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What's New in La Tania & The 3 Valleys for Winter 2026 - The Definitive Guide
The 25th Edition (yes, really no idea what happened to the last 25 years) of our complete and detailed What's New in La Tania & The 3 Valleys for Winter 2026 - The Definitive Guide
The new EU EES (Entry / Exit System) - We try it on the first day...
The much delayed EU EES (Entry / Exit System) started on Sunday 12 October 2025 with a “soft launch” (gradually rolled out and it can be suspended if there are issues ) and is designed to track access of non-EU citizens access to the 29 countries in the Shengen area. Ultimately it will make travel easier and enhance security. We tried it out on the first day... and then on the return journey had to do it all again - no idea why?
Opening Dates - Winter 2026
With the Summer season over all our thoughts turn to Winter with La Tania lifts opening on Sat 6 Dec (a preview day over in 1850 on Fri 5 Dec will have Praz, Verdons, Saulire and Marmottes open).
Courchevel 1850 and Le Praz: Fri 05 Dec 2025 - Sun 19 Apr 2026 (preview day on 5/12 with limited lifts)
La Tania: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Sun 12 Apr 2026
Courchevel Moriond 1650: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Sun 12 Apr 2026
Courchevel Village 1550: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Sun 19 Apr 2026
Méribel: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Fri 17 Apr 2026
Mottaret: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Fri 17 Apr 2026
Brides Les Bains: Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Fri 10 Apr 2026
Les Menuires: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Fri 17 Apr 2026
St Martin de Belleville: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Fri 17 Apr 2026
Orelle: Sat 22 Nov 2025 - Sun 03 May 2026
Val Thorens: Sat 22 Nov 2025 - Sun 03 May 2026
Opening of the 3 Valleys links: Sat 06 Dec 2025 - Fri 17 Apr 2026
Limited areas in early/late season and all subject to change, snow conditions, weather, staffing, resources, maintenance, utilisation, mechanical issues etc.
Winter 2025 / 2026 Lift Pass Prices
Now released including pedestrian, min-pass, family flex, season and one-lift up options...
La Tania Lift Pass Page - all the prices and options for the 3 Valleys
A single ride up on the new Chenus gondola will cost €25 this Winter! While "mid mountain" lifts like the Bouc Blanc or Verdons will be €13 for one ride up. All descents are free. Then again the Bagatelle is much more than double the price of the Bouc Blanc for lunch! Meanwhile a 3 Valleys pedestrian day pass costs €30.50 for Winter 2026...
How to get a discounted 3 Valleys or Courchevel / La Tania Season Pass
Due to the classification of ski lifts being “Public Transport” a few years ago, the idea of locals being given discounts was seen as discriminatory. The way around this was to become a member of an association and in effect they get a group discount. While Courchevel and Meribel associations still insist on proof of local employment, residency or tax payment records the association in Bozel does not. Anyone can join the Association Loisirs Bozel – ALB and benefit from the discounted rates but you must complete it before 21 November 2025.
Cheaper than 2 seperate weeks and a weekend! Full details of how to apply, links, prices etc here
2026 Piste Maps Released - 5 New Lifts in Courchevel, 3 New Lifts in Méribel
All the Winter 2026 Piste Maps for the 3 Valleys
Opening Day 2025/2026 Lift Opening Schedule (and the first 2 weeks)
Opening "preview" Day Friday 5 December 2025. Click on image for full size
The first 2 weeks of the season scheduled lift opening (lots open, including the new Chenus gondola!)
Winter 2025 / 2026 Flights
The La Tania Flight Information Page
easyJet now taking bookings through until 13 September 2026
Jet2 booking until March 2027 (YES 2027!)
Ryanair are booking until the end of March 2026 for their flights to Grenoble (Thu,Sat,Sun from Stansted) and to the end of October 2026 for other flights.
British Airways, Air France and Swiss are usually bookable just under 12 months in advance
ESCAPADE 2025 - The Height of Everest Twice! - We Go Again!
Who's up for skiing around 100km and 16000m of vertical in a day?
Recorded with Relive along with some photos on a big day out in February 2025
Congratulations to the 76 who did it in 2025 - come and have a go if you think you're hard enough...
The New 3 Valleys Escapade in a Day
The toughest recreational skiing day ever? Get yourself in the Escapade Hall of Fame
French Long Term Visa - Stay more than 90 Days in 180 - AN UPDATE
A solution for doing a ski season (not working) and staying longer than the standard 90 days in a 180 day period. Our original post in October 2022 detailed the application process this was then updated with the latest information in a February 2024 post
An updated post showing the latest information, prices and documentation required now posted showing the process in February 2025 plus the latest updates on the ETIAS European Travel Authorisation System and EES Entry Exit System. New EES now with an estimated schedule for a "soft launch" on 12 October 2025 with ETIAS a while after that.
Update on Long Stay Visitor Visas for France plus latest EES & ETIAS Info - 26 Feb 2025
Emovis-Tag - Beat the Autoroute Toll Queues
The UK Site available to get your Tag "Bip & Go" to electronically pay for your French Autoroute Tolls without the queues, stopping, getting tickets, fiddling with payment cards etc. There's a €5 discount here
Ski Apartment Renovation
Specialists in Ski Apartment Renovations - Montagne Rénovation 73
Montagne Rénovation 73 are based in the Courchevel Valley and specialise in ski apartment renovations across the 3 Valleys. Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and full interior upgrades. Experienced, honest, and focused on quality you can trust. Speak to Ben for a professional job from design ideas to completion. See examples of his work on his facebook page Montagne Rénovation 73
Tel: +33 (0)782 630211 Email mtnreno73@gmail.com
La Tania Ski Blog / Snow Reports / Latest News
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Quick Links and The Important Stuff
Latest Photos and Latest Videos with the video snow reports plus The Ski Blog. The Mobile Site
Value For Money in The Three Valleys - where you can eat & drink well without breaking the bank
Ski Flight Information - all the routes, all the operators, all Winter
The Toughest Days Skiing Ever? The Escapade - 35 lifts, 51,000 feet of vertical, 92km distance
La Tania does football - some of the suffering watching our team - including Euro24 and a Final in Berlin!
Shops and Services - all the shops and services from electricians to vets to paragliding
Ski Hire - Get a 30% discount direct from the in-resort shop in La Tania here
La Tania Shop - ski related bits and pieces plus great deals on car hire
Holiday Reviews of La Tania now on-line and searchable by company / chalet
Our YouTube Channel with video snow reports, skiing, bands and general carry on...
The La Tania Maps / Aerial Pics pages - interactive maps, piste maps and village plans
Ski Gifts - all your ski gifts, presents, books, DVDs, car hire, flights, hotels, parking...
Our Summer Life in La Tania Page and The La Tania Celebrity Watch
Mobile Site - Info on the go...
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