Saint-Martin de Belleville

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This authentic village has built a solid reputation in recent years. The only village in the 3 Vallées, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville is the main town of the commune supporting Les Menuires and Val Thorens. Linked to the 600km of slopes of the 3 Vallées, Saint-Martin de Belleville is probably home to the finest address in the world’s largest ski area: la Bouite, a Relais & Château hotel-restaurant with three Michelin stars, but also some fine luxury chalets… Big-mountain skiing… village style.

📌 Northern French Alps – Savoie

Saint-Martin de Belleville

📏 Altitude: 1400 m

🎿 Alpine skiing: 600 km

⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 28 km

🌟 Resort style: Village resort

💰 From 84.2 €/day (2026-2027)

58 green

132 blue

112 red

37 black

📅 Open 5 December 2026 to 18 April 2027

Overview of Saint-Martin de Belleville

Set at 1,400 metres altitude, the village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville is the beating heart of the valley. With its fine hotels, chalets and distinctive bell tower, it exudes the atmosphere of an authentic village at the heart of France’s largest ski area: Les 3 Vallees. From Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, you can tour between the runs of Les Menuires, Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens. Against the imposing modern architecture of Les Menuires, Saint-Martin responds with renovated farmhouses, cosy chalets and fine gastronomic and hospitality addresses. Against the glitz of Courchevel, Saint-Martin offers discreet but very present luxury. If you love villages, comfort and big-mountain skiing, you will love Saint-Martin. The village is situated in the Tarentaise valley, 1h15 from Chambery, 1h30 from Grenoble and 2h from Lyon.

Our review — Saint-Martin de Belleville

★★★★☆ 4.2/5

Ski area — key figures — Saint-Martin de Belleville

🌟 Village resort (Savoie)
📏 1400 m Village altitude (3230 m Top altitude)
🎿 339 runs

17.1%

38.9%

33%

10.9%

🚠 34 ski lifts

Power moment^*: 22631 km.sk/h (Major resort)

Average lift age: 23 years

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When to visit

Saint-Martin de Belleville in summer

In summer, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville offers a handful of high-end accommodation options and all the charm of the season: green high pastures, clear skies and walking trails. The village is the ideal starting point for exploring the Belleville valley on foot or by mountain bike. Walks to mountain lakes, botanical discoveries in the Vanoise National Park, family strolls or demanding trail routes: the mountains are everywhere, accessible and alive. Far from the hustle and bustle, summer here is synonymous with recharging. The Baroque heritage, local fetes, regional produce and the peaceful atmosphere of a preserved village make it a perfect destination for lovers of nature, authenticity and open air.

🎯 Things to do in summer:

✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking

Saint-Martin de Belleville in winter

In winter, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville combines big-mountain skiing with a high-end art de vivre. With direct access to the 3 Vallees and its 600 km of runs, and reliable snow cover from the higher elevations, the village offers an upmarket experience without ostentation. Here you ski in the morning all the way to Val Thorens or Meribel, then return to the understated village atmosphere for a spa, a gourmet dinner or a walk to the Notre-Dame-de-la-Vie sanctuary. The domain also allows cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ski touring. And for non-skiers: cultural visits, gourmet moments and cosy accommodation punctuate a stay that balances everything perfectly.

🎯 Things to do in winter:

✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Snowshoeing

Skiing

Below is an overview of the ski area accessible from Saint-Martin de Belleville: Les 3 Vallées (alpin).

Ski area — Les 3 Vallées

⛰️ Altitudes: 1100 m – 3230 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 600 km
💰 Day pass: 84.2 €

With 600 km of runs, Les 3 Vallees is the world’s largest fully linked ski area — an exceptional territory connecting seven resorts across three great valleys, offering an unrivalled ski touring experience. Thanks to smooth links and high-performance ski lifts, skiers can travel effortlessly from 1,100 to 3,200 metres altitude across impeccably maintained runs. The strength of Les 3 Vallees lies in the unique personality of each valley and its resorts. The Courchevel Valley — elegance and diversity: Courchevel offers 150 km of wide, perfectly groomed runs. The skiing is varied and suited to all, with spectacular panoramas over the Vanoise summits and Mont Blanc. The Meribel Valley — the beating heart of the ski area: geographically central, Meribel is the natural crossroads of the 3 Vallees. Its 150 km ski area extends from the Allues forests to high-altitude summits such as the Saulire and Mont Vallon. The Belleville Valley — all faces of the mountain, with three strong-character resorts: Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (the chic and authentic village gateway), Les Menuires (renowned for its own 160 km ski area, wide progressive runs and efficient ski lifts — a ski-in ski-out resort par excellence, ideal for families, hiding the gem of the Masse sector) and Val Thorens (Europe’s highest resort at the summit, offering XXL skiing on premium runs with many summits above 3,000 m, also connected to Orelle in the Maurienne valley). Iconic summits and viewpoints: La Cime Caron (3,200 m) — 360-degree panorama over more than 1,000 Alpine summits from Mont Blanc to the Ecrins; La Saulire (2,738 m) — the historic link between Courchevel and Meribel with a spectacular plunging view; Mont Vallon (2,952 m) — Meribel’s highest skiable point with two long challenging red runs and a wild view over the Gebroulaz glacier; Le Secteur de La Masse (2,804 m) — an often quieter summit at Les Menuires with technical runs, generous sunshine and unique panoramas.

Our full guide to Les 3 Vallées

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