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3 Valleys Ski Area & Ski Lift Developments for the 2012/2013 Ski Season

Meribel

The new Saulire Express gondola has been completed. The new Chaudanne departure station is of a modern, spacious and airy design. ESF offices and the ski locker are housed in this building, as before. Now the ascent to the summit of Tournier couloir will take only 12 minutes, instead of the previous 22 minutes, and all in great comfort.

The Grand-Duc piste has undergone improvements in preparation for the 2015 World Ski Cup. Part of the finals will take place on this ski run, which now has a more progressive gradient and less abrupt drops. It will be enjoyed even by those who are not champion racers!

The descent to the Chaudanne via Bourbon Busset piste has also been made more accessible. This piste is now less of a challenge, especially where it merges with the bottom of the Mauduit run.

Courchevel, La Tania & Méribel-Mottaret

Biollay 6 Seater Detachable Chairlift

A more powerful ski lift for a very busy part of the ski area

Arrival at a higher altitude gives more skiing options

Better comfort when loading due to special positioning carpet

1690 m long, 365 m of vertical rise

3300 people per hour instead of 2500, a 32 % increase in transport capacity

Petit-Moriond Mini Cable Car

Replaces the 3 Vallées fixed chairlift ready for the development of the surrounding land

Quick, free and easy access to the centre Courchevel-Moriond for skiers and pedestrians

145 m long, 47 m of vertical rise

520 people per hour

Man Made Snow On The Creux Piste

To guarantee the snow cover on this much appreciated red run

4,6 km long piste between 2670 and 1830 m of altitude

46 snowmaking cannons

Man Made Snow On The Cospillot Piste

To guarantee the snow cover on this piste giving access to residential areas of Courchevel 1850

1,8 km long piste between 2190 and 1860 m of altitude

12 snowmaking cannons

Plattières 10 Seat Telecabine

The one and only machine of its type... a first in the heart of the 3 Vallées

A more powerful lift for this area considered to be the backbone of the 3 Vallées to guarantee more skiing thanks to reduced transport time

3178 m long, 734 m of vertical rise

2800 people per hour instead of 2000, a 40 % increase in transport capacity

9 minutes transport time instead of 22 minutes , a 60 % increase in speed

The Ourson Magic Carpet

Replacement of the Ourson rope pull

More comfort and ease of use for beginners

Free access

60 m long

The Martre Piste

To make the return to resort easier from Les Menuires & Val Thorens for beginner and intermediate skiers

To optimize the snow cover by reshaping this piste which is a vital part of the Méribel-Mottaret skiing area

3,9 km long piste, between 2400 and 1700 m of altitude

Park AREA 43

A half pipe built to European standards

A snow park accessible to both beginners and international expert alike

One of the best parks in France

Security

After the development of the Magnestick-Kid (the back protection which «sticks» kids to the chairlifts), the success of Security Patrols (1st piste patrol in a French resort), Courchevel, Méribel-Mottaret and La Tania strengthen their leadership in security matters by the extension, to all their chairlifts, of the Magnestick-Bar (system that locks the security bar).

The New Saulire Express Gondola in Meribel