St Martin de Belleville Luxury Ski Chalets
Unspoilt and charming, St Martin de Belleville delivers a gourmet ski holiday experience in the 3 Vallées.
St Martin de Belleville is a beautiful, tranquil and authentic Savoyard village; with its commanding church tower which overlooks the narrow winding streets and stone clad farms, whose doors open onto vaulted stables. It is known locally as the hidden jewel in the 3 Vallées ski area for good reason. Accommodation has been transformed from the old farm buildings to create an assortment of cosy, individual hideaways.
The ski slopes above St Martin wind their way gently down the mountain offering the perfect environment for beginners and the wide snow covered field’s ideal for those first turns in powder. The Belleville valley in which St Martin is located is home to half of the 3 Valleys 600km of ski slopes, with the local pistes ideally suited to intermediate cruising.
The resort sits at an altitude of 1,450m and the top of the Belleville valley reaches 3300m; coupled with over 2,000 snow cannons in the 3 Valleys ski area, it is safe to say that the resort is fairly snow-sure.
Access to the expanse of the 3 Vallées is fast, with Méribel and Reberty both just 2 ski lifts away and access to Courchevel and Val Thorens requiring just 1 or 2 further lifts to reach. There are large areas of gentle off piste down from the Méribel ridge or if you like your slopes steeper head to the La Masse sector. After your days skiing, you have the joyful feeling that you get to return to the magic of St Martin each evening.
There are two spas to visit locally, one in the village and one at La Bouitte in nearby St Marcel. The village spa includes access to its swimming pool, gym, sauna and Jacuzzis with any treatment. If you are looking for some activities away from the snow then in nearby Les Menuires there is a sports centre and swimming pool and a cinema for those who just want to take it easy.
Aside from skiing and snowboarding, there are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy in and around St Martin de Belleville. The Belleville Valley offers a protected environment for those eager to hike and snowshoe and throughout the winter season you can try dog sleigh riding along the river from St Martin de Belleville. Whilst for those who love or are eager to try their hand at cross-country skiing, there are 28kms of marked slopes.
For a resort of its size, St Martin de Belleville has a good number of bars and pubs though no nightclub. One of the favourite après ski/evening destinations is the relaxed and cosy P Bar, with its open fire and chilled atmosphere. For some après ski immediately off the slopes then Le Dahlia has to be a great choice and situated conveniently at the front-de-neige. The most famous of the local restaurants has to be the 2 Michelin starred La Bouitte in the neighbouring village of St Marcel and delivered in a fantastic modern farmhouse setting.
Resort details
St Martin de Belleville
- Resort Altitude: 1400m
- Ski Elevation: 1260m - 3230m
- Ski Domain: Les 3 Vallées
Ski Slopes
- Pistes: 600km
- 13% Green runs
- 39% Blue runs
- 38% Red runs
- 10% Black runs
Nearest Airports
- Chambery (CMF): 1h 45m / 110km
- Grenoble (GNB): 1h 50m / 130km
- Geneva (GVA): 2h 30m / 190km
- Lyon (LYS): 2h 30m / 190km
Resort Map
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RESTAURANTS & NIGHTLIFE IN ST MARTIN DE BELLEVILLE
The Luxury Chalet Book guide to the best on-mountain and in-resort restaurants, bars and nightlife in St Martin de Belleville.
Maya Altitude is situated at 2,300m at the top of the Tougnète chairlift with a vast terrace affording you spectacular views of the Belleville valley and Mont Blanc. It offers a high-end brasserie style menu with a focus on Savoyard specialities. Indulge with friends and family on the sun-drenched terrace or surrounded by the stunning Himalayan and Tibetan inspired décor of the restaurant interior.
This alpine chalet has been in the same family for over 120 years and from a grazing pasture chalet it now serves as a wonderful family run restaurant. The menu serves up the family recipes in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The friendly staff welcome you to enjoy their menu offering delicious tarts, burgers, plat du jour, pasta, and some wonderful desserts. Can be busy during lunch times so booking advisable.
Located halfway between the top of the St Martin gondola and the village on the Boilley run, La Loy offers traditional French cuisine and Savoyard favourites using regional produce. Enjoy a friendly welcome with a south facing sun drenched terrace on which to enjoy the views.
A cosy mountain farm with restaurant, they also grow their own produce as well as farming trout. So, if you are looking for some fresh fish on your alpine holiday, this is the place to head to. They also make their own cheeses from the milk from their cows and goats. This family run restaurant serves a wonderful mixture of contemporary food and traditional Savoyarde dishes. The service is very friendly and their restaurant cosy. The setting is stunning with beautiful views and farm buildings, and for a special evening out it is also open in the evenings. Accessible on skis via the Chasse piste, you can also arrive on foot by getting a taxi to the car park followed by a short uphill walk to the restaurant.
A popular restaurant located at the top of Les Menuires in Reberty, it is possible to ski direct to the restaurant on a blue run. Offering friendly service with a modern international menu it delivers generous portions and good value for money. It also has a great sun terrace too for enjoying long lunches in the warmer spring months.
Come and enjoy the rustic charm of this small and secluded mountain refuge in a stunning location just off the Boilley piste. The limited menu is freshly cooked with a choice of two main dishes. Choose between the intimate dining area inside or outside with breathtaking views. A little off the beaten track but it is essential to book.
A cosy bar located in the Lodji hotel next to the main gondola at the bottom of the ski slopes. It is a popular destination for après ski drinks that are best enjoyed on the large terrace overlooking the valley. It serves great cocktails, has a varied wine and champagne menu, as well as a good selection of Belgium beers on tap.
📍 Pourquois Pas Bar (P-Bar for Short)
This very popular and lively bar is in the heart of the village centre next to the church. Enjoy après ski cocktails, craft beers beside a roaring fire, along with live music twice a week. It is a popular hangout with locals, seasonnaires and holiday makers alike.
📍 L’Art B
This charming bar is located at the bottom of the drag lift in the village centre. It has live music too and more information is published about performances weekly in resort.
This bistro that was set up by René and Maxime Meilleur who run the 3-star Michelin restaurant La Bouitte also in St Martin. It is located just off the piste above the main gondola. This bistro has the same soul as La Bouitte with dishes made with local Savoy produce and served in a cosy restaurant by friendly staff. There is also a wine cave downstairs that is open 3pm to 11pm.
This family run restaurant, located on the slopes in the village, welcome you to enjoy their contemporary French cuisine. The menu is inspired by their great grandmothers’ recipes using fresh local produce. The very friendly staff will welcome you in for a cosy evening meal or lunch on the sunny terrace with panoramic view. Booking essential.
📍 Au Torè
Located in the Lodji hotel at the foot of the slopes by the gondola, this restaurant is a family friendly place that serves Belgian inspired dishes using fresh local produce. The sunny terrace is a great spot for lunch too. Booking recommended.
A relaxed restaurant located in the M Lodge hotel towards the top of the village. This restaurant has a small menu where the self-taught chef Clément Hericotte creates a gourmet menu using fresh local produce. Booking recommended.
In the heart of the village lies this beautifully converted barn where you can enjoy a dinner in their cosy dining room or soak up the sun on their terrace for lunch. A friendly welcome awaits you and the menu uses local produce to create modern dishes. Booking is essential.
📍 La Voute
Located in the village centre, this popular family friendly restaurant is open for lunches and evening meals. A great restaurant for families with dishes including pasta, pizzas as well as Savoyard cuisine.
Located at the top of the village, this rustic family friendly restaurant serves traditional French cuisine along with many dishes cooked over fire. Enjoy great views from their sunny terrace but the real gem of dining here is the back window where you can look at the farm animals in the barn. A great atmosphere along with excellent service. Booking recommended.
A chic bistrot next to the slopes in the village, serving seasonal dishes as well as Savoyard specialities. Enjoy lunch on the sunny terrace by the slopes or a cosy evening meal with very friendly service. Booking recommended.
For a very special treat head to the neighbouring village of Saint Marcel where this 2 Michelin star restaurant is run by father and son team René and Maxime Meilleur. Self-taught chefs, they offer innovative dishes inspired by their Savoy region and all the wonderful produce it offers. They focus on local produce, foraging ingredients from the alpine pastures and fish from the beautiful mountain lakes. Enjoy a not to be forgotten evening in this family run restaurant with impeccable service and food. Booking is essential.
A cosy mountain farm with restaurant, they also grow their own produce as well as farming trout. So, if you are looking for some fresh fish on your alpine holiday, this is the place to head to. They also make their own cheeses from the milk from their cows and goats. This family run restaurant serves a wonderful mixture of contemporary food and traditional Savoyarde dishes. The service is very friendly and their restaurant cosy. The setting is stunning with beautiful views and farm buildings, and for a special evening out it is also open in the evenings. Accessible on skis via the Chasse piste, you can also arrive on foot by getting a taxi to the car park followed by a short uphill walk to the restaurant.
For a memorable dining experience, every Thursday the restaurant La Loy offer a torch light descent evening on snowshoes. From 5pm to 7pm enjoy drinks and tapas, followed by dinner from 7pm with a menu of traditional Savoyard cuisine. After dinner, descend back to the village on snowshoes all accompanied by Emily and her team, and lit by torchlight. Booking is essential.
📍 Huit à Huit
Small supermarket located in village centre selling. Open from 7am to 8pm.
📍 Boucherie Maison Dubois
Butchers shop with a great selection of meats, cold meats and cheeses. Open 8am to 7pm but closes for lunch 12:15pm to 4:30pm. Located in the village centre.
📍 Au Coin de Producteurs
Gourmet grocery shop selling local cheeses, cold meats and wines. Open 8am to 7pm but closes for lunch 12:30pm to 3pm every day, except Saturdays when it is open all day. Located in the village centre.
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An authentic and delightful French mountain village from which to explore the 3 Valleys ski area, we have a choice of great value self-catered or luxurious catered ski chalets in St Martin de Belleville.
