2025 Piste Maps – What’s Changed, What’s New

The new 2025 Piste Maps for The 3 Valleys have been released – a good time to look at the changes to the Ski Area for Winter 2025.

The rest of the new developments regarding new accommodation, restaurants, bars, travel & transport, new lift pass offers, which staff are returning and other things we spotted this Summer will be in our comprehensive What’s New soon.

All individual valley maps now available on-line at www.latania.co.uk/skiing/pistemaps.htm

La Tania / Courchevel

A 3rd Nid (Nest) relaxation shelter / sun bathing area has been constructed in the Courchevel ski area this Summer.

The new one is at the top of the Pyramids drag lifts in 1650 Moriond and named Nid des Avals with spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and of the Valley des Avals. The other Nids are near to the top of Col de Loze and at the top of Saulire between Vizelle and the cable car.

Also in 1650, the Tetras piste has been renamed Boix-Vives after Laurent Boix-Vives a pioneer of Courchevel skiing and development of the resort. He was president of Rossignol Group for 50 years.

Finally in 1650, a new magic carpet lift has been deployed replacing an old non-covered one by a 39m covered lift in the ESF area.

The Saulire cable car has finally been repaired following accidental damage caused during a load test on 29 September 2021. It is scheduled to re-open pen on the first day of the Courchevel 1850 season on Friday 6 December 2024. Marked as NEW on the 2025 map!

Hardly missed really (except for Folie Douce pedestrian access via connecting to Saulire Express 2 and in Summer on bikes being able to ride straight on and in to the lift) with other lifts coping remarkably well transporting skiers and snowboarders to access similar areas of the mountain. However the new cabins have floor to ceiling windows which will provide outstanding views in the 3 minute 1.7km journey to the top.

The original lift installed in 1952 held 30 people and then in 1984 when the current lift infrastructure was installed it was the largest in the world with a capacity of 160 people. The new cabins have a capacity of 130 people and the 3 year POMA renovation (complicated by having to adhere to new safety standards) has cost €10 million.

A new observation platform at the meeting point of the Suisse and Marmottes ski lifts offers stunning
views of the surrounding areas.

Just below the cable car is the Family Park which is having a revamp for Winter 2025. The Boardercross will be extended by 160m and archways at the departure and arrival points added. Additional signage and a terrace added to the relaxation area are also planned.

Down from the family park to the left side of the Biollay lift there is a new 70m magic carpet lift replacing 2 older shorter lifts. Marked with a star above (denoting a free lift).

There is also a further new magic carpet installation in Le Praz near the Forêt chairlift – the old carpet lift being removed a couple of years ago with the Skiing World Championship development work.

No marking of a rumoured rope tow to link up the flat track at the top of the Bouc Blanc chair area from the “Rock” near to Chenus – this would be hand for beginners heading back from Méribel to La Tania avoiding the black and red runs (or course if they kept Coqs – which is still marked – this wouldn’t be so much of an issue).

Coqs is still there – but probably for the last time and who knows how often it will open, probably just when Chenus breaks down!

The red Moretta run in to #LaTania terminates early linking with the green Plan Fontaine piste through the forest back to resort as was the case last year as the Moretta Village building work continues.

Initial work has already started on the new 10 seater Chenus gondola (will be similar to the Praz gondola) scheduled for completion in December 2025. The bottom station will be in front of La Croisette building not inside it (so no ramps!).

Méribel / Mottaret

Not many changes to the map in the Méribel Valley…

The only “NEW” logo on the map is at the 2294m Roc de Fer where a new 40㎡ relaxation / picnic area has been created. There are hammocks, heart-shaped cabins and a photo booth. A new 360° high resolution webcam will also be installed.

The Roc de Fer tunnel has been revamped by French street artist Franck Blériot, paying tribute to Meribel’s sporting past where it hosted the 1992 Olympics and 2023 World Championships.

At the summit of Mont Vallon, at 2,952m, a new photo spot invites skiers to capture magical moments.

This unique location offers breathtaking panoramic views across the mountain range, in to the valleys below and of the Vanoise National Park. It’s usually a great, long ski back down too!

The snow front at La Chaudanne is being transformed to offer a new space for beginner skiers and a new free sledging area. At Pas du Lac, a new digital display board is being introduced showing real-time information about snow conditions, slope opening times, and upcoming events.

The Doron magic carpet lift is now covered providing a comfortable lift experience in bad weather.

Les Menuires / Saint Martin de Belleville

The Les Marières piste introduced last year linking the Gros Tougne and Pelozet pistes above St Martin is now detailed.

La Terrasse is a new large observation deck at the top of the Saint Martin Express chairlift, offering stunning views (again) and a picnic / relaxation area.

A massive new tunnel under the main road to access St Martin has been constructed (yes that is the gap in the main road on the pic below!). Will make this a lot safer than the narrow (often icy) previous route.

The Pylônes piste above Les Menuires is no longer a designated Liberty Ride area.

The Preyerand magic carpet has been replaced, and the area has been completely redesigned to offer a smoother and more enjoyable learning experience.

At La Croisette the Pelvoux magic carpet now features a protective tunnel, leading to a brand-new sledging slope.

New signage across the area has been installed including three new slope maps: at the top of the Sunny Express chairlift, Becca chairlift, and ROC 1 gondola.

New orientation tables have been installed at the top of the Bruyères 2 gondola, on the relaxation terrace at the summit of the ROC 1 gondola, and in the relaxation area at the top of the Saint Martin Express chairlift.

Val Thorens / Orelle

The new Deux Lacs 10 seater gondola in Val Thorens replacing the chairlift of the same name is now detailed on the map. This takes you slightly higher than the original lift giving access to the BEE zip line too.

Costing €16 million this lift operates at up to 15 mph, featuring 61 cabins with 10 seats each giving a capacity of 3,500 skiers per hour.

It will now be a comfortable 4 minute ride in all weather conditions with an emphasis on usage by beginners & children – a new green run, part of the Easyrider package is accessible directly from the top of the new gondola.

The new restaurant building at the Cime Caron summit is a 130 seat restaurant with wine bar and rooftop bar / viewing area. Amazing 360º views are promised (on good weather days!).

The new Face Nord blue piste above Asters down from the Col de Thorens at the top of the Thorens Funitel that we think was skied / tested last Winter is now marked on the map.

A new “instagrammable” ORELLE sign with massive letters has been built near the top of the gondola station.

The rest of the new developments regarding accommodation, restaurants, bars, travel & transport, new lift pass offers, which staff are returning and other things we spotted this Summer will be in our comprehensive What’s New soon.