience.

Here, the senses come alive — the scent of evergreens fills the air, and sharp eyes might spot wild animals hiding among the trees: mountain hares, deer, or even stags.

Let your little ones’ imagination run wild on a magical alpine adventure!

The most eastern part of Courchevel and the 3 Valleys offers, without a doubt, the best skiing for families.

In sunshine for the whole day, the pistes are wide and gently undulating making them fun to ski. This wide open space helps to build confidence quickly. A special mention for the trails accessed by the Pyramide button lift – they’re wild, unfrequented, and really enjoyable to ski. The green run Praline also deserves a visit – it twists through the terrain which is dotted with snowy mountain huts and is just as fun for the grown-ups as the kids!

Head over the border and visit the neighbouring valley with its sublime snow-covered pastures: Saint Martin de Belleville. A reinvigorating escapade and perfect for learner skiers.

We award top marks to the Jérusalem piste: one of our absolute favourites in the 3 Valleys for adults and children alike. The terrain is stunning with wide open fields and sherpherds’ huts. It’s also usually in great condition. It’s easy to return to the Méribel valley via the top of Tougnète on the two Saint Martin lifts.