Recommended
Mountain Lunch: Maya Altitude
Après Ski: Pourquois Pas bar
Dinner: La Table du M
Non-skiers: Piste-basher ride
Best Off-piste: La Masse
Best Ski Run: Jerusalem
Skiing
Ski Elevation: 1,450m – 2,952m
Pistes: 160km (St Martin) / 650km (3 Vallees)
52% Blue runs
37% Red runs
11% Black runs
Snowparks: 2
Airports
Chambery (CMF):
1h 15m / 102km
Geneva (GVA):
2h / 131km
Grenoble (GNB):
2h / 168km
St Martin de Belleville Luxury Chalet
A luxury ski chalet in St Martin de Belleville provides an opportunity to blend traditional architecture, modern convenience, and easy access to the slopes. It has grown in popularity in recent years and is now home to some of the best luxury chalets in France. Its former farm buildings have been renovated into secluded havens offering enchanting views and refined style.
FEATURES – Expect décor blending original features and modern luxuries. Floor-to-ceiling windows and open-plan spaces flood the buildings with light and maximise opportunities to view the winter scenery. Typical alpine treats include hot tubs and saunas, although we do have a selection of properties with more glamorous entertainment and wellness facilities.
SIZE – Our chalets can cater for up to 12 guests. If you have a larger group, don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will help you combine the perfect chalets to suit your party.
CATERING – We offer catered and self-catered accommodation in St Martin de Belleville, so whether you want to dine in comfort or sample the local restaurant scene, we’re here to make your foodie dreams come true.
LOCATIONS – We have properties across this small and walkable resort, so you never have to sacrifice seclusion or convenience.
While the list of luxury chalets in St Martin de Belleville continues to grow, our curated collection can sell out fast, especially during peak holiday weeks. We recommend you start your search early to secure your perfect property. Browse our favourite accommodation in St Martin de Belleville below to kickstart your dream winter break.
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Pure Black Crystal
This beautiful loft-style space offers a wooden cocoon from the winter chill.
Select a bottle from the wine cellar and sip bubbles by the 360 fireplace while you gaze out at the surrounding peaks. Or, take it outside and bask on the large, sunny balcony. Teenagers will love the mezzanine level, complete with a TV and pool table.
The basement wellness area includes a sauna and a large swimming pool with sultry décor, as well as a gym, massage room, and relaxation area. Outside, you’ll find a bubbling cedar wood hot tub, perfect for taking in the cool mountain air. A stay at Pure Black Crystal also gives you access to the state-of-the-art dining, drinking, and spa facilities at the M Lodge Hotel.
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St Martin de Belleville
A perfectly preserved rose amongst the purpose-built jungle of the 3 Valleys. St Martin de Belleville is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice charm for epic and convenient skiing.
Sheltered away from Courchevel’s glitz and Meribel’s party scene, this traditional Savoyard village offers picture-perfect scenes. Feel like you’re truly in the French Alps with a stroll down cobbled streets, where traditional farmhouses, fine dining restaurants, and bustling sun terraces sit side by side. At its epicentre is a baroque church that creates a charming skyline against the pretty tree-lined slopes. Despite its size, St Martin de Belleville has a sparkling array of eating and drinking options, as well as a fabulous choice of luxury ski chalets. If you’re craving a different flavour to this understated hideaway, then Meribel and Courchevel are just a few lift stops away.
St Martin de Belleville’s position in the 3 Valleys opens up a world of opportunities for every type of skier and boarder. Leading into the resort is a dreamy selection of rolling blues, the perfect start for newbies and cruisers. The gondola will whisk you to the heart of the 3 Valleys in minutes, where you can dive into a 600km playground of intermediate delights and challenging terrain.
After exploring to your heart’s content, retreat to your St Martin de Belleville luxury chalet and create lasting memories. From converted farm buildings to sleek apartments, the accommodation in St Martin de Belleville is famous for offering refined luxury experiences. Browse our selection below and start picturing your chic winter escape.
St Martin de Belleville Resort
St Martin de Belleville Travel & Transport
St Martin de Belleville is a beautiful place to explore on foot. The village has little traffic and pretty, winding streets. The majority of attractions, shops and restaurants are accessible on foot, so you can maximise your opportunities to take in the fresh mountain ambience. There are also regular shuttle buses for bad weather days. If you feel like exploring, there are buses linking to Les Menuires and Val Thorens.
Travelling by car
It’s easy to drive to St Martin de Belleville, as it is just 20km from Moutiers. There are many free parking options throughout the village.
Travelling by train
Travelling by train to St Martin de Belleville is an environmentally friendly option, especially since you’re unlikely to need a car when you arrive. The nearest station is Moutiers Salins Brides-Les-Bains. There are convenient routes here via the Eurostar Snow and Eurostar + TGV. From Moutiers, you can take a 25-minute coach or taxi into the resort.
Airports
Chambery is the closest airport to St Martin de Belleville, but Geneva usually offers more convenience and choice for international flights. Lyon and Grenoble also offer good road and transport links.
Chambery (CMF) – 102km
By car – 1 hour 15 minutes
By bus/ train – 4 hours 10 minutes
Geneva (GVA) – 131km
By car – 2 hours
By bus/ train – 5 hours 17 minutes
Lyon (LYS) – 177km
By car – 2 hours
By train – 3 hours 36 minutes
Grenoble (GNB) – 168km
By car – 2 hours
By train – 5 hours
Transfer
There is a range of transfer options into St Martin de Belleville, including shuttle buses, private cars, and heli-transfers.
St Martin de Belleville Restaurants
Although small, St Martin de Belleville has an outstanding choice of restaurants. For many of the clientele from Courchevel and Meribel, it is high on their list of mountain lunch stops. With such an excellent reputation comes a hefty waiting list. So we recommend booking popular spots early to avoid disappointment.
In the town
La Bouitte is a crowd favourite and one of the best restaurants in the French Alps. This 3 Michelin star restaurant is in the neighbouring hamlet of St Marcel and offers a pickup service so more people can enjoy their beautiful rural restaurant. They are so focused on fresh and natural ingredients, that they built a fishpond to ensure their trout is the freshest for miles around.
If you’re looking for an evening full of style and unique charm, St Martin de Belleville doesn’t disappoint. The lavish décor and innovative menu at the Table du M guarantee a luxurious evening. Or, for pretty dishes in a quaint atmosphere, book a table at L’Etoile des Neiges.
Prefer authentic and local? La Ferme de la Choumette is not to be missed. Dine alongside a working farm, complete with windows overlooking the animals. You won’t get fresher meat and cheese than this! La Montagnard offers fairytale views of the village skyline and is housed inside an old stable. This family-owned eatery concentrates on local fayre and prides itself on its locally sourced ingredients. La Voute is in a former stable in the heart of the village. It serves up a pretty setting for enjoying a pizza or raclette in the sunshine.
On the slopes
The sprawling mountain pastures of Chez Pepe Nicholas deliver a unique alpine experience. The restaurant, shop, permaculture garden and farm sit at 2,000m. The founder was once the mayor of St Martin and now the plot is in the hands of his grandchildren. Enjoy Savoyard staples with a side of wholesome history. To take your mountain meal to new heights, stop at Le Bouche a Oreille. This 2,700m restaurant has the same management as Le Bouitte, so you can enjoy outstanding mountain dining above the clouds.
For something a little different, check out Maya Altitude. At 2,300m, you’ll find panoramic views and Himalayan-inspired interior design. Everything here is a sensory experience, including a fusion menu that blends Savoyard with charcoal and Tandoor oven cooking.
Looking for easy options to meet non-skiers for lunch? Restaurant Simple et Meilleur is in a pretty chalet above the main gondola. Michelin recognition and beautiful views make this the perfect place to refresh before heading back out for the afternoon. Get to Corbeleys, via the St Martin 1 Gondola or the exhilarating Verdet piste. The family-run mountain pasture restaurant is invested in heritage and Savoyard tradition.
St Martin de Belleville Apres & Nightlife
While you won’t find the pumping nightlife of its neighbours, Apres Ski in St Martin de Belleville is all about creating new experiences and bringing people together.
Before you change out of your salopettes, why not warm up with a spicy tipple or some boot-stomping fun?
• La Dahlia is at the foot of the slopes and is a first stop for many on their way back to their St Martin de Belleville chalets. Sit in the sun with a vin chaud and watch the skiers make their last turns of the day.
• Enjoy the legendary Folie Douce or lively 360 Bar in Val Thorens then take the last shuttle home at 18.15.
• Maya Altitude hosts regular DJ sets on their sunny terrace.
If you’re looking for an aperitif, friendly pubs and stylish bars are what St Martin de Belleville does best.
• Le Lodji Hotel has a lovely wooden bar perfect for curling up with a glass of wine.
• The piano bar at the M Lodge is a glamorous spot for a cocktail. Their plush décor and 100-bottle wall boasts a huge collection of rums, whiskies, wines, and rare spirits.
• Sip and graze at Simple et Meilleur. They have a fabulous wine bar as well as tasty tapas and sharing boards.
St Martin de Belleville doesn’t have any nightclubs but does have a few lively spots open until the small hours.
• Porquoi Pas (also known as P Bar) is a crowd favourite, with regular events and live music throughout the week.
• If you want to continue the night, Les Menuires and Val Thorens are a taxi ride away.
St Martin de Belleville Ski Area
St Martin de Belleville links into the 3 Valleys- the largest interconnected ski area in the world, giving you access to a whopping 60km of piste. The gentle blues surrounding the resort are perfect for beginners, while the super-fast gondolas open up an endless playground for intermediate and advanced skiers.
The ski area
Skiers with more than a few weeks under their belt should invest in a 3 Valleys lift pass to get the most out of their trip. But there are 160km of piste in the St Martin/ Les Menuires area alone. The St Martin gondolas will whisk you up the mountain and from here you have several options:
• Build up your snow legs on the pretty reds and blues around St Martin.
• Ski down to Les Menuires. Here you’ll find a fun mix of reds and blues, as well as some challenging terrain on La Masse. From here there are several different routes that’ll take you up to Val Thorens.
• Turn left and head down to Meribel. Or take the scenic route and freeride down the Meribel ridge. From here, Courchevel is just a couple of lifts away.
Boarders
Newer boarders will love the pretty pistes around St Martin de Belleville, perfect for feeling like you’ve explored the mountain without having to stray too far from your luxury chalet. But the area around town is also great for freeriding. Thanks to its secluded position in the 3 Valleys, there’s a high chance you’ll make the first tracks on fresh powder. You’ll also find 2 ‘liberty rides’ around St Martin and Les Menuiers. These marked but ungroomed pistes allow you to experience off-piste with lower risk.
But it’s the vast 3 Valleys that is the main draw here. Varied and well-maintained pistes guarantee a fantastic week for all levels. Generally, the ski area is well set up for snowboarders, but watch out for some drags and cat tracks, particularly when heading towards Meribel. Finish your day with the long and wide Jerusalem run home. It has lots of natural side hits and will lead you into the centre of town just in time for apres.
St Martin de Belleville doesn’t have its own snow park, but you’ll find fantastic options in both Meribel and Val Thorens.
Beginners
Beginners will be well looked after in St Martin de Belleville. The commute to the slopes is short thanks to a nursery area at the bottom of the slopes, complete with two magic carpets.
When you’re ready to progress, the sweeping runs above the village are the perfect next step. Start with the green pistes in Les Menuires. La Violette is a long and mellow run that’ll make you feel like you’ve clocked up some miles. If you’re confident on blues towards the end of the week, you’ll have more than enough in St Martin and Les Menuires to keep you occupied. Enjoy the popular Jerusalem run or take in the glorious views from the top of the Grand Lac.
Our recommended ski schools:
• ESF is one of the most established ski schools in France, with a huge team of instructors teaching a variety of disciplines.
• Mountain Action Snowsports are an independent company based in St Martin de Belleville. They offer private lessons on and off-piste, as well as heli-skiing and ski touring.
• Peak Ski Adventures are also an independent company based in St Martin de Belleville. They offer private tuition, guiding, and heli-skiing, but they focus on accelerating the tricky transition between intermediate and advanced.
Intermediates
Intermediates will have no shortage of things to do in the 3 Valleys, the only problem is knowing where to start!
Definitely warm up on the stunning blues and reds above town. Pramint, the Grand Lac, and Jerusalem are all solid choices. When you’re ready, head down to Les Menuires for lunch before seeking more challenging terrain on Pointe de la Masse. The Fred Covili run offers breathtaking views and a long, winding descent. Wrap up the day with a non-stop ride from the top of Les Menuires at 2,704m all the way home to St Martin at 1,450m.
Outside of the St Martin/ Les Menuires area, the slopes are your oyster. Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens are all possible to visit in a day and all offer their own stunning and diverse terrain.
Advanced
If you want to stay on the piste, advanced skiers will find the most thrills towards Les Menuires. Leo Lacroix is a long and steep black with plenty of surprises. La Masse has the best snow in the resort and is also home to some challenging reds and blacks.
You’ll find three ‘Liberty Rides’ between St Martin and Les Menuires, allowing you to experience backcountry skiing while still having the security of a patrolled piste. La Masse is a good option if you’re new to off-piste as it has more gentle terrain. Les Pylones is the most fun, with lots of drops and banks to play with. La Masse is very challenging, but is one of the best places in the 3 Valleys to make fresh tracks.
Away from the marked ski areas, you’ll find incredible off-piste itineraries from the top of La Masse, and some great rides home from the top of the St Martin 2 lift. With so much world-class off-piste across the 3 Valleys, we highly recommend you take a ski guide or heli-skiing package for at least one day of your trip.
Across the wider 3 Valleys area, you’ll find endless options to get your heart rate up. Some highlights include the Jean Blanc in Courchevel, the Goitschel in Val Thorens, and La Face in Meribel.
Weather
St Martin de Belleville is a fairly snow-sure resort, with the village sitting at 1,450m and the top of the valley reaching 3,300m. The 3 Valleys is also very well maintained and has great snow-making facilities.
November
The ski season usually starts in St Martin de Belleville from mid-November, although this is dependent on snow conditions.
Average snowfall: 4cm
Snow days: 2
December
December is one of the liveliest times to visit. Expect good snow, pretty decorations and wonderful festive activities throughout the village.
Average snowfall: 70cm
Snow days: 6
January
January is a colder and quieter month perfect for escaping the crowds. But you can still find some wonderful activities during this time. Street performances and ice sculpting workshops run until January 4th, and the church starts a weekly live music series that runs until March.
Average snowfall: 77cm
Snow days: 7
February
February can be busy over half term weeks but you can still expect great snow conditions. Make sure to check out the freestyle demo pop-up bar towards the end of the month.
Average snowfall: 60cm
Snow days: 6
March
Longer days mean more time on the slopes and weather perfect for lounging on a sun terrace. The snow is still holding well, especially when you head to the higher points of the 3 Valleys.
Average snowfall: 45cm
Snow days: 6
April
While snow is less favourable in the lower areas in April, this month offers a unique opportunity to blend spring and winter alpine activities. Take part in the resort’s annual Ski and Bike Week or blend skiing, yoga, and nature walks at the yearly Yogiski event.
Average snowfall: 34cm
Snow days: 3
Things To Do In St Martin de Belleville
St Martin de Belleville is perfect for non-skiers wanting to live out their alpine fantasy. Stroll the cobbled streets, stop for a coffee in a courtyard, and pick up wholesome fresh produce to bring back to your luxury chalet.
You’ll find a small but varied selection of shops in St Martin de Belleville, including adorable boutiques and handmade souvenir shops. Recharge with a sweet treat at L’Arte B or Chalet Alpain. Then check out the mouthwatering cheeses, jams, and meats in the farmhouse shops to get the ultimate Savoie experience. If you’re craving some sparkle, you can also make a day trip to the luxury shopping destinations in Courchevel.
History buffs and culture vultures can get stuck into the heritage of this alpine treasure. Step back in time at the Museum of Local History and get to know St Martin in person on the Village Heritage Circuit- a captivating route that’ll take you through the 12 most important sites in the village. Or dive into modern Tarentaise flavour with a beer brewing workshop at Brava Vela Microbrewery.
For a unique wellness activity, book at La Bela Vya at the Michelin-starred restaurant La Bouitte. Their fresh and local ethos extends well beyond food. Try unusual treatments using mountain hay, honey, and milk. For a fun day trip, you can take the cable car down to Brides Les Bains, a 19th-century thermal spa town where you can soak in the healing waters.
Adventurous non-skiers will also have a fantastic time in St Martin de Belleville. There are extensive hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing trails to take in the mountain beauty.
Why not ramp things up with some tobogganing or a trip on a snowmobile? Over in La Plagne, you can take a ride on one of the best bobsleigh tracks in the world. It was an official track for the 1992 Olympics and is still shared with international athletes today. Or, explore the valley on the back of a dog sleigh. It’ll take you through snowy forests, icy rivers, quaint hamlets and a traditional mountain mill.
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St Martin de Belleville Seasonal Chalets
Need to stay in St Martin de Belleville a little longer? Or just wish to enjoy the piste for a few months rather than a week? Check out our collection of seasonal chalets in St Martin de Belleville, giving you access to the resort for the entire snowy season.