Residence Montana Plein Sud

France , Three Valleys Ski Area , Val Thorens

  • Ski In/Ski Out
  • Central Location
  • Spa Facilities
5/5
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  • Rue du Soleil, 73440 Les Belleville, France

Facilities

  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Family Rooms
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi

Val Thorens at a glance

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Included in your ski holiday to Val Thorens

  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Val Thorens
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on self catering

About Residence Montana Plein Sud

The Plein Sud has a fantastic location in Val Thorens, with ski in/ski out access to the Three Valleys. The apartments are furnished to a high standard, offering comfortable self catering accommodation and access to the Bains du Montana Spa

Once you have returned from a day of exploring the wonderful Three Valleys, make the most of the wellness area at the Bains du Montana Spa which includes an indoor pool, sauna and steam room, it is an ideal spot to give your achy ski legs a rest. For a moment of pure relaxation, book a treatment or massage with one of the in-house beauticians. 

  • Mountain views
  • Sun terrace
  • Ski in / ski out access
  • Free access to the Spa le Bains du Montana, facilities including heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room 
  • Massages and beauty treatments available (pay locally)
  • Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cleaning services (book and pay locally)
  • Heated ski equipment storage room with individual lockers with boot dryers 
  • Car parking (pay locally) 
  • Ski shop on site
  • Grocery delivery service (book and pay locally)
  • Raclette and fondue sets available from reception (on request)
  • Mini market next door
  • Laundry facilities (book and pay locally) 
  • Shuttle service (on request)
  • 24 hour reception
  • Luggage storage available in reception
  • Changing room with shower & toilets available in reception area 

Family Facilities

  • Board games, video games and puzzles are available from reception 
  • Baby safety gates are available (on request)
  • Books and DVDs (on request
  • Children's music is available

These apartments benefit from having ski in, ski out access to the slopes of Val Thorens - perfect for the keen skiers and snowboarders who want convenient access to the Three Valleys. At the end of the day, you can ski back to the residence and store your equipment in the heated storage room with individual lockers and boot dryers.

The centre of Val Thorens is just a short walk away, where you can find a well stocked supermarket and a range of bars and restaurants - great for the evenings when you want to treat yourself to a meal out.

  • 50 metres to the nearest bus stop
  • 400 metres to the resort centre
  • 20 metres to the ski lifts
  • 10 metres to the ski bus stop
  • 200 metres to the ski school meeting point and nursery slopes 

The Residence Montana Plein Sud are self catering apartments. Each apartment has an equipped kitchen with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kitchenware, kettle, tea and coffee making facilities. There is a mini market next door, and a bakery and grocery delivery service is available to book through the hotel reception (pay locally).

Alternatively, we've partnered up with Huski who provide premium oven ready meals across the French Alps. Huski will deliver your meals directly to your accommodation in time for your arrival, all you'll have to do is cook. If you'd like to know more, please click here for further details.

Board basis available: Self Catering

All of the apartments at the Plein Sud are furnished to a high standard in a modern Alpine style, and are equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay in the French Alps. Cook tasty meals from the comfort of your own apartment, where you will have a fully equipped kitchen including an oven, hobs, microwave and a fridge freezer. There is also a cosy lounge area where you can look out onto the snowy surroundings and mountain peaks.

Two bedroom apartments sleep two to four people and are between 55m². The apartments have an open plan living room and kitchenette, balcony, one double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with a shower room and one twin bedroom, with the main bathroom having a bath.

Three bedroom apartments sleep four to six people and are between 75m² . These apartments have an open plan living room and kitchenette, balcony, one double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and two twin bedrooms with en-suites (one with a bath).

Beds are made on arrival, a mid week towel change is available on request and end of stay cleaning is included with the exception of the kitchen and bins, which must be taken out.

Apartment facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Balcony with mountain views
  • Kitchenette, oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kitchenware, kettle, tea and coffee making facilities including a Nespresso coffee machine (pods not provided)
  • Bath robes and slippers
  • Towels (changed mid week)
  • Bed Linen
  • Bath or shower room
  • Satellite TV with English speaking channels
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries
  • Cleaning kit
  • Additional beds are available for a supplement
  • Baby cots are available (on request). Free for children under 2 years old.

Additional information

The Residence Montana Plein Sud has adapted apartments available on request. Please give our Reservations team a call if you would like to book this apartment type.

  • No. of rooms: 37
  • No. of buildings: 2
  • No. of floors: 7
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: No

Reception

  • Check in time 5pm
  • Check out time 10am
  • 24 hour reception
  • Luggage storage available in reception
  • Changing room with shower & toilets available in reception area 

Reception hours

  • Sunday to Thursday : 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm
  • Friday: 8am to 8pm
  • Saturday: 7am to 10pm

Local Fees and Taxes

  • Resort tax: €3.41 per person, per day. Under 18s free of charge
  • Refundable deposit: €500 paid on arrival (credit cards accepted)

Travel to Val Thorens

Depart on: Saturdays

Fly into: Chambery or Geneva

Chambery transfer time: approx. 2 hours 45 minutes by coach

Geneva transfer time: approx. 3 hours 45 minutes by coach

Moutiers train station transfer time: approx. 1 hour by coach

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Travel by air

Flights depart to Chambery or Geneva between 06 December 2025 and 11 April 2026.

Transfer time

  • Chambery airport: approx. 2 hours 45 minutes by coach
  • Geneva airport: approx. 3 hours 45 mins by coach 

 

Travel by train

We have a 7 night train option to Val Thorens that can be booked on line.

This is a train that departs and returns Saturdays with a much shorter transfer of 1 hour from Moutiers railway station to resort.

Please see the drop down below for provisional timings.

Inghams Rating: 5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Val Thorens

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Intermediate

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Snowboard

​Val Thorens is Europe's highest ski resort at 2,300m with access to 600km of terrain in the Three Valley Ski Area.

Runs

Blue: 336km
Red: 204km
Black: 60km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
600km
Resort altitude:
2300m
Ski Altitude:
1800m - 3200m
Snow Cannons:
2400
Ski Lifts:
200
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
Glaciers:
1
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Discover Val Thorens

At an altitude of 2,300m, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and as part of the huge Three Valleys area, it is undoubtedly one of the very best. The resort has been designed to offer doorstep skiing from practically wherever you stay and has a village feel around a compact centre - where car access is restricted. The height of the resort means skiing in Val Thorens consists of long hours of sunshine, an unrivalled snow record and great skiing for all grades.

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Things to do in Val Thorens

Tobogganing

The longest toboggan run in France can be found at the Cosmojet Toboggan run, accessible via the Péclet funitel. It takes about 45 minutes to run the roughly 6 kilometres to the bottom.

As well as the swimming pool and wellness facilities, the complex has a range of sports courts and a fitness area with body building facilities. There is also a soft play area for the children which includes giant trampolines, slides, rope bridges and a ball pit. Payable locally.

If you would prefer to experience the mountain by foot, there are plenty of paths to follow. The sentier de la Marine is a relatively easy walk of around 5km, starting at Chalet du Cosmojet you will be met with fantastic views across the snowy landscape.

Have you ever wanted to stay on the mountain after last lifts? Every Friday you can enjoy the Tête Ronde and Christine runs in Péclet sector until 6.30pm. It is free of charge for guests with a valid Val Thorens/ Orelle ski pass.

Take to new heights and have a go at the La Bee zip line at the top of the Moutiere chairlift. This adrenaline filled zip line is suitable for children over the age of 14. Height restrictions apply. Pay locally.

The Tyrolienne du Bouchet is the highest zipline in Europe giving you the chance to whizz through the incredible mountain scenery. Located at the top of the Bouchet chairlift. Pay locally.

Snake Gliss (sledge train to you and me) is where sledges are tied together, led by a professional instructor and whizzing down the 45 minute descent from the top of Funitel de Péclet. 

For a bit of evening entertainment head to the resorts bowling centre, where there are eight lanes for bowling, a pool table and a variety of games including a football table. 

Ride your own snowmobile, or with a passenger and follow your guide on a tour around the unspoilt winter landscapes around Val Thorens. Book and pay locally.

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