3 Vallees - Saint-Martin de Belleville (Les Menuires)

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

St Martin de Belleville Resort Opening Dates

St Martin de Belleville opens on 10/12/11 and closes on 27/04/12

Partial opening of 3 Valleys ski area after 27/04 (Val Thorens only) or before 10/12 (Val Thorens, Courchevel, Les Menuires, Meribel).

Follow the links below

Childcare in St Martin de Belleville

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

Mini-club rates 11/12 without ski

½ days (except 12/02-10/03) - €33

Morning and afternoon (except 12/02-10/03) - €49

6 half days - €147

6 morning and 6 afternoons (without meals) - €225

Supervision & 1 meal - €16,00

6 meals - €90

Slightly cheaper rates for 31months+.

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.

Peak Retreats can pre-book this. See here for details.

Activities in St Martin de Belleville/Les Menuires

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

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 centre
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.

Eating out and Après Ski in St Martin de Belleville

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).

New this winter in Saint Martin de Belleville, René Maxime have a heart to share their passion and offer cooking classes to destination for gourmets. Prior reservation only.

Other amenities in St Martin de Belleville

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

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

Maison du Tourisme sur la place de l’Eglise.
Open Sat from 9h to 19h. Tél. 33 (0)47 900 2000.

Point Information in le quartier des Grangeraies.
Open Sat from 9h to 12h30 and from 14h to 18h.

Baggerie (without showers) available at Maison du Tourisme, from 9am-7pm.

Access to St Martin de Belleville

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. 08 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 – see timetable/prices/info.

Runs from 04/12/10-17/04/11 (bus 76 & 79 valid from 27/11/10-25/04/11, bus 72 & 77 valid on Saturday from 11/12/10-26/03/11). On 25/12, bus 76 & 79 only.

Leaves GVA airport at 10.00, 11.00, 12.15, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30, 16.45, 19.15.

Departs St Martin – times to be confirmed. Book 2 days in advance with local tourist office. Tickets must be reserved with alpski-bus.com (not pre-bookable with Peak Retreats). Transfer time 3hrs. Cost when pre-booking online is €130 per adult return (cheaper prices for groups of 4 adults). Child is half adult rate (4-12yrs).

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.

Free scheduled shuttle on Wednesday between Val Thorens, Les Menuires and Saint Martin de Belleville from December 25 to April 22, 2011 reserved for pedestrians and cross-country skiers only.

Airport Transfer

Pre-book your taxi transfer to Saint Martin de Belleville  with Peak Retreats. Please enquire for prices 

For all other transfer prices please view here

Access Plan

Saint Martin de Belleville France

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Resort Map

Saint Martin de Belleville France

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.

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.

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.

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 La Masse for steeper slopes.

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.

ST MARTIN DE BELLEVILLE PISTE MAP

To see the St Martin de Belleville piste map for 11/12 please see the resort guide panel on the top right hand side of the current page.

ST MARTIN DE BELLEVILLE SNOW REPORTS

To see St Martin de Belleville snow reports please see the resort guide panel on the top right hand side of the current page.

St Martin de Belleville Lift passes

Save Time in resort and budget ahead by pre-booking your Saint Martin de Belleville lift passes. See below for prices.

PRE-BOOK* your ST MARTIN/3 VALLEYS LIFT PASS

¹ FAMILY PASSES (see above pricing)

Family pass: 2 adults + 2 children under 18 (offer applies to people with same name, living at same address).

Extra children costs for the family passes:

6 days (1) St Martin - £119

6 days (3) 3 Valleys - £165

6 days (3) 3 Valleys after 16/04 - £149

7 days (1) St Martin - £139

7 days (3) 3 Valleys - £190

(1) St Martin/Menuires: 37 lifts, 160km of pistes

(2) Vallee des Belleville: 66 lifts, 300km of pistes

(3) 3 Vallees: 200 lifts, 600km of pistes

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:

½ day - €30 children, €39 adults

Day - €37 children, €49 adults

Les Menuires/Saint Martin ski pass – ½ day and daily rates:

½ day - €22 children, €31 adults

Day - €27 children, €38 adults

Special beginners

1 day Les Menuires/Saint Martin €20

15 ski lifts including 5 free lifts. Two specially designed and protected zones for beginner.

St Martin de Belleville Ski Schools        

PRE-BOOK* your ST Martin GROUP SKI/BOARD LESSONS

Please note that a booking fee of £9 per party will be charged.

Group Ski Lessons – ski school Saint Martin de Belleville

6 half day lessons are Sunday-Friday

5 half day lessons are Monday-Friday

Ski + Nursery 3-6yrs Prices 2011/2012

Morning SKI, Afternoons NURSERY (9.00-17.00 with lunch) - £371

Morning NURSERY, Afternoons SKI (9.00-17.00 with lunch) - £335

Mornings SKI + Garderie (09.00-14.00 with lunch) - £235

Times and Schedules (ALL TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED, SUBJECT TO CHANGES).

Ski lessons Adults + Children (6-12): Sunday to Friday:

18/12-3/2: 9.30-12.15, 14.00-16.30;

12/2-9/3: 9.15-12.00, 14.30-17.00;

5/2-11/2 + 10/3-21/4: 9.15-12.00, 14.00-16.30

Ski Kindergarten (4-5): Sunday to Friday:

18/12-3/2: 9.30-12.15 or 14.00-16.30;

12/2-9/3: 9.15-12.00 or 14.30-17.00;

5/2-11/2 + 10/3-21/4: 9.15-12.00 or 14.00-16.30

Please note that 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 (18/12-2/1, 13/2-13/3 & 9/4-24/4) 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.

St Martin Individual Tuitions

(11/12 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

Saint Martin de Belleville ski hire

Ski hire in St Martin de Belleville - prices start from £37 for children (skis and boots) & £64 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for St Martin de Belleville ski hire prices.

Mountain restaurants

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Cross-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.............. . 28,50 €

6 ½ days.......... 146,00 €

Transport and equipment hire included. 2011/2012 prices.

Snowpark / Half pipe at Les Menuires

Fun Zone La Becca
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.

*ALL PRE-BOOKABLE EXTRAS ARE PAYABLE TO PEAK RETREATS IN STERLING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. PRICES ARE IN £.

ANYTHING IN EUROS (€) WE ARE UNABLE TO PRE-BOOK AND

WILL BE PAYABLE LOCALLY.