Les Trois Vallées is the largest interconnected ski area in the world, but that hasn’t stopped the French ski domain from continuing to grow. Across Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Méribel, and Courchevel, operators are putting up new lifts, renovating infrastructure, and building entirely new connections that continue to reshape how skiers and snowboarders move throughout the region. SRG Skiing recently took a deep dive into all the recent projects across Les Trois Vallées, exploring several major developments planned for the coming years.
Val Thorens Continues Its Expansion
Val Thorens has been busy in terms of investment. In 2024, SETAM, the company that runs the skiable domain of Val Thorens, replaced the Deux Lacs detachable quad with a 10 person gondola capable of carrying 3,500 passengers per hour, providing a more direct route toward Grand Fond and Cime Caron.
New tourist accommodations are also being constructed at Plateau du Cairn, and a potential replacement for the nearby Moutière chairlift could eventually add another major gondola to the area. Another 10 person gondola was added near Col de Thorens in 2026, and the Cime Caron tram returned for the 2025-2026 season following major damage in 2024.
Major Changes Are Coming To Les Menuiresl
In Les Menuires, a new 10 person gondola is set to replace both the Mont de la Chambre six pack and Doron detachable quad. The new lift is expected to carry around 3,600 people per hour, and construction is expected to begin soon. The lower section is targeted for the 2027-2028 season while the rest of the gondola is expected to be completed in late 2028.
Méribel And Courchevel Are Also Evolving
Méribel has already replaced the old Côte Brune quad with a faster 10 person gondola, but the resort is also planning a broader Rond Point redevelopment that could include a small tram, a new green piste and the removal of the Adret chairlift. Courchevel has seen major upgrades as well, including the return of the renovated Saulire tram and replacement of the historic Chenus gondola with a modern 10 person lift.
A planned gondola set to connect Bozel with Courchevel 1550 is expected to begin construction in 2028 with service targeted for 2029. It will travel the distance in roughly seven minutes.
Les Trois Vallées Is Not Standing Still
With the 2030 Winter Olympics approaching, it’s clear that development across Les Trois Vallées is nowhere near stopping. Many projects focus on improving pedestrian access and reducing road traffic, while others focus on increasing lift capacity or supporting new resort development.
As SRG Skiing explained, the known projects are just a part of what the future could hold for the world’s largest interconnected ski area. Several other projects and rumors are circulating, and with them Les Trois Vallées is certain to keep evolving for years to come.