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Families and children Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel

Family-friendliness of the ski resort Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel

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Family offers/child-friendly rating Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel

The Les 3 Vallées ski resort is exceptionally well-suited for families. There is childcare available from 3 months of age, ski kindergartens, children's ski schools, children's areas, adventure slopes, magic carpets, and toboggan runs. The larger resorts—Les Menuires, Méribel, Courchevel, and Val Thorens—are particularly well equipped. Special attention is given to ensuring that children below a certain height are accompanied by adults on the lifts. Almost all lifts have a "fast lane" for ski schools. The individual resorts in the Les 3 Vallées ski area have also been awarded the "Famille Plus" label by the French tourism authority.


Special offers for families Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/​Les Menuires/​Méribel/​Courchevel

Inuit Village & slope

In the heart of the Méribel ski area lies a fascinating world: Yatho, the young Inuit, accompanies children on a unique experience in a magnificent polar landscape. Here, young and old alike can enjoy an extraordinary adventure!

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Yeti Park Méribel

In Méribel-Mottaret, Yooni, the friendly blue yeti, is waiting for you. The Yeti Park is fun for both young and adult skiers. The winding, easy slope is accessed by a covered conveyor belt and features entertaining elements.

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Western Skipark

The Western Skipark in Courchevel-Moriond offers a secluded and easy terrain in the land of Indians and cowboys. Covered conveyor belts provide access to wide slopes with fun figures. Children and families love skiing in the Western atmosphere.

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Les Louipiots

The free practice slope with a covered conveyor belt and fun figures is located in Méribel Centre. Here, little ones can practice and have fun in the snow.


Club Piou Piou

The Club Piou Piou is the children's ski course program of the French ski schools ESF for beginners of preschool age (typically 3–5 years, sometimes up to 6–7 years). In the Les 3 Vallées ski area, you will find such child-friendly facilities in most resorts.

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Children's area of the ESF ski school in Val Thorens

Right in Val Thorens, there is a large children's area with covered conveyor belts. Here, little ones can practice their first turns at their own pace on gentle slopes with obstacles. The ski school offers suitable children's courses as well.

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Information for families and children
  • Children’s area/separate area for children
  • Children’s carousel
  • Wave run for children
  • Adventure course
  • Magic carpet/people mover
  • Children's lifts
  • Child friendly access to lifts
  • Ski kindergarten
  • Ski school for children
  • Child care
  • Nursery
  • Playground/park
  • Tubing slope with own lift
  • Mascot (Piou-Piou, Yooni, Sifflotte, Ourson)





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