Fun things to do in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville: 12 fun attractions and activities

Beautiful Slopes. Easy access to lifts and the town from the slopes. Honestly breathtaking views from the top, great for improvers, with a mixture of easy and harder slopes. Make sure you have Half board or a fat wallet for food.

It was my first time skiing after a few years and I’ve never had quite an experience like this one. If you are a first timer in this type of huge ski resorts you are going to feel amazed by both the size and the services they provide. I stayed there for a week and I would’ve stayed for a month. In my case VT. The offer really good connections between the three valleys and really different types of slope whether you’re a beginner or a pro. You’ll definitely have a nice time both during the day and at the apre ski.

It's very hard to criticise the 3 valleys ski area. It's huge, varied, quite stunning and very well run. At busy times the queues can get long, especially down in Meribel which is the middle of the the valleys. But the lift system copes pretty well, and of course nowhere else is immune to such issues. Well worth a visit at least once in your skiing career.

A Skier’s Paradise Les 3 Vallées is simply phenomenal. With an extensive network of long, beautifully groomed slopes, it offers an unparalleled skiing experience. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll find runs that cater to every skill level, all while enjoying breathtaking alpine scenery. The infrastructure is top-notch, ensuring smooth connections between resorts and minimal waiting times. The snow conditions are excellent, and the variety of terrain keeps every day exciting. Honestly, only truly evil people could say anything bad about this ski resort. If you love skiing, Les 3 Vallées is a must-visit destination!

The best large, linked-up, ski area in France. VT is high so it guarantees good snow throughout a extended ski season. Great bars, restaurants, and other facilities. Very family friendly resort for skiing and other activities. Been many times as a uni student and now a parent, will be back again for sure

The whole ski area is very good. The tracks were amazing and there was very little or no wait time on the ski lifts. There are a lot of different ski tracks around 600km to be exact. I skied for three days and in the three days I skied a total of 140km which is a lot. I would recommend this place for anyone who likes skiing. The view is amazing everywhere you go and you can find amazing restaurants anywhere. The prices are a bit overpriced everywhere, but I think its worth visiting atsleast one time. We stayed in Courchevel 1650. Which is on the far left side of the three valleys. But you can still easily reach the surrounding valleys.

Best place in the world. I honestly want to live here forever

Amazing ski destination – whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here! From easy, chill slopes to wild, uneven runs. The views of the surrounding mountains are absolutely stunning, and the snow conditions are excellent. I did miss having more trees around, as the landscape is very open and a bit desolate – though some people might actually prefer that. If you’re into partying, the town has some great spots – especially if you’re Danish! Just head to Café Snesko – you’re going to love it.

A very good ski resort. From beginners to advanced skiers, you can find good trails that will suit you. Also a very nice apres ski. Lots of hotels offers ski-in ski-out. Val thorens offers ski options when other ski resorts are already closed for the season.

Val Thorens has a great vibe, there are lots of amazing hotels and bars/restaurants. Shopping is easy with lots of convenience stores and also lots of specialist winter sports stores for all your skiing and snowboarding needs; though be prepared to pay a small (5-10% in my experience) resort premium on purchases here versus high street prices. Internet shopping is clearly the best option before arriving to make sure you get the best prices on equipment. Aside from the great bars and eateries, Val Thorens also has one or two slopes that you can ski and board on. Being a part of 3 Valleys it's a part of the largest ski resort in the world with hundreds of kilometers of groomed slopes. I love the ease of navigating around the resort using the many many lifts. There are runs for all levels, though if you're a complete beginner you may lack variety as there are relatively few green runs compared to other resorts. That being said, there are plenty of blues that are very manageable for beginners. Being at altitude I've found the snow quality and quantity to be better than other resorts in the area, including the 3 Valleys resorts of Courchevel and Meribel. Being lower they can often suffer with either slushy or icy conditions much more so that Val Thorens seems to. Final observation is that Val Thorens is an all ages resort. It doesn't matter if you're a family, young, old, or anywhere in between, Val Thorens has something for everyone, and all coexist peacefully.

The Perfect Destination for Skiing and Relaxation I recently visited this mountain, and I can confidently say it’s a paradise for ski and nature lovers! The area boasts an impressive number of ski slopes, suitable for all levels – from beginners to advanced skiers. The slopes are wide, well-maintained, and offer a safe skiing experience, making every moment on the mountain truly enjoyable. They are impeccably groomed daily, and the snow quality is excellent, no matter the weather. Beyond the slopes, the resort features cozy relaxation areas. The comfortable cabins, cafés with breathtaking views, and heated terraces provide the perfect spot to unwind between ski sessions. Whether you’re passionate about winter sports or just looking for a peaceful retreat in nature, this destination offers the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. I highly recommend it!

Val Thorens – Where the mountains are majestic and the buildings… aren’t Let’s be honest: Val Thorens is like dating someone with a stunning personality and a questionable wardrobe. The mountains? Absolutely breathtaking. Snow-draped peaks, endless ski runs, and views that make you forget your Wi-Fi password. Nature here is working overtime. And then… there’s the village. The buildings? Imagine 1970s concrete met a ski resort brochure and said, “Let’s do brutalism, but make it beige.” It’s like someone tried to stack shoeboxes in a snowstorm and called it urban planning. Charming? Not exactly. Functional? Sure. Photogenic? Only if you crop aggressively. But hey – you’re not here for the architecture. You’re here to ski, après-ski, and maybe pretend you’re in a Bond film while sipping overpriced vin chaud. And for that, Val Thorens delivers. Just don’t look too hard at the hotel façade on your way down the slope.

Great skiing area. Really enjoyed it. Not pretty in the villages but well makes up for that with the slopes.

Great great place to go skiing but, as I usually ski in Austria, no one told me it was illegal to take your own alcohol on the mountain. One day, there was even a full team of police at the bottom of one of the lifts even equipped with a K-9 unit. So beware, your alcohol will get emptied. The reason was explained a bit vaguely, but something to do with the lifts being classed as public transport and to take alcohol up was not allowed. It seemed more like a way to prevent people trying to save a bit at the extortionate Folie douce. The night life was super fun anyway and will definitely be going back.

Nice friendly ski resort nestled within the 3 valleys in the Savoie region. There is a good variety of accommodation from St Martin de Belleville up through the villages and in Les Menuires, Les Breyeres within resort. There are a good variety of slopes, though the area is quite open and therefore prone to wind, but less so than Val Thorens above. There is an excellent variety of shops in la croisette with a small supermarket, ski and gift shops, delicatessen and a fab bakery. The area alone is enough for a beginner and early intermediate. Others can extend their pass to easily get to Val Thorens, Mottaret, Meribel and Courchevel areas in a day. We enjoy staying in the villages of Saint Marcel and Levassaix for the authentic atmosphere. My only negative is that the main run back is often very churned up and a real leg killer at the end of a day, so make sure you save some energy for this on returning to base!

One of the most underrated stations of the "3 vallées" domain. Excellent access, excellent entertainment and shopping opportunities (covered as well as on ski front). Great access to slopes with a large domain even with a "Les Menuires only" ski pass. Also very active in summer.

A great variety of pistes to ski for all abilities. Fantastic access to all of the three valleys ski area, we needed longer here to cover the area it's so huge ! Good lifts with minimal waiting times even when it was busy. A great family friendly resort with fabulous views, skiing, restaurants and shops. We will definitely return !

Jan 2024. First time in "Les tois valees". We stayed in Les Menuires at Les Clarines hotel. Awesome resort. Had to buy own toilet paper which was a first but hey, it didn't put us off 🤣 It was ski in/ski out which quite literally means " for skiers"not for boarders.....but a short walk to the free lift which takes you up to a short walk to the main gondala and chair lifts. 3 bars at the bottom of the piste into LeasMenuires. Easy access to Val Thorens, Meribel & Corchevel. Some great restaurants in Les Menuires. The 3 valleys is immense with over 600 km of pistes. Will take a few years to venture down all of them. Already looking at booking for 2025!.....🤪👍

Skiing from Les Menuires is awesome. Great connections to the rest of the 3 valleys for some seriously big ski days. From Les Menuires I recommend morning on La Masse, then up Sunny for the pixel park and Becca, then the long run down to St Martins. Beautiful skiing to suit all abilities. My favourite place to ski.

Good point of access to Val Thorens. Spoiled somewhat by some busy blue runs plagued by irresponsible skiers/boarders travelling at ridiculous speed through the novice skiers. It's only a matter of time before someone is killed or seriously injured here.

Riberty area is class for great ski access, accommodation and food plus reasonable ski and grocery shops.

(Translated by Google) Museum rich in information where the signage and the direction of the visit are coherent and pleasant to follow. I also liked the drawings that looked like scanned watercolors. I took advantage of the superb guided tour led by Marina. His explanations were very interesting, his speech was fluid and the little anecdotes were very nice. Very good time full of discoveries. It was very interesting to discover the history of the village, more generally of the resort and sometimes even just history in general. That of our ancestors, the way of living, the dwelling, the work, a few words in patois and even an immersion in a dwelling which is none other than... the museum! Upstairs there are also films in the form of interviews with elders who talk about their lives and in particular the sudden but ultimately not so horrible change in their lives with the arrival of tourism. I highly recommend this museum, it's a shame there are so few people interested. PS: thanks to Marina for giving us another side of the mountain in high season. Camille, Jojo and Cloé (Original) Musée riche en informations ou la signalétique et le sens de la visite sont cohérents et agréables à suivre. J’ai aussi apprécié les dessins qui ressemblent à de l’aquarelle numérisée. J’ai profité de la superbe visite guidée animée par Marina. Ses explications étaient très intéressantes, son discours était fluide et les petites anectodes très sympathiques. Très bon moment riche en découvertes. C’était très intéressant de découvrir l’Histoire du village, plus généralement de la station et même parfois plus généralement l’Histoire tout court. Celle de nos ancêtres, la façon de vivre, l’habitation, le travail, quelques mots en patois et même une immersion dans une habitation qui n’est autre que .. le musée ! A l’étage il y a également des films sous la forme d’interviews des anciens qui racontent leurs vies et notamment le changement brusque mais finalement pas si horrible de celles-ci avec l’arrivée du tourisme. Je recommande fortement ce musée, dommage qu’il n’y ait que si peu de personnes intéressées. PS : merci à Marina de nous avoir donné une autre facette de la montagne en pleine saison. Camille, jojo et Cloé

(Translated by Google) A very interesting museum on the life of mountain people until the beginning of the 20th century, then the history of the creation of seaside resorts. Fascinating, well done, it would be a shame to miss it! Allow a good 2 hours or more to see everything. Great welcome at the Tourist Office. (Original) Un musée fort intéressant sur la vie des montagnards jusqu'au début du 20e siècle, puis l'histoire de la création des stations balnéaires. Passionnant, bien fait, il serait dommage de passer à côté ! Compter un 2 bonnes heures voire plus pour tout voir. Accueil au top à l'Office de Tourisme.

(Translated by Google) 3 euros entry and free with the multi leisure card Luckily I didn't have to pay anything because it sucks you look at Little House on the Prairie it's 1000 times better Visit in 2 mins (Original) 3 euros l'entrée et gratuit avec la carte multi loisirs Heureusement que je n'ai rien payer car c'est nul tu regardes la petite maison dans la prairie c'est 1000 fois mieux Visite en 2 mins

(Translated by Google) A very interesting, educational and well-documented small museum on the revolution experienced by the mountain pastures in the second half of the 20th century (Original) Un petit musée très intéressant, didactique et bien documenté sur la révolution vécue par les alpages dans la seconde moitié du 20eme siècle

(Translated by Google) I loved it (Original) J'ai adoré

(Translated by Google) I loved it. The person responsible for the visit is very interesting and pleasant and the content of the site and the comments are great (Original) J'ai adoré. La personne responsable delà visite est très intéressante est agréable et le contenu du site et des commentaires géniales

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful museum to learn about local high mountain life and the birth of mountain sports resorts (Original) Très beau musée pour connaître la vie locale de haute montagne et la naissance des stations de de sport de Montagne

I camr on a school skiing trips so queues were long. However, the layout is both long and has great corners. Better than most summer tobbogans (one I went on crashed once)

So much fun! We went as a family and everyone had a great time. Height restrictions for young ones (our youngest could ride with the older child).

Very boring, bought to many rides and i could not get a refund, not worth your money nor your time.

Quick que with ride being one of the longest Ive taken. Children loved it aged 12 and 15.

Cool rush. Buy a 5 ride ticket because you will love to improve your speed record.

Fun track, and long enough. Price is per sledge and not per person so positive. Had a fun afternoon here. Try to avoid busy times, speed mountain is situated in the middle of Val Thorens region so the row fills up quickly.

Absolutely brilliant. We did it several times.

Today we had a great day in "La Foret des avonturiers" They are so accommodating, helpful and very very friendly! The teenagers enjoyed it very much! And the smaller kids enjoyed the kids parcours again and again. Thank you so much!

Really great experience for kids gaining confidence

Very nice to visit, 3 stages for all ages, our kids had a lot of fun. Owners are very friendly and assist all visitors.

Nice hour spent with a 5yo

Superb course for children (adults one looks crazy good too). Challenging, high up and fun. For comparison, better than the uk go ape juniors course. Great staff also.

Lovely place for bravers!!

Good

(Translated by Google) Welcoming, inexpensive but quite short and fast. But the kids had a good time. THANKS. (Original) Accueillant, pas cher mais assez court et rapide. Mais les enfants ont passé du bon temps. Merci.

(Translated by Google) A small museum that's very interesting for both adults and children. We chose to learn about beekeeping, and thanks to Kelly, we left with new information about our beautiful honeybees and were able to discover her hives. Thank you for sharing. (Original) Un petit musée très intéressant tant pour les grands que pour les enfants. Nous avons choisi de faire une initiation à l'apiculture, et grâce à kelly nous sommes réparties avec de nouvelles informations concernant nos jolis abeilles mellifère et avons pu découvrir ses ruches. Merci pour ce partage

(Translated by Google) Great visit with a passionate person. We learned a lot of things, both young and old! (Original) Super visite avec une personne passionnée. Nous avons appris plein de chose, petit et grand !

(Translated by Google) Superb welcome in the context of Sicamm conferences, our very friendly hostess Kelly (Original) Superbe accueil dans le cadre conférences sicamm notre hôtesse kelly très sympatique

(Translated by Google) Beautiful little museum, interesting, you learn a lot about black bees and local know-how. (Original) Beau petit musée, intéressant, on y apprend beaucoup sur les abeilles noire et le savoir faire local

(Translated by Google) Very nice free for under 16s (Original) Très sympa gratuit au moins de 16 ans

(Translated by Google) Very interesting introduction to beekeeping by Kelly, suitable for young and old, with discovery of a hive (Original) Initiation à l'apiculture par Kelly très intéressante, adaptée aux petits et aux grands, avec découverte d'une ruche

(Translated by Google) Great experience, thank you for your know-how! (Original) Super experience, merci pour ton savoir-faire!

Hey!! Do not pay for the worst sport Center I’ve ever visited , 120€ for 6 days. The place doesn’t maintained at all. There is no internet connection inside the centre , and they don’t have WiFi. The changing rooms are dirty and smelling like sewerage , and the water from the pool sinking the hallways. They don’t have jacuzzi (hot tub) and only warm- pools. With all the super expensive price, they want me to pay for using the ping pong tables!!!! Do your self a favour and choose another place, or don’t visit at all.

This is the perfect place to recover after a hard day of snowboarding. The staff were all pleasant and able to communicate in English perfectly. We used the wellness centre which had all the facilities as listed. Everything was clean, working, and had instructions clearly marked in English and French. The lockers are free and the wristband system means you can use them without coins or keys. Considering we are up in the alps and the other wellness centres are in 5 star hotels at premium prices, I think this facility is definitely worth it for just under 25 euros.

The place is awesome after the massive renovations! Great view from the main pool windows and the wellness center is really special. It looks like they got a great deal for the gray tiles as the entire place is covered with the same exact tile, no exciting designs…

Good wet and dry sounas. The hot tubs are barely warm, some would say cold. Other than that, there isn't anything else in the wellness section which costs 22 euros per person (bottom point, all you get is saunas and a pool)

The saunas are great and spacious enough to accommodate guests comfortably, as is the steam room. However, there’s only one cold plunge barrel that fits about four people, which feels limited given the number of saunas. The relaxation areas are nice, but they can get quite chilly, and the hot tubs weren’t as warm as expected. The pool was even colder, but overall, it’s a good place to unwind after a day on the slopes. Just be mindful of peak times, as it can get quite busy.

I absolutely cannot recommend the board because of the incompetent employees at the entrance at the cash register. It is unbelievable how inflexible and incompetent these women are. A young top athlete, 15 years and 8 months old and 192 cm tall, was turned away and not allowed to train because he was under 16. Training is incredibly important to him. The inflexible women blamed the rules, even though the parents were also present and would have assumed all liability. Typically French - no hospitality evident. A real shame and disappointing. It would be better if the ladies would pick up a mop to make the changing rooms a bit cleaner. But removing dirt is probably not part of the rules.

Fitness recently got a makeover and it shows. Really nice equipment and good facilities for changing. Went here 3 times during a week. Not too expensive for a day pass. A lot of different options for other sports too. Everything fitness is from nice quality, mostly technogym. Some space for cardio, one for machines (cable), one for plate loaded exercises. Only missed a few things: Water tap closeby, couldnt find one apart from the one in the changing room. Had to walk back through some gates, so didnt dare to refill my bottle) No mirrors anywhere. I like external feedback from an exercise. Would make the weight room look bigger. Had some nice sessions, would recommend.

Jakuzzi is cold and every part of the floor is unhygienic. For that high price I DO NOT recommend

If you’re looking for peace and relaxation, this might not be the right spa for you. The pool is essentially a large toddler wading pool, and the place is overcrowded to the point where you have to queue for the jacuzzis. Every lounge chair is “reserved” with a towel, yet no one actually uses them. On top of that, it’s quite noisy. There are children everywhere, and despite the signs asking for silence, many adults ignore them and chat loudly. The staff doesn’t intervene, which makes it difficult to fully relax. That said, if you set your expectations low, it’s an okay spa. The sauna experience is decent, and it’s a relief that there are three different saunas to accommodate the crowds. But if you’re hoping for a quiet and peaceful escape, look elsewhere.

I'm only commenting on pool&spa. It was a pleasant experience: the place looks quite recent, is very clean and proper to go. Pool is 25m and gives stunning view on the mountains. Wellness area is not huge, so best to go during lunch time, but it's also fresh and good. I missed having some drinks to relax more, but otherwise worth going. Best to take your own towels: renting them is quite pricey!

Place is decent with good amenities for the pricing, but the people aren’t very educated when it comes to lane swimming (there are no rules) and when leaving the changing room, after a shower you have to enter the same dirty puddle of ugly unchanged water.

The swimming and spa experience is fine (4/5) for what you can expect. HOWEVER the personel is very unwilling to assist you in anything and they can't be reasoned with. The baggage drop wasn't what you'd expect. You have to pay €3 per bag but if you pay for them as a group you can only retrieve them all at once and not per bag. They get mad at you if yoh stay a few minutes while waiting for you bus. Can't have anything nice in France.

great spot for the little ones to burn off some extra energy when they've had enough skiiing. Fantastic soft play area and trampolines, close to the attractions of Les Menuires, €10 per head (babies are free). Great afternoon

Really good place to spend the day if there is bad weather. The squash courts are in pretty good condition. Swimming pool is ok but a bit small. there are a couple of sauna's and a steam room (hammam) which are good. The gym is well equipped but sometimes v busy. you can rent swimming costumes towels racquets shoes etc if you forgot them!

Unassuming little cinema in the centre of the village. The viewing rooms are actually up to date with quality seating sound and displays !

(Translated by Google) Nice little cinema, well-heated rooms, top-notch sound. In addition, the young man at the counter is very pleasant :-) (Original) Petit cinéma sympa, salles bien chauffées, son au top. De plus, le jeune homme au guichet est très agréable :-)

(Translated by Google) Warm welcome. Adapts to time and audiences. GOOD. (Original) Accueil chaleureux. S'adapte au temps et aux publics. Bien.

(Translated by Google) Cinema that I describe as family. Friendly welcome. I go there on vacation and the gentleman recognizes us now. It's appreciable (Original) Cinéma que je qualifie de familial. Accueil sympa. J y vais aux vacances et le monsieur nous reconnaît maintenant. C est appréciable

(Translated by Google) Warm welcome. Large room. Very good sound. I loved it. ❤❤❤ (Original) Accueil chaleureux. Grande salle . Très bon son. J'ai adoré. ❤❤❤

(Translated by Google) Very nice room.. Kind welcome with a smile 🤩 (Original) Très belle salle.. Accueil aimable avec la sourire 🤩

(Translated by Google) Small room, but everything you need is there. Perfect for a family outing. (Original) Petite salle, mais l'essentiel est présent. Parfait pour une sortie famille