🏂 Les 3 Vallées: Ultimate Guide to the World's Largest Ski Area

✈️ Getting There Nearest airports: Geneva (best option), Lyon, Chambéry From Paris: 4h TGV to Moûtiers → 30min bus/taxi Local transport: Free ski buses between resorts Driving? Winter tires/chains mandatory! 🎟️ Lift Passes (2024 Prices) 1-day pass: €70 (single area) / €75 (full area) 6-day pass: €340 / €375 Early-bird discounts: Book online 🏨 Where to Stay 1️⃣ Courchevel (Luxury HQ) Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges (€1.5K+/night) - Private ski lounge Mercure Courchevel (€250+) - Best value-for-money 2️⃣ Méribel (Family Favorite) Le Savoy (€200+) - Chocolate-box chalet vibes Pierre & Vacances (€120+) - Self-catered apartments 3️⃣ Val Thorens (Ski-In/Ski-Out King) Altapura (€500+) - Design-forward spa Le Val Thorens (€250+) - Steps from gondolas ⛷️ Must-Ski Zones Courchevel: Saulire Peak’s black runs + billionaire spotting Méribel: Picture-perfect tree-lined pistes Val Thorens: Cime Caron’s 360° panoramas (Europe’s highest resort!) 💡 Pro Tips Peak season (Dec-Jan): Book 6+ months ahead First-timers: Rent gear (€40/day max) Après-ski: Folie Douce in Méribel for champagne spray parties #Les3Vallees #SkiFrance #BucketListSkiing #ValThorens