The very best picnic spots in Courchevel & 3 Vallees

At the top of La Loze and at the top of La Saulire, in the direction of Combe de Saulire, you'll discover 2 gentle settings in these chalets.

Accessible to 2 separate groups, you'll have a choice of view: ski area or view of the Vanoise glaciers (La Loze) or Aiguille du Fruit (Saulire)? It's the ideal spot for a family reunion or a romantic get-together, to stretch your legs or simply take an Instagrammable photo.

Dining with such a stunning panorama: priceless !

No need to book a table to enjoy a sublime panorama in the Wild, Wild East of the 3 Valleys (Courchevel Moriond). Tuck into your picnic whilst looking over at Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks that look almost like the Grand Canyon… Don’t forget your sunglasses!

Location: Once you arrive at the top of Signal chair lift in Courchevel Moriond, you’ll find several picnic benches awaiting you in this magnificent setting.

A central platform which is easily accessible on skis. Whether you’re on a day trip or a week-long holiday, this spot is perfect for picnics with a view! With Mont Vallon in the background, you have front row seats from which to admire Meribel’s highest summit; you won’t linger for long as you’ll want to head up the mountain to take in the breathtaking view of the glacier below!

At the top of the Roc 1 gondola, this Les Menuires picnic area offers a panorama of the Vallon du Lou and La Masse. Settle down for a meal or simply pause for a rest: picnic tables, deckchairs, mobile phone recharge points… What more could you need?

A high-altitude summit, a powder field, some picnic tables and a few curious jackdaws…

Refuel in this location off-the-beaten-track and you’ll feel completely alone (in a good way!) No hustle or bustle, simply an incredible view of Meribel and Les Menuires.

Take a moment to look up from your sandwich or slice of cake and you may just spot some wildlife looking back at you from mountains opposite.

With a keen eye and a little patience, you can usually pick out the chamois (disguised in their grey jackets) among the crags. It’s their favourite place to hang out in Courchevel so you have 99% chance of seeing one!

Access: Between the bottom of the Chanrossa and Marmottes chairlift, you’ll find the picnic tables just behind the Chanrossa lift station.

Picnic & Relax des Verdons, the new comfortable off-sac room

Because there's never a minute to lose when you want to make the most of a day on the world's largest ski area, Courchevel is opening a new off-slope room! Ideal for a warm snack break, the Verdons Picnic & Relax room is comfortably installed in a warm, fully renovated space. At your disposal: tables, chairs, microwave oven, tumble dryer, free wifi and smartphone chargers... everything you need to recharge your batteries, literally and figuratively!

A well-equipped picnic room with microwave, running water and sink, a mezzanine for kids to play, chargers of all types, free wifi… Swing by the saloon for a much-deserved rest after learning to ski in the Western Skipark, the fun space to learn in Courchevel Moriond!

For a hot snack or just to warm up before heading back up the lifts, take a well-earned break in the “PIKNIC’N RELAX” room which is located under the Pas du Lac gondola in the centre of Méribel-Mottaret.

It has sofas, a kitchen, wifi, smartphone charging points and more… Just don’t relax so much that you forget to go back out on the slopes!

At the top of the Roc de Tougne chairlift, opposite the mountains of Mont Blanc and Saulire, a little wooden cabin awaits… Tables, benches and a fabulous view of the surrounding summits, you’ll feel totally immersed in an authentic mountain lifestyle (Except when you take advantage of the glove warmers and smartphone chargers!) Yes, the fur trappers of Meribel have all the mod cons!