Skiing with kids Courchevel & 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:

• 2300m - Le Col de la Loze : From Courchevel 1850, take the Plantrey chairlift, the Arolles blue run and then the Dou des Lanches chairlift. Up here, you can see the whole valley below and you're surrounded by the legendary peaks of the Alps. The descent is a gentle one on the blue runs of Col de la Loze and Anémones.

• 2740m - La Saulire : Hop on to the top of Courchevel! With the Verdons and Vizelle gondolas, the journey is safe and warm. From the top, you can glide down the blue pistes of Les Creux. Then on to the Altiport before reaching Courchevel 1850.

La Tania : put simply, it’s a paradise for kids on skis! The trails snake between trees, the slopes are gentle and not too busy, and there’s a magical atmosphere when you’re this close to nature. The blue run Folyères and the green Plan Fontaine will take you on an enchanted voyage among the pine trees. It’s a sensory way to explore as you smell the fragrant pines and search for signs of wild animals hiding among the tree trunks: alpine hares, deer, even stags. Let your littles ones’ imaginations depart on a fairytale adventure!

The canyons of Courchevel Moriond

At the Canyon of Indiens, Yepa, the trail’s guardian invites you to encounter the spirits of the nature whilst enjoying a ride down the slope. Look out of the boxes of the eagle, the slalom of the wolf, and the straight under the bear’s claw mark and try to hit the bison feature with your pole. A real adventure!

Another canyon to explore is the Fun Park, which runs alonsgide the blue Ariondaz in the Courchevel Moriond ski area. It’s a wide natural half pipe and youngsters will love the sensation of momentum as they ski up the sides of the hills! It isn’t groomed so it changes naturally as people ski it, giving you 1000 different ways to ride it!

The Family Park

Do not miss the Family Park whilst you are here! It is located in the heart of the Courchevel ski area and it features a race down the boardercross, your initiation into boxes and ‘getting air’ on the small jumps, moving up through the medium and large runs as you become a real freestyler… Add a moment of fun to your ski day, but don’t be surprised if you get requests for a repeat!

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.

Well done, since you didn't get scared at the mere mention of the 3 Vallées, despite it being the biggest ski area in the world. Bigger doesn't mean harder! The proof is in the pudding, with a whole host of green and blue itineraries to choose from throughout this fabulous area. And there's no limit to what you can do... Here are just a few examples!

Skiing in the fir trees at the Méribel Altiport

Wilderness, magical forest and wide slopes. The ideal place to glide quietly, on soft snow and in the sun. The highlight of this sector is the animal trail: a fun and educational green run. Call on your 5 senses to recognize the footprints, cries and coats of local animals. A sensitive glide!

Head to the heart of the 3 Valleys to discover the many fun runs available for kids and teens alike! Yeti Park: here, your kids can meander between slalom poles, wind their way through talking tunnels, bang gongs, test their footing on small banked turns and loops... In the same vein, we leave the Himalayan ambience and head for the Inuit at the Altiport sector. A morning spot and an afternoon spot - it's all there!

For even more thrills, head to Open Park, Mottaret's snowpark, where daredevils can try out the small jumps!

Destination Mont-Vallon. In the heart of the central 3 Vallées valley, Méribel, travel to this mythical valley summit. Central, pyramid-shaped when viewed from below, this summit is accessible to the less experienced because it's pedestrian-friendly, both up and down. So, if you're passing through, dare to climb to the very top, at an altitude of almost 3000m (2952m to be exact)! The view of the glaciers is sublime, and if the sun is shining, it's an ideal place to enjoy a picnic. You can explain the phenomenon of glaciers to your children, and the importance of preserving our beautiful natural environment in order to conserve them.

Brave the borders and visit the neighboring valley and snow-covered mountain pastures of Saint Martin de Belleville. An invigorating getaway that's perfect for little ski apprentices!

4 stars for the Jerusalem trail: a real 3 Vallées nugget, for young and old alike. The environment is exceptional, between mountain pastures and sheepfolds. And the piste is in excellent condition most of the time. The return is easy, with a gondola and chairlift to the top of Tougnète.

>> Order your family ski pass - parents ski at the same price as children!

>> Visualize your route with the "3 Vallées en pistes vertes et bleues" map