All summer lift passes in Les 3 Vallées
3 Vallées AREA ESCAPADE PEDESTRIAN AND MTB PASSES - Summer 2026
Whether on foot or mountain bike, why not take advantage of the ski lifts open from July 4 to August 28, 2026, to discover Les 3 Vallées this summer?
A whole host of different pedestrian and MTB passes are available to fulfil your need to get away from it all!
Set off from the foot of the mountains and soar to the summits… accessibility is the name of the game in Les 3 Vallées’ resorts!
USEFUL INFO: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUMMER PASSES
3 Vallées area pedestrian or MTB Escapade pass, to reach new heights with total peace of mind.
A vast natural environment awaits you in Les 3 Vallées. Whether you’re looking to feel the burn on the more demanding hiking and MTB trails, or seeking time to reflect whilst admiring the plant and animal life in the Vanoise National Park, your wishes are sure to come true. Here, it’s all about recharging your batteries and unwinding in the fresh mountain air.
Stunning panoramas for everyone to admire. You don’t need to walk or cycle for hours on end to be able to soak up the breathtaking views of a mountain cirque, or a valley as it unfurls before your eyes, and peaks that appear all around you... Hop on Les 3 Vallées’ summer lifts, and in just a few minutes you’ll be filled with wonder, surrounded by magnificent views.
Reach new highs in the mountains of Les 3 Vallées. Treat your body and mind to a moment of well-being, at one with the summits during your summer holiday; doesn’t that sound good?! In the mountains, the regenerative pure fresh air you’ll find at altitude is the key to a healthy break.
Endless experiences… Thanks to the summer ski lifts, not only can you really get to know the areas around your resort, you can also easily venture further afield, to discover the vast expanse of Les 3 Vallées. With so many pedestrian and MTB routes, and so many different landscapes, from shady and invigorating forests, to lush alpine pastures and mineral environments… the mountains welcome you to their exceptional world.
At the heart of the Alps
Head to the heights
Treat yourself to unique panoramic views, reach the high mountains effortlessly – even the youngest walkers - and enjoy stunning descents with energy to spare… Les 3 Vallées has come up with a whole range of pedestrian and MTB passes to make your dreams of the great outdoors, nature and escape come true. These summer passes make the mountains easily accessible, whether you want to admire the mountains and take time to reflect, experience thrills and sensations, enjoy your favourite sport, or get a good dose of fresh air.
3 VALLÉES AREA ESCAPADE MTB PASSES
Let’s roll! Choose one of the 3 Vallées area Escapade MTB passes and set off to discover the many different MTB trails and bikeparks Les 3 Vallées has to offer.
Different options are available to ensure every cyclist finds exactly what he or she is looking for in Les 3 Vallées. Beginners wanting to have a go and see if they like it would be best suited to the 3-hour (consecutive) pass (€17.50 for adults from 18 years old; €13.10 for children aged 5 to 17; free for children under 5), whilst a 7-day pass makes more sense for experienced cyclists, allowing them to explore every inch of the vast 3 Vallées area!
1-day and 3-day passes (consecutive and non-consecutive, over 7 days for total flexibility!) are also available.
Finally, hard-core cyclists won’t want to miss the summer season MTB pass, available for €305 per adult and €228.70 per child.
You have access to the ski lifts in summer for mountain biking if:
You have a 3 Vallées Ski Pass for the Season 2025-2026 Unlimited, 2/7 and Skiflex
Holders of a 3 Vallées Liberté Pass cannot use the lifts in summer, either on foot or by bike. You'll need a summer pass
Why not make the most of our ski lifts to discover Les 3 Vallées in summer on mountain bike? A whole host of different MTB passes are available to fulfil your need to get away from it all.
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MTB 3-hour beginner's pass3 hours - Adult
Summer 2026
€18.00 / person
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1-Day MTB Pass1 day - Adult
Summer 2026
€26.70 / person
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3-Day MTB Freedom Pass3 days - Adult
Summer 2026
€59.50 / person
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7-Day MTB Pass7 days - Adult
Summer 2026
€94.50 / person
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MTB Season PassSummer Season - Adult
Summer 2026
€314.00 / person
New
NEW FOR SUMMER
New activities, new offers, new products…every summer in Les 3 Vallées is a new opportunity to discover what the resorts have come up with to make your stay even more incredible!
SUMMER PEDESTRIAN PASSES
3 Vallées area summer pedestrian Escapade passes allow you to reach the mountain tops effortlessly, to admire the views, walk along the ridges, head off on a hike, and for trail runners to hit the trails.
We’re all different, and so are Les 3 Vallées’ summer pedestrian passes!
If you've decided to spend your mountain vacations hiking, then the 1-day or 7-day packages are just right for you.
You’ll be able to discover a new side to this magnificent natural environment, on spectacular routes every time you head out.
If you’re an experienced walker and you’re planning to hike all summer, the season pass is for you (€235 per adult and €176.20 per child).
You have access to the ski lifts during summer as a pedestrian if:
You already have a 3 Vallées Pedestrian Season Pass Winter 2025-2026
You have a 3 Vallées Ski Pass for the Season 2025-2026 Unlimited, 2/7 and Skiflex
Holders of a 3 Vallées Liberté Pass can access the ski lifts in summer, either on foot or by bike, without needing to go through a sales point. They benefit from a fixed rate equivalent to the child mountain bike pass price
A whole host of different pedestrian passes are available to fulfil your need to get away from it all! Set off from the foot of the mountains and soar to the summits… accessibility is the name of the game in Les 3 Vallées’ resorts!
In practice
Good to know!
- The pedestrian pass may only be used by pedestrians, and not for MTB. However, the MTB pass may be used for pedestrian access.
- A pass is compulsory for all users. It is personal and non-transferable.
- Children under 5 can use the ski lifts free of charge, upon presentation of an official proof of age, with a free pass to be collected from a sales outlet.
- Children aged 5 to 17 inclusive benefit from the child rate.
- Provided that users hold a transport pass proving their ascent, the descent is free of charge.
- Holders of a Winter 25-26 Unlimited, 2/7 or SkiFlex Season Pass have access to the ski lifts open during summer 2026, whether as pedestrians or for MTB. Holders of a Winter 25-26 Pedestrian Season Pass are only authorised to access them as pedestrians.
- Holders of a 3 Vallées Liberté subscription can access the 3 Vallées ski lifts open during the summer, as pedestrians or for MTB, without going via a sales outlet. Each day used is charged at the 1-day child MTB Escapade 3 Vallées Area pass rate, at €20 per day, according to the applicable opening days and times.
Escapade 3 Vallées Area:
- The passes provide access to the ski lifts in the Belleville, Méribel and Courchevel valleys, according to the schedule in force in each resort. Opening days and times can be consulted online, at Tourist Offices and at pass sales outlets.
Specific conditions for Pointe de la Masse, Cime Caron, Orelle-Caron and Orelle:
- The Pointe de la Masse gondola lift and the Cime Caron cable car are not accessible for MTB.
- The Orelle-Caron and Orelle gondola lifts are not included in the Pedestrian & MTB Escapade 3 Vallées Area passes.
- The 1-day Pedestrian Escapade 3 Vallées pass does not include access to the Pointe de la Masse gondola lift.
- The 7-day and Season Pedestrian Escapade 3 Vallées passes include unlimited access to the Pointe de la Masse gondola lift for the duration of the pass validity period.
- The 7-day and Season MTB passes include unlimited pedestrian access to the Pointe de la Masse gondola lift and the Cime Caron cable car for the duration of the pass validity period.
OPENING OF LES 3 VALLÉES SKI LIFTS FOR THE SUMMER 2026 SEASON
Open from Saturday 4 July to Friday 28 August
COURCHEVEL VALLEY
Ski lifts open 7 days a week from 04/07 to 30/08
Saulire cable car: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Verdons gondola: 9:30am – 4:40pm
Praz gondola: 9:30am – 4:45pm
Chenus gondola: 9.30am – 4.40pm
Forêt chairlift: 9.30am – 12.30pm / 1.30pm – 4.45pm
MÉRIBEL VALLEY
Ski lifts open 7 days a week from 04/07 to 30/08, except Pas du Lac* (see note below)
Tougnète 1 gondola: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Tougnète 2 chairlift: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Pas du Lac 1 & 2 gondola: 9:30am – 4:30pm *(closed on Saturdays)
BRIDES-LES-BAINS
Ski lifts open 2 days a week from 05/07 to 24/08
Olympe gondola: 9:30am - 4:30pm (open Saturdays and Sundays only)
LES MENUIRES and SAINT-MARTIN-DE-BELLEVILLE
Ski lifts open 7 days a week from 04/07 to 28/08, except the Pointe de la Masse gondola, closed from Thursday to Saturday inclusive
Saint Martin 1 gondola: 9:30am - 12:45pm / 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Saint Martin Express chairlift: 9:30am - 12:45pm / 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Roc 1 gondola: 9:30am - 12:45pm / 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Pointe de la Masse gondola: 9:30am - 12:45pm / 1:30pm - 4:30pm
VAL THORENS
Ski lifts open from 04/07 to 28/08
Caron gondola: 9:30am - 4:25pm
Caron cable car: 9:45am - 4:15pm
Deux Lacs gondola: 9:15am - 4:30pm
Castor & Polux magic carpet: 9:15am - 4:30pm
ORELLE
Ski lifts open 7 days a week from 04/07 to 30/08
Orelle gondola: 9:30am - 4:30pm (last departure Plan Bouchet - Orelle: 4:30pm; last departure Orelle - Val Thorens: 3:30pm)
Orelle-Caron gondola: 9:45am - 4:15pm (last departure Plan Bouchet - Val Thorens: 4:00pm; last departure Cime Caron - Orelle: 4:15pm)
*No link between Orelle and Val Thorens on 29 and 30 August
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REASONS TO BUY YOUR SUMMER LIFT PASS ONLINE?
You’ll find all of our pedestrian and MTB summer offers on our website; choose and buy your pass in just a few clicks.
Receive your pass in the comfort of your own home, then recharge it online and add any extra products without having to go to a sales outlet.
We understand that sometimes plans change. You can cancel or exchange your pass up until its start date.
…so you can focus on making the most of your holiday!
A playground
A range
of activities
Explore the extraordinary territory of Les 3 Vallées, enjoy the endless possibilities and take the time to admire the unique panoramas!
