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La Tania Ski Resort
Nestled in the forests between Courchevel and Meribel offering excellent access to both resorts, La Tania is known as the Three Valleys' best-kept secret. Proud to be eco-friendly, the resort facilities are powered by a hydro-electric system and has a car-free centre.
Despite its modernity, the village has been designed in-keeping with traditional wooden Savoyard architecture, integrated amongst the beautiful forest scenery. The local businesses are mostly Brit-owned, but visitors can still find very French sights and cuisine.
La Tania is a cheaper and quieter way to experience the mighty Three Valleys ski area, with excellent access to the surrounding slopes and fewer people queuing for lifts up the mountain.
At a respectable altitude of 1400m, the resort is good for ski in-ski out accommodation, with speedy gondolas and chairlifts to get you around the resort in no time, plus slopes which run right through the village for rides back to your doorstep. The range of slopes up the mountains is all-encompassing, with long greens for total beginners and an expansive area to cover for the more advanced skiers and snowboarders.
The amenities to be found here are limited but comprehensive, and the lesser quantity is certainly made up by quality. There are superb restaurants and local favourite bars to choose from. It is a lovely destination for families with excellent childcare services and ski schools. Since the village is rather small, the facilities are all just a short walk apart. Not forgetting that there are ski lockers at by the lifts too, so you don't have to carry those skis very far at all.
Stats & FAQ
Location: St Bon Valleys, France
Established: 1990
Open: December - April
Downhill: 150km
View our detailed La Tania snow forecast or snow report and see all live webcams, piste maps, road and travel maps and lift pass prices. For a picture of historic snow conditions see the snow depths month by month with our La Tania snow history.
| Nearest Airport & Transfer Time: | |
| Geneva Airport | 185km, 2hrs10 |
| Lyon Airport | 180km, 2hrs |
| Chambery Airport | 105km, 1hrs20 |
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| Top Altitude: | 2738m |
| Bottom Altitude: | 1100m |
| Resort Altitude: | 1400m |
| Longest run: | 7.7km |
| Slope Orientation: | NE |
| Vertical Drop: | 1400m |
| Skiable Vertical: | 1400m |
| Night Skiing: | No |
| Glacier: | No |
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| Downhill Runs: | 150km |
| Beginner slopes: | 57% |
| Intermediate: | 35% |
| Advanced slopes: | 8% |
| Lift Pass Price: | €321 (6 day adult 3 Valleys area pass) |
| Nearby resorts: Courchevel, Meribel, Val Thorens, Brides les Bains, Les Menuires and Saint Martin de Belleville | |
Skiing/BoardingSkiing in La Tania
Long green, blue and red tree-lined slopes overlook the village, and the Three Valleys provides a ginormous amount of opportunities for all different abilities. You can make your way over to Courchevel and Meribel on skis alone. There is a wide range of ski and snowboard schools offering group and private lessons for all ages.
There are gentle green runs for novices from the top of the gondola all the way back down to the centre. The blue run ‘Folyères’ on the other side of the lifts is a great place to develop growing confidence. Those looking for more challenging greens and blues can then travel across to the linked runs over in Courchevel.
Fantastic groomed pistes await intermediate skiers, with excellent red runs and steeper blues to adventure above the village and all over the valleys. Five runs descend from the Chenus and Col De La Loze, branching down through more paths for great challenge and variety between them all.
Advanced skiers can enjoy plenty of menacing black runs. Coming down from the Vizelle are multiple options such as the ‘Grand Couloir’, which threatens some intense moguls, or the rocket down the sharp inclines of ‘Dou Des Lanches.’ Which will take you back down to the village centre.
Off-piste lovers can shoot off into exhilarating tree-lined runs back down to the village. It is recommended to hire a guide who will show you the areas with the best powder.
Snowboarders will appreciate the lack of flats, excellent chairlifts and relatively little drag lifts to be found.
Courchevel houses some excellent freestyle parks to try out too. Everyone can have a go on the Family Park with waves, rails, jumps, and a boarder-cross track for racing down. The more experienced can also enjoy grinding rails and tables in the Bio Park.
La Tania Apres Ski
After a day on the slopes, La Tania is a peaceful base to unwind in. The atmosphere is mostly quiet and relaxed, but some après fun can be found. Le Bouc Blanc is a popular restaurant at the top of the gondola from the village, ideal for relaxing in the sun with a drink on a deckchair. Great value for money, prices are a fraction to those in other places. Pub Le Ski Lodge attracts most of the nightlife, hosting regular live music performances and themed nights. The crowds gather for happy hour, and they air the major sporting events so sports fans won’t miss the big game while on holiday!
La Taiga is a recommended restaurant and has a lovely lounge bar downstairs, perfect for a quiet drink on comfy sofas by the fireside. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant is located across the main road from the bottom of La Troika beginner piste. Those craving some crazier après can always end their day in Meribel and get a taxi back, only costs around €11and is around 3km.
For meals out, La Ferme serves traditional French Savoyard cuisine such as mountain favourites tartiflette, fondue and raclette. Fine diners can indulge at Le Farçon Miche, the local Michelin Star restaurant, sure to get those taste buds tantalising on a special night out at a reasonable price for amazing food. For a quick takeaway option, Snow Food does great sandwiches and pizzas. All the restaurants are next door to each other so no need to walk miles!
There are some awesome activities to get up to across the resort as well. Don some snowshoes for a guided walk up through the snowy scenery. You can hire a local beauty therapist to visit your accommodation for some stress-relieving pampering. Since the resort is traffic-free, kids can safely have fun in the snow outdoors. Also outdoors, you can go paragliding, husky sledding or take a hot air balloon ride through the mountains. Light aircraft flights are available for a bird’s-eye view tour with spectacular sights and over in Courchevel, there are an Olympic standard ice rink and a ten-pin bowling alley.
Best time to go
Best time to ski La Tania
Best time to visit & ski La Tania
The piste bashers are busy maintaining the slopes throughout the ski season in La Tania which usually runs from December to April. The temperatures are lower earlier in the season and the resort usually sees a good amount of snowfall through to April.
On less sunny days, the tree-lined landscape will work well for improved shelter and visibility. Later in the season, the north-facing direction of the slopes will help to maintain the snow conditions, as well as the 1500 snow cannons heavily covering the linked ski area. Head up the Col De La Loze for more reliable snow at above 2000m. As part of the Three Valleys, you can buy a pass to ski in the snow-sure Val Thorens. The little village is a good destination for a quieter stay during the school holidays, or if you’d like to avoid the crowds on the slopes altogether then aim to book during off-peak dates here.
Peak Dates
Make way for Santa on skis as he descends the slopes at Christmas in La Tania. Go skiing on Christmas Day in the alpine scenery and feel the winter magic. La Tania Christmas ski holidays ‣
Escape into the mountains for quaint New Years in La Tania. Be dazzled by the traditional torchlight descent above the village and fireworks display. La Tania New Year ski holidays ‣
During February Half Term in La Tania you can anticipate lots of powder. Book a place in the little village for a stress-free holiday the whole family will love. La Tania Half Term ski holidays ‣
The sun is shining and spirits are warm for Easter in La Tania. The north-facing slopes of the resort means improved snow conditions, just what you need to make the most of some late-season skiing. La Tania Easter ski holidays ‣
Families in La Tania
La Tania is renowned for being a family-friendly resort. Set back in a tranquil location in the forests, it’s a traffic-free treasure that kids and adults will love.
In terms of the ski area, there are two ‘Zen’ (Zone Evolution Novice) slopes - one just above the village - that are quiet, gentle little greens perfect for all ages to find their feet on skis or snowboards. An excellent choice between professional ski schools is available. There are also Kindergarten services for the very young, offering a fun and safe environment for children too young to ski whilst parents get off and enjoy the valleys for a while. Pre-booking such childcare is highly recommended, especially before peak holiday dates. Older children can check out the parks over in Courchevel – the Family Park is designed so that all ages can give the jumps and rails a go.
Choose packages with flights and transfers or channel crossing for self-drive. Our friendly ski experts are on hand to help you find the ideal family accommodation.
GroupsGroup Holidays La Tania
Hotels with large amounts of rooms are a good idea for groups, where everyone can book into a room that suits them and enjoy on-site restaurants and bars. Chalets are a cosy alternative with a more intimate feeling
Our inclusive packages will take the hassle out of booking for big groups and with group discounts available you’re sure to save money with Sno. Make things easy for yourself and give our ski specialists a call – we’ll help sort out your holiday and keep things simple.
La Tania is great for groups looking for cheap access to amazing ski slopes or prefers quieter surroundings away from the more built-up resorts. For the more upbeat après, the Pub Le Ski Lodge hosts live music and themes nights – think live bands and ace cocktails. The bar in La Taiga is ideal for a quiet drink in the warmth on comfy sofas.
Which are the best ski holidays in La Tania?
| Accommodation | Number of nights | Price (per person) from |
|---|---|---|
| Chalet Bois d'Emeraude | 7 | £ 1195 |
| Chalet MarMau | 7 | £ 887 |
| Chalet Petit Marmau | 7 | £ 1021 |
| Chalet Le Rabel | 7 | £ 1021 |
| Chalet Michèle | 7 | £ 1132 |
| Résidence Le Britania | 7 | £ 511 |
| Hotel Le Montana | 7 | £ 958 |
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