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TRAIN TO SAINT MARTIN DE BELLEVILLE
Eurostar's ski train to the French Alps
This winter, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Travelski, who’ll be offering direct trains to the Alps as part of a package. Find out more here.
You can also hit the slopes by taking the Eurostar to Paris, then hopping on a TGV train to Moûtiers and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. You will be able to book tickets for the whole journey through our website from autumn.
And you won’t need to worry about missing your connection in Paris. Because Eurostar is a member of Railteam, your ticket will allow you to jump on the next available train in Paris if you’re delayed or your train is cancelled.
Train to St Martin de Belleville
Saint Martin de Belleville is often marketed as part of neighbouring Les Menuires. However, this charming old village – part of the huge Three Valleys ski area – is a distinct resort in its own right.
Savoie tradition is what you'll find in abundance in Saint Martin. The village has stayed true to its origins, and that is what makes it so attractive to the local fans who come back year after year. Here you'll find an authentic Savoyard village with a clock tower, narrow streets and stone and wood-clad farms.
St Martin de Belleville village
Don't let the position on the Three Valleys piste map fool you. Although the village of Saint Martin appears to be low relative to its neighbours, it actually sits at a respectable 14O0m, the same altitude as Meribel Village over in the next valley.
The slopes at St Martin de Belleville
Saint Martin provides a base to access a massive 600km of pistes, ranging from 1,400-3,400 metres in altitude, so there's plenty to explore. Access is via the Saint Martin gondola and then a chairlift, which whisks you up to the top of the Tougnete peak.
St Martin de Belleville for families
The charm of the village of Saint Martin makes it a very sweet location for families. For those who can already ski, the relatively gentle and quiet local slopes will suit fine, while the more advanced have plenty of terrain to explore.
Things to do in St Martin de Belleville
After a day on the slopes, pamper yourself at the 'La Bèla Vya' spa, which offers a swimming pool a sauna, steam room, outdoor Jacuzzi, as well as 'the Solant' - a steam bath infused with Alpine pasture hay, and 'the Bain de Marie' using milk and honey from Saint Marcel.
Eating out in St Martin de Belleville
Chalet La Loy is on the Piste du Biolley in an attracive location by the old church of Notre Dame de la Vie.
At the top of the St Martin gondola, Le Corbeleys restaurant offers local favourites and Le Chardon Bleu is a good spot for a hearty lunch.
Nightlife in St Martin de Belleville
Nightlife in Sainte Martin de Belleville is more low-key than in most of the other Three Valleys resorts. However, Le Dahlia, at the bottom of the ski area, is a convenient first port of call when the slopes close.
Where to stay in St Martin de Belleville
You'll find some wonderful chalets in Saint Martin de Belleville, with many beautifully converted from old farmhouse buildings.
Two companies that specialise are Ski Talini and The Alpine Club.
Image credits: © Gilles Lansard Office de Tourisme St Martin de Belleville; © Gilles Lansard Office de Tourisme St Martin de Belleville; © C. Cousin; © Office de Tourisme St Martin de Belleville; © D.André, S.Molesti-Office de Tourisme Les Menuires; © La Bouitte - M. Bérenguer; © La Bouitte - M. Bérenguer; © Julien Attard; © Gilles Lansard Office de Tourisme St Martin de Belleville