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

The resort

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. More


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. It has a quiet location, a chic atmosphere and a good variety of bars and restaurants away from the maddening crowds.

 

Its 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 19/12/09 and closes on 25/04/10

Partial opening* 05/12/09 – 18/12/09

*Depending on snow conditions

 

Follow the links below

 

 

- Children Activities Apres Ski Access/Getting Around Maps-

 

 

 

Childcare in St Martin de Belleville

 

CLUB DES PIOU-PIOU– The Piou-Piou Club accepts children from 30 months to 5 years old. It has a nursery/mini-club and Special Children’s restaurant.

Tel : 04 79 08 91 15

Les Grangeraies
73440 Saint Martin de Belleville

 

Mini-club rates 09/10 without ski

From 30 months to 5 yrs

6 ½ days - €137,00

6 days - €209,00

Supervision & meal - €16,00

 

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................ 32,00 €

child................ 26,00 €

1 hour outing :

adult................ 52,00 €

child................ 36,00 €

 

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.

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

 

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).

 

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

 

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 St Martin (1 ¼ hours).

Bus from Chambery to resort – Transavoie (Sats only)

www.chambery-airport.com

Grenoble Airport is 174km from St Martin (2 hours)

www.grenoble-airport.com

Lyon is 181km from St Martin (2 hours)

Bus to resort Satobus Alpes

www.lyonairport.com

Geneva is 183Km from St Martin (2 hours)

www.gva.ch/en

 

Bus:

Transdev Savoie: Moûtiers - Saint Martin de Belleville / Les Menuires: daily liaisons. Tel. 33 (0)4 79 00 73 99

Book your journey on-line!

Moûtiers/Salins/Brides-les-Bains railway station, Chambéry-Aix, Genève and Lyon airports Saint Martin de Belleville or Les Menuires: receive your bus ticket at home by booking on www.altibus.com or by telephoning 0820 227 413 at least 7 days before arrival. (For night buses on Thursday and Friday from Moûtiers, booking is obligatory on www.altibus.com

7 days in advance).

 

Resort Shuttles

FREE SHUTTLE

The villages of Saint Martin, 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.

 

Airport Transfer

Pre-book your taxi transfer 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skiing

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 new 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.
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Intermediates will find endless opportunities to explore the whole Three Valleys and St Martin de Belleville.

 

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.

 

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 de Belleville is blessed with lightly wooded slopes unlike its neighbour ski resort Val Thorens.

 

ST MARTIN DE BELLEVILLE PISTE MAP

To see the St Martin de Belleville piste map for 09/10 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 6 day St Martin/3Valleys Lift-Pass

 

 

6 Day Lift Pass St Martin/3 Valleys 2009/2010

 

 

A

B

C

Prices before 17/04/10

Adult (13-64yrs)

£167

£199

£219

Child (5-12yrs)*

£117

£142

£164

Senior (65-74yrs)*

£139

£171

£186

Prices after 17/04/10 (inc. 17th)

Adult (13-64yrs)

£133

£161

£175

Child (5-12yrs)*

£93

£113

£131

Senior (65-74yrs)*

£111

£137

£149

SPECIAL ST MARTIN FAMILY OFFER:  2 adults + 2 children under 18: £533 (A) and £699 (C) £560 (C after 17/04)                                                                     Extra child (-18yrs) £117 (A) and £164 (C) £131 (C after 18/04) (offer applies to people with same name, living at the same address)

Photo necessary for + 12 day and free passes

*Proof of age is required if under 5 or over 74 as free

A St-Martin/Menuires: 37 lifts, 160km pistes

B Vallee des Belleville: 66 lifts, 300km of pistes

C 3 Vallees: 200 lifts, 600km of piste

St Martin de Belleville Ski Schools        

PRE-BOOK* your 6 Half-Day 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

 

 

Ski School ESF St Martin Prices 2009/2010

Lessons only (lift pass not included)

 

 

Adults

Children (6-12)

Kindergarten

(4-5yrs)

 

SKI Group lessons

 

6 mornings (2hr45)

£136

£127

£136

6 afternoons (2hrs30)

£99

£93

£99

SNOWBOARD Group lessons 8+yrs

Beginners (pm only)

£111

Advanced (am only)

£136

ESF Saint Martin de Belleville Ski lessons are Sunday to Friday  - 

TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED                                                             

05/12/09 to 06/02/10: Mornings 9.30-12.15, Afternoons 14.00-16.30                                             07/02/10 to 13/03/10: Mornings 9.15-12.00, Afternoons 14.30-17.00                             14/03/10 to end of season: Mornings 9.15-12.00, Afternoons 14.00-16.30

 

St Martin Individual Tuitions (09/10 prices, NOT pre-bookable)

 

Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school

Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change

 

Ecole du Ski Français St Martin de Belleville +33 47 00 61 43

 

Price

1-2 pers

3-4 pers

1hr

42€

62€

1hr30

63€

93€

 

Saint Martin de Belleville ski hire

Ski hire in St Martin de Belleville - prices start from £35 for children (skis and boots) & £61 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 Valléedes 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.............. . 26,50 €

6 ½ days.......... 138,00 €

Transport and equipment hire included.

 

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 STIRLING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. PRICES ARE IN £.

 

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

WILL BE PAYABLE LOCALLY.

 

Saint-Martin de Belleville,

3 Vallees

Resort Height 1450m-3300m

(4,760-10,830ft)

Ski area

 

3 Valleys

Km

 600

Lifts

 174

Snow cannons – 2000 (1/3 of ski area)

No. of slopes 336

 

  44

 

 129

 

 108

 

  30

 

Belleville

Km

 300

Lifts

  65

Snow cannons - 692

No. of slopes 141

 

  14

 

  57

 

  55

 

  15

 

Les Menuires/Saint Martin

Km

 160

Lifts

  33

Snow cannons – 396 (45% slopes)

No. of slopes 76

 

  12

 

  34

 

  24

 

   6

Beginners

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Intermediates

****

Experts

***

Boarders

****

 

FAMILY LIFT PASS OFFER FOR ST MARTIN PASSES SEE HERE FOR DETAILS

Driving distance from Calais to Saint-Martin 587 miles or 8hrs30

ST MARTIN INFO

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St Martin Resort News

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St Martin Snow Report

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Client Feedback

 

SAINT MARTIN PISTE MAPS

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St Martin Piste Map PDF

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Valley de Belleville Piste Map

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3 Valleys Piste Map PDF

 

SAINT MARTIN RESORT MAP

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St Martin de Belleville Map

 

SAINT-MARTIN IN SUMMER

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St Martin in Summer



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