St Martin de Belleville Snow Conditions

St Martin de Belleville Snow Conditions - Well-linked to Three Valleys 

The quiet and unspoilt village of St Martin de Belleville is located in a valley in the Savoy region of the French Alps. Well-linked to the extensive Three Valleys ski area, St Martin de Belleville sits at an altitude of 1,450m and offers skiing up to a top elevation of 3,200m. The area is known for reliable snow coverage on its high-altitude slopes, with 2007 seeing a maximum upper slope average of 185cm in the month of March.

 

Snow Conditions In St Martin de Belleville - Shares slopes with Les Menuires 

St Martin de Belleville shares its ski area with Les Menuires and Val Thorens, and offers local slopes best suited to beginners and intermediates. There are 62 runs covering 160km of terrain, and offering a vertical descent of 1,448m. Access to the massive Three Valleys is directly from the village, via either cable-car or chairlift, giving skiers the chance to explore the largest linked ski area in the world, with over 600km of piste and first-class resorts such as Meribel, Courchevel and La Tania. The return runs to the village are ideal for fast cruising, and also feature some gladed trails, with wonderful views.

 

St Martin de Belleville Snow Conditions - Peace of mind 'snow guarantee' offered 

The ski season in the resort runs from December to April, and to supplement the abundance of natural snow, snowmaking is featured on 25% of St Martin de Belleville’s' slopes. The resort also offers a 'snow guarantee', stating that if less than 80% of the slopes are open, skiers are entitled to a refund on their pass and accommodation (see www.st-martin-belleville.com for conditions).