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School Ski Trips to Three Valleys

Booking a school ski trip to the Three Valleys is a popular option amongst UK schools, as this resort provides exceptional skiing for all abilities. The Three Valleys is renowned for its 600km of runs that span across the popular resorts of Courchevel, Méribel, and Val Thorens.

Les 3 Vallées offers a great experience for all levels of skiers, making it an excellent choice for student groups. Beginners are well catered for with easy valley runs to most villages and a large nursery area with wide slopes, which is ideal for slower skiers. For those booking with NST, groups are accommodated in Brides-les-Bains, which provides an excellent base for skiing either in Méribel or Courchevel.

Booking a school ski trip to Three Valleys

With an altitude ranging from 600 to 3,230m and a total piste area of 600km, there's plenty for students to see and do at the Three Valleys. It's a great place to book a school ski trip because:

  • Over 85% of the ski area is located above 1,800m, and with an extensive network of snow cannons, reliable snow conditions are guaranteed throughout the season
  • The resort boasts a balanced mix of slopes, with 66 green, 207 blue, 175 red, and 49 black pistes. It’s excellent for beginners to progress comfortably on gentle slopes and intermediates to cover large distances, while advanced skiers can tackle more challenging runs.
  • 41 ski lifts to reduce wait times and give students more time on the slopes.

The ski season for this resort starts from mid-December until late April.

Prices start from £1629pp


Ski Area

Ski Area

101km+
Top Piste Altitude

Top Piste Altitude

2950m
Group Skiing Ability

Group Skiing Ability

Suitable for all abilities

Price includes

  • Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your trip
  • Channel crossing
  • 6 nights' full board accommodation including evening meal on last day
  • 6-day ski equipment hire including helmets
  • 6-day lift pass
  • Ski school lessons 4 hrs instruction per day for 6 days, 1 to 12 ratio
  • Services of an NST Ski Rep
  • 'In-house’ evening entertainment programme
  • Après ski pre-booking service
  • 1 in 8 free place ratio
  • Group travel winter sports insurance

Three Valleys details

The Three Valleys, a world-class ski resort, offers an immense and diverse network of runs, making it an ideal choice for student ski trips where progression and exploration are the main goals.

  • Inclusive lift pass: Meribel groups can opt to pay a supplement for a Courchevel lift pass or the whole Three Valleys area.
  • Sample ski area: Meribel
  • Lifts to: 2950m
  • Total number of lifts: 41
  • Marked pistes: 150km
  • Longest run: 3.6km
  • Ski bus included: No
  • Lift pass photo required: No
  • Snow cannon coverage: 54%

 

Ski runs available at Three Valleys

  • Green Runs: 10
  • Blue Runs: 32
  • Red Runs: 23
  • Black Runs: 8

 


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Popular accommodation options in Three Valleys

Hotel les Chalets

Les Chalets is a traditional family-run hotel run by the very hospitable and friendly Aude Goujon.

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Hotel les Chalets

Les Chalets is a traditional family-run hotel run by the very hospitable and friendly Aude Goujon.

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Après-ski and evening activities at Three Valleys

A ski trip for students to the Three Valleys is just as exciting off the slopes as it is on. While our groups are based in the charming village of Brides-les-Bains, there is a wide range of activities to keep your students entertained across the resort.

 

Activities in Brides-les-Bains

  • Shops and cafés: The village offers a selection of local shops and cosy cafés for a relaxed evening.

 

Activities in Meribel

  • Swimming: Located at the Olympic Centre, the indoor swimming pool is a great place to relax and unwind.
  • Ice Skating: The Olympic Centre also has an indoor ice rink where student groups can enjoy a fun evening of skating or watch an ice hockey game.
  • Bowling: Enjoy a fun evening of bowling at the Olympic Centre.
  • Crepe Night: Treat your group to a traditional French crepe night.
  • Pizza Night: A classic and popular option for a group meal out.

 

Activities in Courchevel

  • Ice skating and ice hockey: The Forum Centre in Courchevel 1850 has a fantastic indoor ice rink where you can skate or watch a professional ice hockey match.
  • Bowling: Enjoy a fun night out with your group at the bowling alley in Courchevel 1850.
  • Pizza night: Students can indulge in a classic pizza night.
  • Shops and cafés: Explore the village's main street with a variety of high-end shops and cosy cafés.

 


Transport

Travel by coach: Friday departure. Journey time from Calais: approx 15 hours.

Coach

Travel by air: Flights to Lyon or Geneva, with a transfer to resort - approx 2½ hours.

Flight


Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Dedicated NST expert from day one
  • Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
  • Same-day quotes
  • Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
  • Straightforward planning - we handle the details
  • Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
  • Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
  • Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise

Whilst you're away

  • Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists
  • 24/7 helpline and support
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Free educational resources

On your return

  • Priority rebooking services
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