15 years since going to the 3 valleys after vowing never to go to France again after getting fed up with being ripped off -self catered chalet in La Tania not something I’d usually do as not keen on cooking after skiing, but in fairness the couple of restaurants in the village were reasonably priced and varied enough for a week and apres at Le Pub with a band at 5ish most nights worked well. Three valleys skiing is renowned and was never too busy anywhere, but realistically the ski area is just too big for most people and you find yourselves rushing to get somewhere else all day. Lack of recent snow led to some horrid ice wall reds over Meriibel side and the transition runs through Meribel and Mot Terry were hell by lunchtime with bodies all over the place. To be honest the best skiing was Courcheval side and I’d stick with the resort lift pass as there’s plenty that side to keep you amused if I were going again, but realistically you get a lot more holiday for your buck in Austria and Italy.
February 02, 2015
Mrs C. Smith
from
United Kingdom
The conditions in La Tania and Courchevel have been incredible this weekend (January 31st), with a huge amount of fresh snow last week. With the continuous snowfall forecast the next week, it's looking like, despite the slow start, this will be an epic winter.
Saturday December 27th
Snow arrived at last. Huge amounts fallen all day today. Hear that it's chaos on the road today - but it's absolutely wonderful in resort. Hooray
Excellent fresh snow. Cold crisp conditions with sunshine due later this week. Considering it's French holidays, the pistes seem empty. Fast new Bouc Blanc lift to take us up above both Courchevel 1850 and Meribel.
They call La Tania "a hidden secret" in the Three Valleys, it's true!
Amazing conditions here in La Tania. Sun shining all day yesterday yet cold enough to keep snow as if it were still December! All runs open and exceptionally every single run in Tania bowl groomed overnight. It's a resort in it's own right with black, reds, blue and green runs before you even head over to Courchevel or into the 3 valleys. Skied all day; no queues, even fresh powder on the sides of the pistes. Unheard of for this time of year!
Just got back from a snowy week in La Tania. Amazing conditions and skiing for all abilities. Even though it snowed for 4 days with poor visibility all runs/ lifts stayed open and enjoyed it throughout. The long blue back into resort is very enjoyable and and a nice way to end the day after a variety of reds and blacks around the ski area. Only got the local lift pass and that was plenty to keep a high intermediate happy.
Overall, a very nice resort; good ski to the door. Only thing I would say is that the village is very small and food is generally very expensive with a few exceptions such as Snow Food- very good pizzas.
All in all, an amazing week's skiing, thanks.
Cheers.
Some great skiiing here in La Tania. Fantastic run down Combe de Pylones this morning then off Chapelets through the trees followed by long leisurely lunch at Bel Air with friends. What a good start to the New Year.
15.04.2012. Just returned from La Tania. It is such a lovely base to explore the whole of the 3 Valleys. There is a beautiful, green, tree lined run back to the village which was so lovely to glide down after a hard day skiing! Ate at the famous ski lodge on our chalet host's night off. Food was fab and very reasonably priced. Just sad not to meet Tim himself!
Just got back from a week skiing in 3 valleys - wonderful weather and good skiing on the tops. La Tania is a great family village but due to the exceptionally warm spring weather, the snow had all gone so no snow on the runs down to La Tania, but we could get access to good snow via the bubble. Drove round to Meribel on 3 days to speed up access to Val Thorens where the snow was very good.
Drove from Calais, which is 600 miles and took 9 1/2 hours.
We have been to La Tania for a few years now. The resort is the perfect place to access the 3V yet without the Russian prices. There are now a few bars, restaurants, and enough shops. La Tania is a very friendly place. Big Bonus is the free bus to catch if you want to spend time wandering around Courchevel for a change or a different night out. We go twice a year now - a weekend with grown-ups and a week with the kids - always spend happy hour in The Ski Lodge straight after skiing as they often have live bands on with beer at reasonable prices. Try the toffee vodka!. Will see you there in January?