This summer Les 3 Vallées open from 4th July to 28th August 2026

July, 4, 2026

This summer Les 3 Vallées open from 4th July to 28th August 2026

OPENING OF LES 3 VALLÉES SKI LIFTS FOR THE SUMMER 2026 SEASON

For the summer season 2026, Les 3 Vallées open
from 4th July to 28th 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

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

Summer hike with family in Les 3 Vallées : all year round destination.

WHETHER YOU ARE ON FOOT OR ON MOUNTAIN BIKE, MANY OFFERS EXIST

MTB Passes

From the 3-hour initiation pass to the season pass, via the 1-day, 3-day and 7-day pass, different options are available to ensure every cyclist finds exactly what he or she is looking for in Les 3 Vallées.

Choose the offer that suits you best and discover the mountain bike itineraries in Les 3 Vallées.

Summer Pedestrian Passes

Thanks to Les 3 Vallées ski lifts, you don't need to be a great walker to enjoy unique panoramas!

Access the summits effortlessly and set off to discover the many footpaths available. Breathe in the fresh air and simply admire.

From the 1 ascent pass to the season pass, via the 2 ascent, 1 day and 7 days, you will have the choice.

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.

Download the 3 Vallées Pedestrian Map of the summer

Download the 3 Vallées MTB Map of the summer

Mountain biking in Les 3 Vallées, here in Méribel

In practice

Good to know!

Using the 3 Vallées ski lifts during the summer means reaching the peaks effortlessly
General Terms & Conditions:
- The pedestrian pass can only be used for pedestrian access and not for mountain biking. However, the mountain bike pass can be used for pedestrian access.
- Children under 5 years old benefit from free use of the ski lifts upon presentation of an official document, which must be collected at the sales point.
- The use of ski lifts is free for people over 75 years old, but only for 1 and 2 pedestrian sections (excluding Pointe de la Masse), upon presentation of an official document, which must be collected at a sales point.
- If you have a valid transport ticket for the ascent, the descent is free of charge.
- Holders of a Winter 25-26 Unlimited, 2/7, and Skiflex Season Pass have access to the open ski lifts during summer 2026, whether for hiking or mountain biking. However, holders of a Winter 25-26 Pedestrian Season Pass can only access the ski lifts as pedestrians.
- 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.

Escapade 3 Vallées Area:
- These passes grant access to the ski lifts of the Belleville, Méribel, and Courchevel valleys, according to the operating schedule of each resort. The opening days and hours can be consulted online, at Tourist Offices, and at ski pass sales points.
- Access conditions may vary depending on the resorts and seasons. Always check the schedules and restrictions before your visit.

Specific Conditions for the Pointe de la Masse Gondola:
- The Pointe de la Masse gondola is not accessible for mountain biking and is reserved for pedestrians.
- It requires a special transport ticket that is not included in the 1-Day Pedestrian Escapade 3 Vallées Area Pass.
- The 7-Day Pedestrian Escapade 3 Vallées Area Pass includes one ascent to the Pointe de la Masse per week.
- This lift is included in the Summer Pedestrian Season Escapade 3 Vallées Area Pass.
- Holders of a 7-Day Mountain Bike Escapade 3 Vallées Area Pass also benefit from one pedestrian ascent to the Pointe de la Masse per week.
- Holders of a Mountain Bike Season Escapade 3 Vallées Area Pass can also access the Pointe de la Masse gondola, but only as pedestrians.
- Holders of a Winter 25-26 Unlimited Season Pass, as well as 2/7 and Skiflex passes, can also access the Pointe de la Masse gondola during summer as pedestrians.
Using the 3 Vallées ski lifts during the summer means reaching the peaks effortlessly
3 Vallées MTB Escapade passes Check all passes

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.

Summer Pedestrian Passes Check all passes

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!

Winter
25/26

Discover the opening dates of each 3 Vallées ski resort

Les 3 Vallées: from December 6 to April 17

Val Thorens and Orelle: from November 22 to May 3

Courchevel: from December 5 to April 19 (Courchevel-Moriond and Courchevel-La Tania open on December 6 and close on April 12)

Méribel, Les Menuires and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville : from December 6 to April 17

Saint-Martin-de-Belleville: from December 13 to April 17

Brides-les-Bains: from December 13 to April 10

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