Three Valleys Les Trois Vallées - Courchevel, Méribel, Les Menuires, Val Thorens

This is one of the most mammoth ski regions in the world with at least four well-known, purpose-built ski resorts -- Courchevel, Méribel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens. You get lift privileges at some 220 different lifts with a single pass which makes it difficult to know even where to start. Because the region is so vast, it makes sense to use a guide to show you the ropes.

Courchevel is a sophisticated resort with some of the best mountain restaurants in France. It is made up of smaller villages named by altitude with Courchevel 1850 the highest, most expensive but with good ski-in/ski-out facilities. Méribel, with its traditional mountain architecture is favored by the British so English is widely spoken. There is something in the Three Valleys for all levels of skiers.