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Saint Martin de Belleville
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Ski area: 3 Valleys, France
Resort height: 1450m
Resort top height: 3300m
3 Valleys
(Val Thorens, Orelle, Les Menuires, St Martin, Courchevel, La Tania, Meribel, Brides)
Km piste: 600
Lifts: 180
Snow cannons: 2091 (1/3 ski area)
No. of slopes: 336
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Driving distance from Calais: 597 miles (8hrs 40)
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The old stone farming village of Saint-Martin de Belleville is full of character, in complete contrast with neighbouring Les Menuires, a purpose-built resort with a somewhat controversial architecture, and the above-perched snow-sure resort of Val Thorens.
Saint-Martin de Belleville is a lived in, unspoiled charming village with an old church (floodlit at night), small square and buildings of wood and stone.
Saint Martin de Belleville has a quiet location, a chic atmosphere and a good variety of bars and restaurants away from the maddening crowds.
Saint Martin de Belleville new 8-person gondola whisks you to the ridge overlooking the valley of Meribel.
Why St Martin de Belleville?
· Real village life in a chocolate box village · Quick access to massive 3 Vallees area · A peaceful base- Opening Dates
- Child Care
- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Resort News
- Other Amenities
Opening Dates
St Martin de Belleville opens on 15/12/12 and closes on 27/04/13
Partial opening of 3 Valleys ski area after 27/04 (Val Thorens only) or before 15/12 (Val Thorens [open from 25th Nov], Les Menuires [open from 8th Dec], Meribel [open from 8th Dec]).
Child Care
CRECHE CHILDCARE WITHOUT SKIING (for childcare with skiing, see below)
CLUB DES PIOU-PIOU
The Piou-Piou Club accepts children from 18 months to 5 years old. It has a nursery/mini-club and Special Children’s restaurant. Situated in Les Grangeraies , the Piou Piou clubs propose the discovery of snow, without skiing, led by a professional in a fun and secure environment: snowshoes (only at the Croisette) sledging, snow games, education of nature and the environment. Snacks included.
Centres approved by state governing bodies. Rest and play areas and a restaurant for your children.
MINI CLUB TIMETABLE: 9am to 12.15pm and 2pm to 5.15pm - Closed Saturdays.
Tel : 04 79 08 91 15
Les Grangeraies
73440 Saint Martin de Belleville Non-skiing mini-club rates 12/13 (not prebookable with Peak Retreats): From 18 months to 5 years old 6 half days from 147,00€ 6 days from 224,00€ Lunchtime supervision + meal from 17,00€ Peak Retreats can also book with the ESF for childcare without skiing for 3-6yr olds: Morning nursery (NO SKI) + lunch (09.00-14.00): £209 A list of babysitters is available at the Tourist Office.
73440 Saint Martin de Belleville Non-skiing mini-club rates 12/13 (not prebookable with Peak Retreats): From 18 months to 5 years old 6 half days from 147,00€ 6 days from 224,00€ Lunchtime supervision + meal from 17,00€ Peak Retreats can also book with the ESF for childcare without skiing for 3-6yr olds: Morning nursery (NO SKI) + lunch (09.00-14.00): £209 A list of babysitters is available at the Tourist Office.
Childrens ESF Ski Lessons in St Martin de Belleville
Children can ski from 4 years old in St Martin de Belleville with ESF St Martin. CHILDCARE WITH SKIING ESF St Martin de Belleville also arrange kids ski and garderie formulas which Peak Retreats can pre-book: Ski + nursery for 3-6yrs Morning nursery, afternoon ski (09.00-17.00 with lunch): £311 Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for details.
Activities
Snowshoeing, paragliding, microlight, snow scooters, rubber ring tobogganing, dog sled outings, guided walks around the village, concerts in the evenings, evening skiing, there is a beauty centre with Jacuzzi, saunas, hammams, weight training and beauty treatment.
Dog Sleigh outings
tel: 33 (0)4 79 00 20 00 From 15/12/12 to 20/04/13: every Wednesday, Thursday from 10 AM to 4.30 PM Dog sleigh outings every week starting from Saint Martin de Belleville. ½ hour discovery outing or 1 hour outing including a visit of a completely restored traditional mountain mill. ½ hour outing : adult................ 33,00 € child................ 27,00 € 1 hour outing : adult................ 54,00 € child................ 37,00 € The Bèla Vya, mountain spa The Bèla Vya associates relaxation and natural product treatments, in a warm, typically mountain environment. Jacuzzi, sauna, relaxation and well-being area, treatments based on mountain hay, milk and honey, massages with essential oils or hot stones. "La Bèla Vya", Hôtel La Bouitte, village de Saint Marcel. +33 (0)4 79 08 96 77 Spa in St Martin de Belleville In the “Chalets du Gypse” Residence, the Spas & Beauty centre offers water massaging bath, massages, body and facial treatments as well as 3 to 5 day well-being packages. It is also equipped with saunas, hammams, jacuzzi and a weight training room. «Centre Spas & Beauté», The Belleville Museum Situated in the heart of the village in an ancient Belleville farm, the Belleville Museum retraces 150 years of the history of the Commune of Saint Martin. Through different rooms it explains the peak of the agro-pastoral civilisation in the 19th Century and the tourist revolution which started in the sixties. Microlight Discover some exceptional views by flying over the Vallée des Belleville in a two-seater microlight. Mountain bike on snow! New for winter 2011/2012 Ride down the piste on a MTB with the Roc’n bike
This winter Les Menuires offers you this new exciting activity. On the programme, two 4 km-long descents in the company of a state qualified supervisor! Rendez-vous Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 9h, at the bottom of the Roc des 3 Marches gondola.
Tariff: 35 € per person (ski pass, bike, integral helmet and protections included). Flavours in the Square Taste the local flavours and meet the Savoyard producers: cheese, jam, wine, fruit juices, cured meats…Wednesday afternoons in the centre of the village.
Web site: http://www.sogevab.com
Email: lesmenuires@sogevab.com Open every day in the morning from 10h to 12h: squash, weight training, aquagym and in the afternoon from 14h to 22h: all activities.
Tel: +33 (0)4 79 01 08 83. Aquaclub - SPA Relaxation area in an exotic decor. Swimming pool, saunas, hammam, jacuzzi, relaxing solarium area, Turkish showers, aquagym, prenatal and baby swimmer activities… lessons adapted for everyone. Fitness and well-being Area with: fitness room 180m²: step, stretching, aerobics, LIA,“tums and bums”… lessons for every level. 60m² weight training area with the latest equipment. well-being area for more relaxation: sun beds, water massaging beds, slimming, spa jet, body modelling. Multi-activity area Over 12 activities: squash, badminton, ping-pong, volley ball, basket ball… and as many tournaments as you like.
Fun Park for the young and not so young: trampolines, bouncy castles, plastic ball pool, children's modules… Equipment hire: badminton and squash rackets, ping-pong bats, swimming costumes, towels, sports shoes. Lugeland (in nearby Les Menuires) 2 rubber ring toboggan runs in the heart of Les Menuires. Young and old alike can enjoy all the joys of the mountain in winter and discover a new winter sport. Rendez-vous at Lugeland, situated near the centre of the resort, between la Croisette and Preyerand. Access via the Preyerand gondola. Buggy on snow
Tél 06.11.38.37.96 www.altanabike.com All on a 1800 m² closed circuit with full safety measures. Try out the two seater Buggy 500, passenger from 6 years old, driver from 14 years old or the single seater Quad. Come and experience the fun of driving on the snow and ice. Snowmobile for children from 6 to 13 years old. With three sessions, discovering, initiation and perfection! Nicolas and Christophe, two qualified instructors from the FFM invite you to discover the new sensations of mechanical sports on snow. The circuit is open everyday from 10.00 am to the beginning of the evening. The circuit can be open by night only on booking. The circuit can be booked by groups up to 7 people for the day, half a day or for an hour. Les Bruyères outdoor swimming-pool
tel. : 33 (0)4 79 00 69 98 Open every day from 14h30 to 19h30, except Saturday.
tel: 33 (0)4 79 00 20 00 From 15/12/12 to 20/04/13: every Wednesday, Thursday from 10 AM to 4.30 PM Dog sleigh outings every week starting from Saint Martin de Belleville. ½ hour discovery outing or 1 hour outing including a visit of a completely restored traditional mountain mill. ½ hour outing : adult................ 33,00 € child................ 27,00 € 1 hour outing : adult................ 54,00 € child................ 37,00 € The Bèla Vya, mountain spa The Bèla Vya associates relaxation and natural product treatments, in a warm, typically mountain environment. Jacuzzi, sauna, relaxation and well-being area, treatments based on mountain hay, milk and honey, massages with essential oils or hot stones. "La Bèla Vya", Hôtel La Bouitte, village de Saint Marcel. +33 (0)4 79 08 96 77 Spa in St Martin de Belleville In the “Chalets du Gypse” Residence, the Spas & Beauty centre offers water massaging bath, massages, body and facial treatments as well as 3 to 5 day well-being packages. It is also equipped with saunas, hammams, jacuzzi and a weight training room. «Centre Spas & Beauté», The Belleville Museum Situated in the heart of the village in an ancient Belleville farm, the Belleville Museum retraces 150 years of the history of the Commune of Saint Martin. Through different rooms it explains the peak of the agro-pastoral civilisation in the 19th Century and the tourist revolution which started in the sixties. Microlight Discover some exceptional views by flying over the Vallée des Belleville in a two-seater microlight. Mountain bike on snow! New for winter 2011/2012 Ride down the piste on a MTB with the Roc’n bike
This winter Les Menuires offers you this new exciting activity. On the programme, two 4 km-long descents in the company of a state qualified supervisor! Rendez-vous Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 9h, at the bottom of the Roc des 3 Marches gondola.
Tariff: 35 € per person (ski pass, bike, integral helmet and protections included). Flavours in the Square Taste the local flavours and meet the Savoyard producers: cheese, jam, wine, fruit juices, cured meats…Wednesday afternoons in the centre of the village.
Activities in Les Menuires (8km from Saint Martin)
Sports centreWeb site: http://www.sogevab.com
Email: lesmenuires@sogevab.com Open every day in the morning from 10h to 12h: squash, weight training, aquagym and in the afternoon from 14h to 22h: all activities.
Tel: +33 (0)4 79 01 08 83. Aquaclub - SPA Relaxation area in an exotic decor. Swimming pool, saunas, hammam, jacuzzi, relaxing solarium area, Turkish showers, aquagym, prenatal and baby swimmer activities… lessons adapted for everyone. Fitness and well-being Area with: fitness room 180m²: step, stretching, aerobics, LIA,“tums and bums”… lessons for every level. 60m² weight training area with the latest equipment. well-being area for more relaxation: sun beds, water massaging beds, slimming, spa jet, body modelling. Multi-activity area Over 12 activities: squash, badminton, ping-pong, volley ball, basket ball… and as many tournaments as you like.
Fun Park for the young and not so young: trampolines, bouncy castles, plastic ball pool, children's modules… Equipment hire: badminton and squash rackets, ping-pong bats, swimming costumes, towels, sports shoes. Lugeland (in nearby Les Menuires) 2 rubber ring toboggan runs in the heart of Les Menuires. Young and old alike can enjoy all the joys of the mountain in winter and discover a new winter sport. Rendez-vous at Lugeland, situated near the centre of the resort, between la Croisette and Preyerand. Access via the Preyerand gondola. Buggy on snow
Tél 06.11.38.37.96 www.altanabike.com All on a 1800 m² closed circuit with full safety measures. Try out the two seater Buggy 500, passenger from 6 years old, driver from 14 years old or the single seater Quad. Come and experience the fun of driving on the snow and ice. Snowmobile for children from 6 to 13 years old. With three sessions, discovering, initiation and perfection! Nicolas and Christophe, two qualified instructors from the FFM invite you to discover the new sensations of mechanical sports on snow. The circuit is open everyday from 10.00 am to the beginning of the evening. The circuit can be open by night only on booking. The circuit can be booked by groups up to 7 people for the day, half a day or for an hour. Les Bruyères outdoor swimming-pool
tel. : 33 (0)4 79 00 69 98 Open every day from 14h30 to 19h30, except Saturday.
All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website
Saint Martin de Belleville Tourist Office Find additional information here Tel. 33 (0)47 900 2000 - Fax 33 (0)4 79 08 91 71 www.st-martin-belleville.com E-mail: stmartin@st-martin-belleville.com Open from Sunday to Friday, 9h to 12h30 and 14h to 19h: Saturdays 9h to 19h
Apres Ski/Eating
15 Bars, pub, restaurants (4 restaurants on the slopes), Auberge Farm in Le Châtelard, 22 shops.
At night possibility to go and eat in a restaurant on the slopes.
1 piano-bar "Le Pourquoi Pas", 1 pub with live concerts "Le Brewski's"
During the French holiday periods : visits of Saint Martin by torchlight
All winter: Rendez-vous musicaux in the church of Saint Martin de Belleville and in Les Menuires But also in Les Menuires: Sports Centre, swimming pools, toboggan Roc'n Bob (4 km), cinemas, nightclubs, attractions, restaurants taverns, snowmobile ride, relax or dine in the yurts of Belleville. La Bouitte which is one of the best in the whole of the Alps and now holds 2 Michelin stars (This is amongst the very best. There are only eleven 2-stars in the whole of the UK for instance). Restaurants Gastronomic Restaurant La Bouitte From 08/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Two Michelin stars in Saint Marcel hamlet. Telephon : +33(0) 4 79 08 96 77 Website: www.la-bouitte.com info@la-bouitte.com
L'Etoile des Neiges From 15/12/12 to 26/04/13: open daily. 25m from the piste Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 92 80 Website: www.hotel-edelweiss73.com hoteledelweiss@wanadoo.fr
La Ferme Auberge Chantacoucou From 08/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Telephone: +33(0) 6 13 98 91 56
La Loy
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Restaurant Bar d'Altitude la Loy Situated on the piste of le Biolley, in Saint Martin de Belleville
Telephone : +33(0) 4 79 08 92 72
La Voûte
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Restaurant Bar Pizzeria La Voûte, Pizza Take Away
Situated in Place de la Mairie, at 40m from the piste Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 91 48
Le Chalet des Neiges
From 08/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily from 9 AM to 4.45 PM. Restaurant Bar d'Altitude le Chalet des Neiges
Situated at the summit of Roc des 3 Marches 1 gondola
Sommet de la Télécabine du Roc des 3 Marches
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 00 60 55
Le Chardon Bleu
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Restaurant Bar d'Altitude le Chardon Bleu Sommet de la télécabine de St Martin
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 95 36
Le Corbeleys
Restaurant Bar d'Altitude le Corbeleys
Sommet de la télécabine de St Martin
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 95 31
Le Frison Restaurant Bar le Frison
Located in the Hamlet of le Bettaix
At about 150m from the pistes Hameau Le Bettaix
73440 Saint-Martin-de-Belleville Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 80 29
Mountain Restaurant Le Grand Lac
Restaurant Bar d'Altitude Le Grand Lac
Situated on the foot of Les Granges chairlift
Secteur des Allamands
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 25 78 Website: www.restaurant-legrandlac.com
Pancake Restaurant Bar le Billig
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Situated "passage du Mélèze" in Saint Martin Village
At 100m from the slopes
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 00 15 54
Restaurant La Ferme de la Choumette From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. The Choumette farm, Restaurant, is situated in Saint Martin, on the foot of the slopes
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 40 00 42
Restaurant Le Dalhia
From 08/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Situated in Les Grangeraies district in Saint Martin
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 00 28 27
Restaurant Le Goosto
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Les Grangeraies Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 92 82
Restaurant Le Grenier
From 15/11/12 to 20/04/13: open daily. Les Grangeraies Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 00 88 00
Restaurant Le Lachenal
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 96 29
Restaurant Le Montagnard From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily from 11.30 AM to 11 PM. Restaurant le Montagnard / Wifi Point
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 01 08 40 Website: www.le-montagnard.com
At night possibility to go and eat in a restaurant on the slopes.
1 piano-bar "Le Pourquoi Pas", 1 pub with live concerts "Le Brewski's"
During the French holiday periods : visits of Saint Martin by torchlight
All winter: Rendez-vous musicaux in the church of Saint Martin de Belleville and in Les Menuires But also in Les Menuires: Sports Centre, swimming pools, toboggan Roc'n Bob (4 km), cinemas, nightclubs, attractions, restaurants taverns, snowmobile ride, relax or dine in the yurts of Belleville. La Bouitte which is one of the best in the whole of the Alps and now holds 2 Michelin stars (This is amongst the very best. There are only eleven 2-stars in the whole of the UK for instance). Restaurants Gastronomic Restaurant La Bouitte From 08/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Two Michelin stars in Saint Marcel hamlet. Telephon : +33(0) 4 79 08 96 77 Website: www.la-bouitte.com info@la-bouitte.com
L'Etoile des Neiges From 15/12/12 to 26/04/13: open daily. 25m from the piste Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 92 80 Website: www.hotel-edelweiss73.com hoteledelweiss@wanadoo.fr
La Ferme Auberge Chantacoucou From 08/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Telephone: +33(0) 6 13 98 91 56
La Loy
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Restaurant Bar d'Altitude la Loy Situated on the piste of le Biolley, in Saint Martin de Belleville
Telephone : +33(0) 4 79 08 92 72
La Voûte
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Restaurant Bar Pizzeria La Voûte, Pizza Take Away
Situated in Place de la Mairie, at 40m from the piste Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 91 48
Le Chalet des Neiges
From 08/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily from 9 AM to 4.45 PM. Restaurant Bar d'Altitude le Chalet des Neiges
Situated at the summit of Roc des 3 Marches 1 gondola
Sommet de la Télécabine du Roc des 3 Marches
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 00 60 55
Le Chardon Bleu
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Restaurant Bar d'Altitude le Chardon Bleu Sommet de la télécabine de St Martin
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 95 36
Le Corbeleys
Restaurant Bar d'Altitude le Corbeleys
Sommet de la télécabine de St Martin
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 95 31
Le Frison Restaurant Bar le Frison
Located in the Hamlet of le Bettaix
At about 150m from the pistes Hameau Le Bettaix
73440 Saint-Martin-de-Belleville Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 80 29
Mountain Restaurant Le Grand Lac
Restaurant Bar d'Altitude Le Grand Lac
Situated on the foot of Les Granges chairlift
Secteur des Allamands
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 25 78 Website: www.restaurant-legrandlac.com
Pancake Restaurant Bar le Billig
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Situated "passage du Mélèze" in Saint Martin Village
At 100m from the slopes
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 00 15 54
Restaurant La Ferme de la Choumette From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. The Choumette farm, Restaurant, is situated in Saint Martin, on the foot of the slopes
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 40 00 42
Restaurant Le Dalhia
From 08/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Situated in Les Grangeraies district in Saint Martin
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 00 28 27
Restaurant Le Goosto
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Les Grangeraies Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 92 82
Restaurant Le Grenier
From 15/11/12 to 20/04/13: open daily. Les Grangeraies Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 00 88 00
Restaurant Le Lachenal
From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily. Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 08 96 29
Restaurant Le Montagnard From 15/12/12 to 27/04/13: open daily from 11.30 AM to 11 PM. Restaurant le Montagnard / Wifi Point
Telephone: +33(0) 4 79 01 08 40 Website: www.le-montagnard.com
Access
By road: Driving distance from Calais to St Martin is 587 miles (8hrs 30).
A26 via Reims, Dijon, A6 Maçon to Lyon then A43/A430 to Albertville. Take the D915A following signs for St Martin de Belleville.
GPS positions:
Saint Martin de Belleville:
Latitude: 45°36’.2898
Longitude: 6°50’.5962
By Rail: Direct TGV to Moûtiers / Salins/ Brides-les-Bains train station (27 km from Les Menuires).
Information and bookings: www.voyages-sncf.com
A train ticket vending machine is available near the la Croisette Tourist Office in Les Menuires.
Eurostar «London-Moûtiers»: arrivals and departures every Saturday. Information: Tel. 0033 8 92 35 35 39
Airports:
Chambéry is 104km from Saint Martin de Belleville (1 ¼ hours).
Bus from Chambery to resort – Transavoie (Sats only)
www.chambery-airport.com
Grenoble Airport is 174km from Saint Martin de Belleville (2 hours)
www.grenoble-airport.com
Lyon is 181km from Saint Martin de Belleville (2 hours)
Bus to resort Satobus Alpes
www.lyonairport.com
Geneva is 183Km from Saint Martin de Belleville (2 hours)
www.gva.ch/en
Bus transfers from Geneva Airport
Eight buses run from 01/12/12-14/04/13 (1 of these runs 24/11-20/04, another 25/11-21/04 and 2 other 08/12-23/03). Book 2 days in advance with local tourist office for return. Tickets must be reserved with www.alpski-bus.com (not pre-bookable with Peak Retreats). Transfer time 3hrs. Cost when pre-booking online is roughly €110 per adult return (cheaper prices for groups of 4 adults). Child is half adult rate (4-12yrs). Change bus at Moutiers for St Martin.
Timetable and prices 12/13
Left luggage
A left-luggage office (€2/bag) as well as showers, are available on Saturdays, 8h to 20h, at the Sports Centre.
A left-luggage office (€1,50/pers) is also available on Saturdays, 9h to 19h, at the Saint Martin de Belleville.
Resort Shuttles
FREE SHUTTLE
The villages of Saint Martin de Belleville, le Bettaix and le Levassaix are linked to the ski area via pistes and ski lifts. A free shuttle connects Villarabout, Saint Marcel, les Granges and Praranger with les Menuires and Saint Martin. This runs Sun-Fri.
From Sunday to Friday, free shuttle buses link certain villages to the resorts of Les Menuires and Saint Martin.
Airport Transfer
Pre-book your taxi transfer to Saint Martin de Belleville with Peak Retreats. For transfer prices please view here
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Other Amenities
Post office, mini supermarkets, bank, chemist, laundrette, hairdresser and garage. Ice Rink and outdoor heated pool (c€3,30 for adults and c€2,50 for children) at Les Bruyères, sports centre in Les Menuires.
ski info
Part of the 3 Vallees ski area, Saint-Martin de Belleville is an ideal base for quick access to the largest ski area in the world and its 600km of runs.Taking the high-speed 8-person gondola from the centre of the village and just one fast quad modern chair lift you can be at the top of the 'Tougnete' ridge less than ¼ of an hour. From there enjoy the amazing panoramic views and decide whether to ski down to Meribel, Mottaret , Les Menuires or Saint-Martin taking the choice of runs best suited to your level. You can then carry on easily towards Val Thorens or Courchevel.
Additional ski fact info, main ski info in resort facts box at top of page.
Belleville (Val Thorens, Orelle, Les Menuires, St Martin)
Les Menuires/Saint Martin
SAINT MARTIN SKI AREA
St Martin is a little alpine village which is linked to the large 3 Valleys ski area so you get the best of both worlds. Saint Martin de Belleville is blessed with lightly wooded slopes unlike its neighbour ski resort Val Thorens. There are fast lifts that get you to the slopes of Les Menuires and Meribel.
SAINT MARTIN BEGINNERS
Beginners can start on the nursery slope from the centre of St Martin de Belleville village (running alongside our featured residence – Les Chalets du Gypse) and then progress on to easy blue runs from the top of ‘Tougnete’ and explore the rest of the Three Valleys. There are 5 free beginners’ lifts in the valley.
SAINT MARTIN INTERMEDIATES
Intermediates will find endless opportunities to explore the whole Three Valleys and St Martin de Belleville. 3 Valleys has extensive intermediate slopes with big lift networks. Locally, at Les Menuires the slopes above the village on the west-facing side have lots to offer and are all pretty much blues and reds.
SAINT MARTIN EXPERTS
Advanced skiers and boarders won’t feel left out with a choice of moguls, steep runs or off-piste in just about every corner of the ski area. The Orelle area above Val Thorens is particularly worth a try. Head to the upper slopes of La Masse for steeper slopes. It also has some of the best snow in the 3 Valleys at La Masse. There is also a huge amount of off piste runs within the 3 Valleys.
SAINT MARTIN SNOW COVERAGE
Les Menuires and Saint Martin de Belleville (highest altitude 2850m) benefit from an exceptional natural snow cover. This is reinforced by more than 410 snow cannons covering 50% of the pistes. Two summits (at 2700 m and 2850 m) benefit from artificial snow, from the top of the pistes right down into the centre of the resort. The production of artificial snow starts in November and continues throughout the winter.
| Km | 300 |
| Lifts | 64 |
| Snow cannons - 777 | |
| No. of slopes 141 | |
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| Lifts | 33 |
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| No. of slopes 76 | |
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- Ski Hire
- Ski Passes
- Ski School
- Activities
Ski Hire
Ski hire in St Martin de Belleville - prices start from £33 for children (skis and boots) & £55 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for St Martin de Belleville ski hire prices.
Ski Passes
SPECIAL OFFER: 50% OFF ANY 3 VALLEES PASS FOR THE WEEK OF 12/01/13 - Book before 1/11/12
FREE PASSES!
Children under 5 and seniors over 74 receive a FREE lift pass.
Note: Proof of age will be required for reduced price passes.
Photo necessary for + 12 day and free passes
Other lift pass on offer (to buy locally in resort in Euros):
3 Valleys ski pass – ½ day and daily rates 12/13:
½ day - €35.20 children, €44 adults
Day - €42.40 children, €53 adults
Les Menuires/Saint Martin ski pass – ½ day and daily rates 12/13:
½ day - €27.60 children, €34.60 adults
Day - €33.30 children, €41.70 adults
Special beginners
1 day Les Menuires/Saint Martin €21
15 ski lifts including 5 free lifts. Two specially designed and protected zones for beginner.
PRE-BOOK* your ST MARTIN/3 VALLEYS LIFT PASS
| Lift Passes St Martin 12/13 | 6 days | 7 days | |||
| 22/12/12-19/4/13 | A | B | A | B | |
| Adult (13-64yrs) | £171 | £218 | £198 | £252 | |
| Child (5-12yrs) | £136 | £175 | £159 | £202 | |
| Senior (65-74yrs) | £154 | £197 | £178 | £227 | |
| Family pass* | £546 | £699 | £635 | £807 | |
| Extra child (under 18) | £136 | £175 | £159 | £202 | |
| Tribu ** (Price per person) | £158 | £206 | £184 | £238 | |
| (A) St-Martin/Ménuires: 37 lifts, 160km of pistes (B) 3 Vallées: 200 lifts, 600km of pistes | |||||
| * Family Pass: 2 adults + 2 children under 18 (offer applies to people with same name, living at the same address) | |||||
| ** Tribu: minimum 3 people, same booking reference | |||||
| Proof of age is compulsory; please bring ID when collecting lift-passes. | |||||
Ski School
Ski School: Lesson times are subject to change right until the last minute. Outside French school holidays the ski school reserves the right to cancel group lessons should numbers be insufficient. For peak periods (23/12-6/1, 16/2-16/3 & 14/4-21/4) we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible and in any case at least 6 weeks prior to the required dates. Morning lessons tend to get booked up first and therefore we may only be able to offer afternoon classes within 6 weeks of departure. In some resorts English speaking instructors may not always be available, particularly at peak times.
Group Ski Lessons – ski school Saint Martin de Belleville
| Ski School ESF St Martin 12/13 Lessons only ( Lift pass not included) | ||||||
| Ski Group lessons | Adults | Children (6-12) | Kindergarten (4-5yrs) | |||
| 6 mornings (2hrs45) | £133 | £134 | n/a | |||
| 6 afternoons (2hrs30) | £96 | £93 | £102 | |||
| 5 mornings (2hrs45) | £129 | £129 | n/a | |||
| 5 afternoons (2hrs30) | £91 | £87 | n/a | |||
| Snowboard Group lessons | Adults & Children 8 yrs+ | |||||
| 6 PM lessons - Beginners + level 1 (pm only) | £108 | |||||
| 6 AM lessons - Levels 2-3-4 (am only) | £133 | |||||
| Ski Kindergarten (4-5): Sunday to Friday: 17/2-16/3: 14.30-17.00, all other dates: 14.00-16.30 | ||||||
| Ski lessons Adults + Children (6-12): Sunday to Friday: 8/12-2/2: 9.30-12.15, 14.00-16.30; 17/2-15/3: 9.15-12.00, 14.30-17.00; 3/2-16/2 + 18/3-20/4: 9.15-12.00, 14.00-16.30 TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED | ||||||
| Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will apply | ||||||
| Ski + nursery (3-6yrs)* | Morning NURSERY, Afternoons SKI (9.00-17.00 with lunch) | £311 | ||||
| Mornings Nursery (NO SKI) + Lunch (09.00-14.00 - no ski) | £209 | |||||
St Martin Individual Tuitions
(12/13 prices, NOT pre-bookable)
Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these. Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change Ski school contact number: Ecole du Ski Français St Martin de Belleville +0033 479 002 478 1 to 2 people: 1 hour, from............................. 45,00 1 ½ hours, from....................... 67,50 3 to 4 people: 1 hour, from............................. 65,00 1 ½ hours, from....................... 97,50
Activities
At the top of the chair lift La Becca (2670m), 100 m on the right. Naturally rich in snow, sunny (from 11 am) this space offers all technical characteristics. Two people are present all day and the park is maintained every day. 3 Boardercross, 8 slides and hand-rails, 4 big airs, 2 tables (one blue and one red), 1 hip, 1 quater pipe. The skier-cross is open to all. Nearby you will find the snowpark and its different modules.
Mountain restaurants
3Cross-country in 3 Valleys
130kms Cross country pistes in the 3 Valleys area. Starting at the Old Hamlet in Les Bruyères there is a trail that links Les Menuires to the village of St Martin de Belleville (28km). 28 km of cross country pistes wind their way through the Vallée des Belleville, on 3 principal itineraries. They are suitable for both techniques: classic and skating. Free access. Outings can be arranged direct with the French Ski School (ESF).Snowshoe outings in St Martin de Belleville
Marked snow shoe itineraries, Winter pedestrian path map available at the Tourist Office. Guided snow shoe outings are on offer every day (except Sunday) by the French Ski School. ½ day.............. . 29 € 6 ½ days.......... 150 € Transport and equipment hire included. 2012/2013 prices.Snowpark / Half pipe at Les Menuires
Fun Zone La BeccaAt the top of the chair lift La Becca (2670m), 100 m on the right. Naturally rich in snow, sunny (from 11 am) this space offers all technical characteristics. Two people are present all day and the park is maintained every day. 3 Boardercross, 8 slides and hand-rails, 4 big airs, 2 tables (one blue and one red), 1 hip, 1 quater pipe. The skier-cross is open to all. Nearby you will find the snowpark and its different modules.
Walibi Gliss' -Ski area Les Menuires / Saint Martin
Open daily. Come and have fun on the blue slalom, in the boardercross and in the musical zone where you need to take up the original challenges! Benefit from the winners' podium to take an unusual photo souvenir. The Walibi Gliss zone is located on the Masse sector.
Other Accommodation In: Saint Martin de Belleville
Les Chalets du Gypse
Luxury Apartments. Sleeps 2-10
Indoor pool
Les Chalets du Gypse prestige residence is ideally located directly on the slopes to provide ski-in/ski-out facilities.
Luxury Apartments. Sleeps 2-10
Indoor pool
Les Chalets du Gypse prestige residence is ideally located directly on the slopes to provide ski-in/ski-out facilities.
Saint Marcel
Luxury Chalet. Sleeps 10
Bedrooms: 4 ensuite
Located in the pretty hamlet of Saint Marcel, Saint-Marcel is a group of six detached and semi-detached wood and stone luxurious chalets.
Luxury Chalet. Sleeps 10
Bedrooms: 4 ensuite
Located in the pretty hamlet of Saint Marcel, Saint-Marcel is a group of six detached and semi-detached wood and stone luxurious chalets.
Taffetas
Chalet-Apartment. Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 3
Located in the old village centre, the location is very convenient with the shops and lifts giving access to the whole Three Valley ski area only 400m away.
Chalet-Apartment. Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 3
Located in the old village centre, the location is very convenient with the shops and lifts giving access to the whole Three Valley ski area only 400m away.
Alp'Hotel
3* Hotel. NEW FOR 12/13
Ideally situated at the bottom of the slopes in front of the St Martin 8-seater chairlift with the lift pass office, ski school meeting place and ski hire all literally on your doorstep (40m away).
3* Hotel. NEW FOR 12/13
Ideally situated at the bottom of the slopes in front of the St Martin 8-seater chairlift with the lift pass office, ski school meeting place and ski hire all literally on your doorstep (40m away).
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