Starting from Méribel this route takes you across the Belleville Valley, through Les Menuires and into the ‘fourth’ valley of Orelle.
Route 5 - Les Menuires & the '4th Valley'
Exploring the 4th Valley over in Orelle
From Méribel la Chaudanne take the TOUGNETTE 1 & 2 up to the ridge and then turn back onto the red Dahu piste, followed by the blue Matre piste. Just go as far as the base of the ROC DE TOUGNE and take the lift back up to the ridge. This time you are going to cross over into the next valley and ski sown to the GRANGES chairlift via the red Teppes piste.
Take the GRANGES back up to the ridge and begin the long descent into Les Menuires via the red Allamands piste followed by the blue Petits Creux piste. Follow the Petits Creux round to the right as far as the ROCHER NOIR chairlift. At the top of the ROCHER NOIR there is a short blue track leading to the LAC NOIR chairlift. The black Lac Noir piste at the top of the chairlift takes you back down to the MASSE 2 cable car. Once out of the cable car you can enjoy a long run from Point de la Masse along the black Masse, red Longets and blue Vallons pistes, all of which lead on from one another. At the end of the Vallons run take the DORON chairlift and return to Les Menuires via the blue Boyes piste. Continue until you come to the base station of the BRUYERES 1 & 2. From the top of the 2nd cable car you take the Marielle track to access the long blue Plein Sud piste. Next take the MOUTIERE chairlift followed by the FUNITEL GRAND FOND then ski into the Orelle Valley down the red Mauriennaise piste at the bottom of which is a refuge serving lunch.
Lunch: Chalet Refuge Chinal Donat. Sunny terrace and reasonably good value food. Tel +33 (0)4 79 56 53 01. Alternatively, take a picnic lunch and enjoy the spectacular views.
Take the PEYRON and BOUCHET chairlifts before descending down the red and blue runs of the same names. Take the ROSAEL chairlift and then take the Chamois and Variante red runs, followed by the blue Fond piste and then the green Combe de Thorens slope. The PLEIN SUD chailrift and the 3 VALLEES cable car will return you to the ridge, from where you can take the red Lac de la Chambre all the way down to the base station of the PLAN DES MAINS chairlift. Once off the chairlift you have a pleasant return to Méribel Mottaret via the blue Sitelle and Matre pistes and the green Truite piste into Meribel.
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Cimes Blanches (Fahrenheit7)
Ski & snowboard hire located at the foot of the Fahrenheit7 Hotel in 1650
You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, we’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Courchevel 1650!
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Ski Service New Solarium
Snowboard & Ski hire located close to the Hotel Duc de Savoie
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Courchevel? Just visit the Skiset Ski Service New Solarium store!
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Cascades
Ski hire in the centre of resort opposite ESF's offices
Hire skis and snowboards at the Bottom of the Pistes in Courchevel Moriond, near the ESF. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Ski Plus La Residence
One stop shop for all your ski and snowboard equipment hire in Courchevel
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
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Francis Blanc Sports
Ski & Snowboard rental on the main high street just down from the snow-front
This shop is situated next to the Spar shop in Courchevel 1650 on the main high street just down from the cable car. It is run by Sophie and Nadine who will ensure you get the best gear to suit your level.
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Ski Higher
Ski and snowboard hire beside the piste in La Tania
Conveniently located in the centre of La Tania, this friendly ski hire shop offers a wide choice of skis, snowboards and equipment, backed up by experienced technicians who can help you find the right set-up for your time in Courchevel and the Three Valleys.
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Ski School Lessons in Courchevel
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Group ski lessons
Small groups for adults and children of all abilities with a well-established and trusted ski school
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in Courchevel and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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Private ski lessons
On and off-piste, English-speaking instructors with top local knowledge
Parallel Lines is Meribel’s biggest British Ski and Snowboard School, offering private lessons in La Tania and Courchevel tailor-made to focus on developing your skiing/snowboarding technique.
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Private ski lessons
Private skiing and snowboarding lessons with highly rated instructors
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Private ski lessons
British school offering a wide range of private lesson options tailored to all ages and abilities
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in Courchevel. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Private ski lessons
Bespoke ski and snowboard lessons in Courchevel
Backed by more than 30 years of excellence teaching across the French Alps, their mission is to transform your time on snow into something unforgettable.
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Private ski lessons
Tailored ski and snowboard lessons with multilingual instructors in Courchevel
Run by an Anglo-French team since 2001, this ski school knows the Three Valleys inside out. Their highly qualified, multilingual instructors specialise in tailor-made lessons designed to suit every skier or snowboarder.
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Ski Hire in Courchevel
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Cimes Blanches (Fahrenheit7)
Ski & snowboard hire located at the foot of the Fahrenheit7 Hotel in 1650
You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, we’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Courchevel 1650!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Skiset ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Ski Service New Solarium
Snowboard & Ski hire located close to the Hotel Duc de Savoie
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Courchevel? Just visit the Skiset Ski Service New Solarium store!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Skiset ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Cascades
Ski hire in the centre of resort opposite ESF's offices
Hire skis and snowboards at the Bottom of the Pistes in Courchevel Moriond, near the ESF. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Use Intersport ski hire discount code: STWSKI
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Ski Plus La Residence
One stop shop for all your ski and snowboard equipment hire in Courchevel
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
Visit websiteSave 5% automatically when you click here to book
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Francis Blanc Sports
Ski & Snowboard rental on the main high street just down from the snow-front
This shop is situated next to the Spar shop in Courchevel 1650 on the main high street just down from the cable car. It is run by Sophie and Nadine who will ensure you get the best gear to suit your level.
Visit websiteSave an extra 5%. Ski hire discount applied automatically on website visit
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Ski Higher
Ski and snowboard hire beside the piste in La Tania
Conveniently located in the centre of La Tania, this friendly ski hire shop offers a wide choice of skis, snowboards and equipment, backed up by experienced technicians who can help you find the right set-up for your time in Courchevel and the Three Valleys.
Visit websiteSAVE an extra 5%. Use code: SEECVL5
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