The largest ski area in the world, in a classic Savoie village with an essence of pure charm
With 180+ lifts, it's the world's largest ski area and you can ski here for weeks and weeks and still be discovering new runs and places! That's before you even get to the off-piste, which is almost limitless. Come and explore Les 3 Vallées with Ski Miquel from our new home in St Martin.
If you like a good lunch and can handle it on top of the generous Ski Miquel evening meals, or even if you just want to indulge yourself on the staff day off, then the resorts of the 3 Vallées have some of the best restaurants in France to choose from, and possibly even the world.
Snow-sure resorts with multiple peaks and a summit of 3230m, so you're sure to find some great snow! You'll benefit from quick access to the whole of the 3 Vallées ski area, which averages 5.7m of snow each winter and boasts excellent piste management throughout the resorts.
The 3 Vallées ski area is one of the greatest in the world, high-altitude and brilliantly interconnected. With 600km of pistes, 334 marked runs and more than 180+ lifts, it gives skiers and snowboarders an extraordinary amount of terrain to explore on one lift pass.
The magic of St Martin is that it feels wonderfully traditional, but you are skiing in a major international resort. From the village, just 2 lifts take you up to the Col de Tougnète, where the 3 Valleys really opens out. From here you can drop down towards Méribel, cruise across to Les Menuires, or keep moving deeper into the network towards Val Thorens and Courchevel.
The 3 Vallées is also impressively snow-sure. The ski area rises from 1450m in St Martin (the same altitude as Méribel Centre) up to 3230m, with much of the terrain sitting above 1800m, supported by extensive snow-making and excellent piste grooming.
There is something for almost every level, from gentle beginner zones and long blue cruisers to rolling reds, steep blacks, snow parks and endless off-piste possibilities. Add in spectacular mountain views and a huge choice of restaurants, from sunny terraces and Savoyard lunches to fine dining, and the 3 Vallées feels less like one resort and more like a complete Alpine playground.
For skiers wanting the best of both worlds, St Martin is hard to beat. It has the soul of a real French village, the comfort of a quieter base, and a lift system that plugs you straight into the full 3 Valleys adventure.
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The scale - There's nothing else quite like the 3 Vallées, it's on scale like nothing else on the planet! Travel from one valley to the next in a day, or spend a whole day in a single valley and still don't repeat a singe run!
The village - Most French ski resorts have a reputation for concrete or poor building standards, but in St Martin they have a strict code and a huge amount of history, providing one of the most beautiful villages in the 3 Vallées.
Fantastic snow record - With quick access to the world's highest ski resort of Val Thorens in just 3 lifts, you can be sure of snow and often some the best powder in Europe.
Access without lift queues - With very few large hotels and mostly just local French chalets, the lift lines remain small even in the peak weeks, giving you fast access to the full range of the 3 Vallées.
The 3 Vallées is a paradise for those looking to try their hand at off-piste skiing, and it's so good that it attracts some of the world's greatest backcountry skiers and snowboarders.
We recommend booking an afternoon of off-piste guiding with the experts at the local ESF school, who will teach you the basics, keep you safe and improve your technique.
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The local ski school L'École du Ski Français (ESF) in Saint-Martin-de-Bellevile has first class instructors ready and waiting to teach you. Whether this is your first time or your 50th time on the mountain, the ESF will craft an experience that works for you, either improving your skills or taking you to places you didn't know existed in the 3 Vallées, giving you maximum enjoyment when you're on the mountain.
Offering both group and private lessons at reasonable rates, as well as a huge variety of other activities including off piste-guiding and snowshoeing. Find out more about ESF Saint-Martin-de-Belleville or book directly via our online portal.
Away from the pistes, there's plenty to enjoy. Non-skiers can explore the historic village centre, visit the Museum of St-Martin-de-Belleville, join a torchlit village tour, head out on guided snowshoe walks, or try dog sledding in the Belleville Valley. Pedestrian lift passes also make it possible to reach viewpoints and mountain restaurants, so non-skiers can still enjoy the 3 Vallées scenery and meet skiers for lunch.
Nearby Les Menuires adds more family-friendly fun, including dedicated sledging activities, while free valley buses make it easy to explore the wider Belleville area. Saint-Martin is not a noisy, purpose-built resort, and that's exactly its appeal. It's peaceful, pretty and properly French, offering non-skiers snowy walks, local culture, great food and a front-row seat to the magic of the mountains.
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville is pure classic French Alps - A village where history, mountain tradition and world-class skiing sit beautifully side by side, with an old church and all the authentic style you would expect from a Ski Miquel location. Set in the Belleville Valley, at the heart of Les 3 Vallées, it has managed to keep the soul of a classic Savoyard village whilst offering direct access to the largest linked ski area in the world.
Long before ski lifts and chalet holidays, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville was a traditional farming community. Life here followed the rhythm of the seasons, with families living from dairy farming, haymaking and mountain pastures. The old stone houses, slate roofs, narrow lanes and little chapels still tell that story today. Rather than being purpose-built for skiing, the village grew naturally over centuries, which is exactly what gives it such authentic French alpine charm.
The arrival of skiing transformed the valley, but Saint-Martin-de-Belleville has kept its gentle character. While neighbouring resorts became larger and busier and uglier, Saint-Martin remained wonderfully understated - elegant, peaceful and full of Savoyard warmth. Its baroque church, traditional farm buildings and beautifully restored chalets create a postcard-perfect setting, especially when the village is wrapped in fresh snow, and right in the centre sits the original hotel, now Ski Miquel's Chalet-Hotel Claire.
Today, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville is loved for its rare combination of beauty and convenience. You can wake up in a quiet, historic mountain village, enjoy breakfast with views of snowy rooftops and church spires, then step into the vast ski terrain of Les 3 Vallées. It feels refined without being flashy, traditional without being sleepy, and deeply French in all the best ways.
For skiers and non-skiers alike, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville offers that special Savoyard magic: heritage, scenery, food, mountains and atmosphere - all wrapped up in one of the prettiest villages in the Alps.
Saint-Martin has a relaxed, charming après-ski scene: cosy village bars, sunny terraces, cocktails, local wines, Savoyard food and a friendly mountain atmosphere, rather than loud party-resort nightlife.
Read our full breakdown of the best bars in Saint-Martin
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| Le P Bar / Pourquoi Pas | Lively village bar for cocktails, beers, live music and sociable après-ski. |
| Le Dahlia | Easy-going bar near the gondola, ideal for coffee, lunch, casual drinks and early après. |
| L’Art B | Popular après-ski and evening bar with music, food, pizzas, burgers and a friendly buzz. |
| Au Torè / Lodji Bar | Stylish hotel bar with cocktails, wine, Belgian beers, terrace drinks and mountain views. |
| La Voûte | Atmospheric vaulted restaurant-bar serving wine, pizza and traditional Savoyard dishes. |
| Le Joker | Informal local bar for simple drinks and a more old-school late-night village feel. |
| La Loy | Piste-side terrace stop for sunny drinks, coffee, lunch and a final ski-day pause. |
| Le Montagnard | Refined restaurant-bar for aperitifs, wine, local cuisine and a polished alpine evening. |
| L’Étoile des Neiges | Traditional Savoyard restaurant-bar with homemade food, wine and a relaxed mountain setting. |
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville has a wonderfully varied restaurant scene for a traditional Alpine village. At the top end, guests can enjoy true destination dining, including Michelin-starred cuisine at La Bouitte, where local Savoyard ingredients are turned into a full fine-dining experience. For those wanting something special but more relaxed, the village also has smart bistro-style restaurants serving refined mountain food, local cheeses, charcuterie, meats, fish and seasonal dishes in warm, stylish surroundings.
There are plenty of classic Savoyard choices too, with cosy restaurants offering fondue, raclette, tartiflette and hearty mountain plates - ideal after a day on the slopes. Families and mixed groups are well catered for, with informal restaurants and pizzerias providing easier options for children, teenagers or anyone who simply wants a relaxed meal without too much ceremony.
For a lighter evening, Saint-Martin also has wine bars and casual spots where guests can enjoy a drink, cheese board, tapas, snacks or a simple plate rather than a full dinner. So whether you want fine dining, a traditional mountain meal, pizza with the family or just wine and nibbles after a big lunch, Saint-Martin has a lovely spread of options.
Read our full review of the best places to eat in Saint-Martin
| Name | Short description | Website | Google Maps | Tripadvisor |
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| La Bouitte | Two Michelin-starred Savoie fine dining for a special night. | Website | Map | Tripadvisor |
| Simple & Meilleur | Refined Savoyard bistro from the Meilleur family, with tapas, charcuterie, wine and cheese. | Website | Map | Tripadvisor |
| Le Montagnard | Warm village favourite with local produce and mountain charm. | Website | Map | Tripadvisor |
| La Voûte | Traditional village restaurant and pizzeria in old vaulted stables. | Website | Map | Tripadvisor |
| L’Étoile des Neiges | Traditional Savoyard restaurant with homemade food and a relaxed mountain setting. | Website | Map | Tripadvisor |
It is our first time back in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville for 30 years and we can't locate any reviews from our previous chalet as it was a long time ago! So, for the time being, here is a selection of reviews from our other resorts:
Fabulous experience. Close to slopes and very comfortable. Friendly and extremely helpful staff. Amazing 5* food.
Absolutely loved my time at Chalet Rosset. Staff were so friendly and helpful especially the resort manager, he was able to help us with any queries we had and gave great recommendations. The whole holiday was so well planned out by the team from start to finish, the team booked both ski lessons and ski rentals for us before we got there so there was no fuss when we arrived. The hotel is in a great location, a 2 minute walk to the slopes, shops and restaurants/bars. The food was amazing, buffet plus hot food for breakfast, afternoon tea after 4.30 and a 3 course meal for dinner. Staff were very accommodating if anyone had an allergy/ intolerance or dislike to any food that was on the menu for that night. Will definitely be coming back. Rooms were really lovely. Prices were amazing for the service we got. Thank you to all the staff.
Great chalet with positive, friendly, calm and professional team of staff. Clean comfortable room, lovely food and excellent facilities. Everything you need for a fantastic weeks skiing. Will be returning.
Another great ski holiday with Ski Miquel. Tignes is an excellent resort and the staff and chalet live up to it. Food was excellent all week, the chalet is roomy and has a great bar/lounge, and all the staff were top notch. Missing it already.
A fantastic week at Chalet Rosa in Lauterbrunnen. We were really well looked after by Dean, Caitlyn and the chalet team, both on and off the slopes with great food all week and a fun atmosphere in the chalet with a nice bunch of people. The rooms are nice and it's a five minute walk to the train/cable car in Lauterbrunnen where the ski lockers are. Would definitely go back!
A lovely week in the Swiss Alps. Was thoroughly looked after by Dean and the ski team at Ski Miquel. Cosy chalet, tasty meals, en suite double bedroom, ski tea (apres). Amazing snow also!
Superb week!! Great hotel with fantastic service from Dean and his team. Nothing was ever too much trouble and their local knowledge meant that everything we asked could be answered. The hotel, the food, the service, the location, the ease of travel around the resort were all outstanding. This is a great place to visit and after 20 years of ski holidays, this is the best we have had.
Great week of skiing with Ski Miquel, excellent food and service, chalet clean and in good location.
I recently returned from a week’s skiing holiday with Ski Miquel, staying at the Chalet Christina in Saalbach. The chalet is conveniently situated 5 minutes’ walk from the main Schattberg X-press lift and a regular bus service providing access to other ski areas, all on the same ski pass.
The Chalet Christina is a very comfortable chalet, which can accommodate approximately 25 persons, most rooms being good sized twins with ensuite shower rooms, large bath towels, plenty of storage and a sufficient quantity of the all-important hangers. There is also one double room but there is no guarantee it will be available when booking. The staff comprising Carol (chalet manager/rep/ski guide), Arthur (ski guide/barman), Matt (chef), Maria and Tara (chalet girls) were all amazing and really made my holiday. Nothing was too much trouble, including the provision of alternative dishes for two vegan guests and one with an intolerance to gluten.
Having never travelled with Ski Miquel before, I wasn’t sure what to expect but the service provided exceeded all expectations. A few of the other guests were repeat clients, having stayed at some of Ski Miquel’s other chalets in different resorts. Little extras such as constant tea and coffee being available, cooked breakfasts, cake at teatime, pre-dinner canapes, complimentary wine with dinner plus cheese following the meal were a bonus. The dinners provided by Matt were top notch, better than many hotels and restaurants, all beautifully presented.
The big plus was of course the five mornings of ski guiding provided by the two ski guides, Carol and Arthur. Not knowing the resort, I took advantage of this excellent service, allowing me to maximise my time on the slopes instead of spending time working out the best areas depending on the snow conditions on the day, especially when it snowed and visibility was poor.
To top it all, there was no queueing for lifts and very few people on the pistes – a major benefit compared to some resorts where queueing for more than 20 minutes for lifts is not unusual. Although I was slightly hesitant about booking a holiday in Saalbach at the end of March as the top of the highest lift is only just over 2,000 metres, there was no problem with lack of snow; it actually snowed at the end of the week providing some superb skiing on and off-piste. The resort has very good snow-making facilities and it was possible to ski down to the bottom of the lifts without any problem.
Congratulations to all at Ski Miquel and especially their team at Chalet Christina for a most enjoyable holiday!
Fantastic Food!
Fantastic Ski Guiding!
Fantastic Service!
Ski Miquel excelled with outstanding service from all the Chalet staff.
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