Enjoy luxury ski holidays in Saint Martin de Belleville, an authentic Savoyard village with refined elegance. Discover boutique chalets and hotels in this hidden gem of the 3 Vallées.
Enquire NowIf you’re looking for a ski holiday that feels calm, authentic, and quietly luxurious, St Martin de Belleville is one of the most rewarding places to stay in the Three Valleys. This traditional Savoyard village sits just below the busier resorts, offering direct access to world-class skiing without the crowds, noise, or showiness. It’s an ideal base for travellers seeking bespoke ski holidays across France, where atmosphere and ease matter just as much as the skiing itself.
We work with a carefully curated collection of chalets and hotels here – places we know personally, run by people we trust, and suited to travellers who value space, service, and a slower pace. From a beautiful luxury chalet in St Martin de Belleville to discreet boutique hotels with excellent dining, this is a resort for skiers who want everything to feel easy and considered
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25 Rooms & Suites
A boutique alpine haven in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville - contemporary design, a 16 m indoor pool, direct access to the 3 Vallées and family-friendly rooms for relaxed mountain escapes.
St Martin de Belleville is the quiet original village of the Belleville valley, sitting below Les Menuires and Val Thorens. Unlike its higher, glitzier neighbours, it has retained its traditional Savoyard character – stone houses, narrow streets, and a working village atmosphere that feels refreshingly real.
Despite the calm setting, the skiing access is excellent. A modern high-speed lift links directly into the Three Valleys, giving you access to over 600 kilometres of pistes across Méribel, Courchevel, and Val Thorens. You get the scale of one of the world’s great ski areas, but you return each evening to a village that feels grounded and peaceful.
Away from the slopes, life in St Martin is understated and refined. Dining is a highlight – including La Bouitte, one of the Alps’ most celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants – and après-ski is low-key, centred on cosy wine bars and relaxed evenings rather than loud parties.
For travellers who want luxury ski resorts in St Martin de Belleville without the noise or pressure of the headline resorts, this village strikes the balance beautifully.
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Airport 1
CHAMBERY (CMF) - 95KMS // 1HR 15MINS
Airport 2
GENEVA (GVA) - 180KMS // 2HRS 10MINS
Private Airport
MERIBEL (MFX) - In Resort
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Train Station
MOUTIERS - 17KMS // 25MINS
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Heli Pad
MERIBEL - In Resort
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Tucked just below Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville offers a quieter, more refined gateway to the vast Three Valleys ski area. Its high-speed Saint-Martin Express chairlift whisks skiers straight to the heart of the slopes, giving immediate access to over 600 km of terrain that spans Méribel, Courchevel, and Val Thorens.
The skiing immediately above the village is wide, scenic, and confidence-building, making it particularly appealing for intermediates and families. Tree-lined runs lead back into the village, which is ideal on flatter-light days and gives skiing here a different feel to the high-altitude bowls above.
More confident skiers can roam far and wide from here, covering huge distances across the Three Valleys in a single day. Despite its lower altitude, modern lift infrastructure and snowmaking ensure reliable access throughout the season.
It’s a resort that rewards unhurried skiing and long lunches, rather than rushing to tick off terrain – and that’s exactly why so many guests return year after year.
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If you want to break up your ski week or you’re travelling with non-skiers, St Martin de Belleville offers plenty to do away from the pistes – all without the crowds of the bigger resorts.
Beyond the slopes, visitors can enjoy snowshoeing, dog-sledding, and guided mountain walks, or simply unwind in artisan boutiques, cosy cafés, and local spas. The village’s Michelin-starred dining, weekly markets, and cultural events bring warmth and character to this peaceful corner of the French Alps.
Skiing in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville combines village charm with direct access to the world’s largest ski area. The high-speed Saint-Martin Express lift links directly into the Three Valleys network, offering over 600 km of interconnected pistes. Expect wide, well-groomed slopes and a more relaxed atmosphere than the busier resorts above.
Yes. The local slopes are perfect for improving skiers, with a mix of gentle blues and longer, scenic reds. Beginners can learn in the Biolley area, where ski schools provide calm, confidence-building instruction before venturing higher. Intermediates will love the variety of terrain, with easy connections to Méribel and Les Menuires.
It’s seamless. The Saint-Martin Express chairlift and Granges gondola connect skiers to the Méribel and Les Menuires sectors in minutes, giving full access to Courchevel and Val Thorens within the same ski day. The village is small, but its lift infrastructure is among the most efficient in the Alps.
Off the mountain, Saint-Martin offers a genuine Alpine village experience. Enjoy gourmet dining at La Bouitte (the region’s Michelin-starred restaurant), visit the local museum, or take part in snowshoe walks and tobogganing. Evenings are calm and cosy, centred around fireside wine bars and elegant chalet lodges.
The resort is just 20 minutes from Moûtiers train station and about 2.5–3 hours from Geneva, Lyon, or Chambéry airports. As the lowest of the Belleville Valley resorts, it’s one of the easiest to reach by road. The Camel Collection can arrange private transfers, chauffeurs, or helicopter arrivals for a smooth journey.
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville offers a more authentic, peaceful alternative to the larger Three Valleys resorts while still giving direct access to the same world-class ski area. It combines luxury chalets and Michelin-star dining with a genuine village atmosphere — think quiet streets, traditional stone buildings, and local charm. You get all the scale and snow of the Three Valleys, but with a sense of space and calm that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Charming, calm, and effortlessly convenient, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville is perfect for families who want the full Three Valleys experience without the crowds. The village layout keeps everything close — from chalets and ski schools to the lifts and nursery slopes.
The ESF Saint-Martin offers friendly, small-group lessons, while beginners can learn on the gentle runs at the base of the village before progressing higher up the mountain. The atmosphere is relaxed and personal, ideal for parents who want a slower pace without sacrificing access to world-class skiing.
Off the slopes, families can enjoy tobogganing, snowshoeing, or visits to the local heritage museum, which gives children a glimpse into mountain life. Evenings are cosy and unhurried, with fire-lit restaurants and chalets designed for comfort.
For a luxury ski holiday in St Martin de Belleville that genuinely works for families, this village consistently delivers on authenticity, warmth, and convenience - perfect for those who prefer charm over chaos.
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