Major Investment In Lifts For 3 Valleys
The 3 Valleys' ski areas have invested heavily in new infrastructure for the coming season:
Courchevel
La Saulire cable car reopens
- New panoramic design and more comfortable cabins
- Capacity = 130 people
- Opens December 6, 2024
- €10M investment
- 11m per sec = 1,500 skiers per hour
New ski area updates in Courchevel
Slopes :
- Family Park (Courchevel 1850) – new border cross run
- Indian trail (Courchevel Moriond) – new totem poles
- New observation deck in the Vizelle area where the Suisse and Marmottes lifts meet
- New « Nid » at the top of Signal (cocooning shelter for skiers to relax)
Meribel
Roc de Fer summit redevelopment
- Beautiful summit at 2,294m – the redesign enhances the area for families and groups
- Picnic and chillout area with picnic tables, hammocks and cosy heart-shaped mini cabins
- 40m2 terrace with viewpoint indicator
- Photobooth area with Meribel’s logo
Roc de Fer tunnel artwork
- Franck Bleriot - a well-known French street artist commissioned to paint the entrance and interior of the tunnel
- An immersive experience for skiers
- Design links to Meribel's racing past: 1992 Olympics, 2016 and 2022 World Cups and 2023 World Championships
Other ski area updates in Meribel
- La Chaudanne snow front redeveloped – a new beginners area and (free) tobogganing zone
- New digital board at Pas du Lac – better information for skiers
- New photo area at the top of Mont Vallon at 2,952m
- Lounge de la Chaudanne – new cosy interior, free WiFi and phone charging station and new drink and snack machines
Saint Martin De Bellville
Observation and picnic area
- At the top of the Saint Martin Express chairlift
- 265m2 area – perfect for picnics or just chilling out
- Breathtaking views over the Belleville Valley
Les Menuires
Children’s ski areas updated
- Preyerand magic carpet replaced – area also reorganised to make learning easier
- Pelvoux magic carpet in La Croisette now covered with tunnel - leads to a sledging hill
Shopping 'mini' mall - being renovated for its 60th anniversary
- €3m investment from the municipality to redesign and refresh Galerie de la Croisette – in the heart of the resort
- 70 shops - serves 555 appartements (2,500 beds)
Val Thorens
Les 2 Lacs chairlift updated with a gondola
- €16M investment
- 61 cabins, each gondola has 10 seats
- It's quick : 7m per sec = 3,500 skiers per hour
- Opens November 23, 2024
- Gondola will land between La Bee zipline – the end of la Moutière chairlift
- The new Les 2 Lacs will give ski-in access to Grand Fond
- Easier for beginners - departure gate designed for kids
