Events Les 3 Vallées – Val Thorens/Les Menuires/Méribel/Courchevel
GRANDE PREMIERE
Date | 2024-11-23 until 2024-11-24 |
Location | VAL THORENS |
The winter season launch weekend at Val Thorens is an unmissable event for winter sports enthusiasts. It offers a variety of activities, introductions to different disciplines and a test village to discover new equipment from more than 50 brands. Festive activities, a quiz and gifts liven up the weekend. On Saturday evening, a Raclette Party awaits you, followed by the “Grande Première Séance”, a screening of mountain films.
SKI CROSS WORLD CUP
Date | 2024-12-12 until 2024-12-13 |
Skicross was born at the end of the 1990s in the United States, where the first Winter X Games were created.
The principle of skicross is quite simple, it consists of a race along a course made up of various natural or artificial elements such as bumps, raised curves or springboards.
Four by four, the skiers compete and race down the slope as quickly as possible. Only the first two of each descent are qualified for the next stage until the grand final!
Skicross has been an Olympic event since the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.
SKI AND BOARDERWEEK
Date | 2024-12-15 until 2024-12-20 |
It’s the European Snowboarding Festival, all nationalities come together to enjoy the exceptional snow conditions and the “Val Tho” atmosphere.
During the day, take advantage of the test village to try out the latest ski and snowboard equipment.
Many activities are also offered after ski: easy fun park, cinema session, freestyle contest…
Magical Christmas
Date | 2024-12-21 until 2024-12-28 |
Location | Saint-Martin-de-Belleville |
Continuing the tradition of end-of-year celebrations amid the snowflakes, the village resort of the 3 Valleys offers holiday guests a magical week in the mountains from December 21 to 28.
The village center will be lively with incredible ice sculptures over 2 meters high and a large multi-coloured dome set up for the occasion. The program includes shows under the stars, torchlit descents, fireworks, guided night tours, temporary bars, musical strolls, and more. A fun and unusual ice sculpture workshop is also available for families: under the guidance of professional sculptor Nicolas Gombert, children and their parents can create their own works of art. The magic
happens quickly!
CHRISTMAS WEEK
Date | 2024-12-22 until 2024-12-27 |
À Val Thorens, Christmas is a unique time. A touch of enchantment, with a breeze of gentleness, while savouring the sharing of being together with friends and family. Real magical moments where emotions guide our desire to live these experiences offered to all.
NEW YEAR WEEK
Date | 2024-12-28 until 2025-01-04 |
Come celebrate the new year with joy and conviviality at Val Thorens ! Many activities await you to celebrate this properly.
The Winemakers’ Week
Date | 2025-01-04 until 2025-01-11 |
Time | 17:30 until 20:30 |
Location | Le Break - Les Menuires |
Evenings of tasting with your feet in the snow to start the year off right: welcome to the 2nd edition
of the Winemakers’ Week in Les Menuires. Fruity, oaky, full-bodied, supple, vigorous... there’s something for every nose and palate! For this second edition, the diversity of our French vineyards can be felt, seen, studied, and tasted in a convivial atmosphere at altitude for an epicurean and enriching après-ski, meeting the men and women who bring the vine to life and live from it.
FREERIDE WORLD TOUR
Date | 2025-01-26 until 2025-01-29 |
The Trophée de l’Espoir
Date | 2025-02-20 |
Time | 10:00 until 20:00 |
Location | La Croisette - Les Menuires |
As a supportive resort, Les Menuires organises various events contributing to the funding of associations. Among them, the Trophée de l’Espoir, sponsored by David Douillet – double Olympic judo champion and quadruple world champion who has a piste named after him in Les Menuires. For 26 years, this event continues to unite participants from all walks of life for a day of activities, all-level sports, solidarity, and generosity. The goal: to raise funds for the Alliance Paralysie Cérébrale des Alpes (ALPYSIA). It serves to remind us of the perseverance and determination of those living with disabilities, to raise public awareness, and to promote inclusion.
FESTI VALTHO
Date | 2025-03-18 until 2025-03-20 |
Nestled at an altitude of 2300 m, in a breathtaking natural setting, in the heart of the slopes of the largest ski area in the world, this is where the Festi Val Tho will take up residence, for 3 days, at the Chalets du Thorens and the 360 ° Bar.
GAY SKI WEEK
Date | 2025-03-22 until 2025-03-28 |
Completely at La Masse!
Date | 2025-03-29 |
Time | 09:00 until 17:00 |
Location | Les Menuires |
For its 3rd edition, Completely at La Masse is not so crazy after all! With 190 participants last year, the event – organised by the Les Menuires Sports Club in collaboration with the resort's services – returns this winter, highlighting snow sports in the La Masse area, a must-see spot on the 3 Vallées circuit. Open to everyone, this full day of laughter, sport, camaraderie, and zany participants gathers competitors – whether sports licence holders or not – and holidaymakers looking for quirky activities. The morning is dedicated to self-challenge with a solo or duo descent, scattered with obstacles over 4.3 km with a 1000 m vertical drop. At the finish: the little racers win their weight in candy and adults in local beer, “Brava Vela.” The afternoon, even more fun, takes place at the Olympic Stadium and Croisette with a giant barbecue, sled race, water slide, and concert.
Yogiski – 9 th edition
Date | 2025-04-06 until 2025-04-11 |
Time | 09:00 until 19:00 |
Location | Les Menuires & Saint-Martin-de-Belleville |
Morning yoga at an altitude of 2800 metres, day retreats with Nordic baths and saunas, après-ski, and meditative evenings in a mountain refuge with descents under the stars... to reach slow altitude from morning to night, join us for the 9th edition of Yogiski in Les Menuires and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville.
Experience introductions to Ayurveda, Tai Chi, naturopathy, candlelit Yin yoga, foot reflexology, sound baths, wellness and vegetarian meals... the many gentle experiences during this flagship wellness week awaken all the senses to achieve a positive attitude.
Following Lili Barbery last year, this year’s event will feature Caroline Perrineau, a yoga teacher known as "@theyoginist," as one of the ambassadors.
Spring sliding - Ski & Bike week
Date | 2025-04-12 until 2025-04-21 |
Time | 09:00 until 16:30 |
Location | Saint-Martin-de-Belleville |
As winter ends, Saint-Martin-de- Belleville invites outdoor sports enthusiasts to glide down its sunny slopes both on skis and bicycles. DH track, enduro circuit, or e-MTB rides: the village resort opens a part of its mountain bike area as a preview. This offers a great alternative to classic spring skiing, allowing for varied sliding pleasures under the sun, accompanied by a festive end-of-season program.
DUTCH WEEK
Date | 2025-04-27 until 2025-05-02 |
The Dutch find themselves at Val Thorens every end of winter on the occasion of “Dutch Week” to celebrate the birthday of their sovereign or the liberation following the Second World War. It's a popular festival where skiing and entertainment follow one another. The color orange is in the spotlight this week!
GRANDE DERNIERE
Date | 2025-05-03 until 2025-05-04 |
One last weekend of celebration before the end of the season? It is at Val Thorens let it happen! Come take off your skis for the ultimate Grand Finale of the winter season at Val Thorens, May 3 and 4, 2025.