I Skied The World's Biggest Ski Area

Back in March I skied Les 3 Vallées, the biggest ski area in the world. But is bigger better? Find out in my high end documentary from the trip!
We stayed in Les Menuires, but the three valleys area includes Méribel, Val Thorens and Courchevel, along with other smaller resorts.
Les 3 Vallées website: www.les3vallees.com/en
We travelled with Crystal Ski and stayed at Le Chalet du Mont Vallon (which was very nice). Crystal Ski were great when the French strikes delayed us so I'd definitely use them again: www.crystalski.co.uk/ski-reso...
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[@PeteRumley]

I can't belive your mate has a wolf helmet! Does he not know that you are the wolf and you do not go hungry 😂😂

[@RobbieKnox]

I see it as a tribute.

[@alexcowell2951]

100% best vid you've ever made, so wholesome and nostalgic!! plz make more of these

[@RobbieKnox]

Thanks pal! I’m going to make another ski video in December!

[@edwarddelderfield]

Skied VT only in 2021 and loved the Orelle '4th valley'. Lorry being my favourite run. Looking forward to this.

[@JohnRochford]

What a run!

[@rgg543]

"I ate a big ice cream because I wanted to" GOLD

[@RobbieKnox]

The best thing about being an adult.

[@marcusreed2]

This has been long in the making, I remember you telling this story on the pod! Great video, Robbie. Excited for ski season to start again. That walk down to the toilet looked deadly in ski boots! Went to Banff in Canada in January and had the time of my life.

[@RobbieKnox]

I’ve never been to Banff but I’d love to go one day!

[@jonnybarber462]

Banff was my best trip as well, stuff of dreams. Glad you had fun!

[@Zimpaz]

Colour coordinated skis and jacket. Fashion ICON

[@RobbieKnox]

Glad it’s noticed!

[@RDeverall]

When you've been to a place and robbie makes a video there it fills you with crazy nostalgia

[@RobbieKnox]

Aw, glad you liked it. It’s a great place!

[@SADjang0]

I love Robbie’s ski videos, truly great viewing.

[@RobbieKnox]

Thanks!

[@Eliteerin]

Robbie Knox ski vlogs are always elite

[@RobbieKnox]

Thanks!

[@nickruss]

Outrageously good content, my man! Quality footage, pacing, editing, narration and mad entertaining to boot. I've now binge watched all your ski resort trips repeatedly because they are ridiculously watchable. More please! Now please!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@RobbieKnox]

Aw, bless you Nick, you’re very kind. There should be at least two more before the snow melts this summer!

[@Procastinety]

Loved this vid so much. Brings back a lot of nostalgia as I went back in February to the same resort. Amazing place I want to go back so bad. Amazing vid!!!

[@1Flyingfist]

Was it super crowded? I was thinking of sending this video to a skier friend.

[@BrammerMS]

Robbie, your ski videos made me finally get snowboarding lessons. Can't wait for my first trip abroad!

[@RobbieKnox]

Amazing! You’ll love it!

[@ashleymcnicholas7834]

We were out in Les Menuires the same time as you. Great resort and some nice runs. Our flight was cancelled from Bristol with no others available, so ended up driving not to miss the holiday!

[@RobbieKnox]

I admire your dedication!

[@sturm4n]

Great camera work and presenting Robbie :) love the channel

[@RobbieKnox]

Thanks! I love making these ski videos so much.

[@peterwinters8587]

I skied Les 3 Vallees in 1983. Even back it was insanely big - bigger than all the resorts in Canada combined.

[@RobbieKnox]

Wow. Great fact!

[@tobyfordham2125]

Been excited for this since your last ski vid, didn’t disappoint

[@RobbieKnox]

Hooray!

[@blairhenderson1476]

Big mountains, no kids is one of the all time best KZbin series. Brilliant as always 🎿⛷️

[@RobbieKnox]

Cheers Blair!

[@HarroldUK]

Great stuff! Love your skiing videos🤌

[@RobbieKnox]

Cheers Harry!

[@overwatchxrescue]

Awesome! Looks like you had an amazing time out there on the slopes.

[@RobbieKnox]

It was lots of fun!

[@philipmcdonald1496]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@maddyblenkins5061]

Love these videos so relaxing

[@RobbieKnox]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@veesvoyages]

Looks an incredible trip! The views look spectacular! I went to Courchevel on a ski trip with school many moons ago, I'd love to visit a ski resort again in the future!

[@KyrilPG]

Very nice video! I love the 3 Vallées, especially Val Thorens, which is my preferred village and valley in the 3V. Their cable lift systems are out of this world, with great speed and capacity. They have a solid collection of pretty unique lifts that are mesmerizing to watch operating. Like several double boarding chairlifts, a handful of funitels... There's usually low wait times and short journeys to the top of huge pistes at a very high altitude. Though, Val Thorens can be too high for some that need a day or two to get accustomed to the altitude. The 3V are in the Tarentaise Valley, also known as the Olympic Valley, which is more like a small region around a huge valley from where connect other contributory valleys. The Tarentaise is to skiing what Orlando is to theme parks and entertainment, with 3 Vallées being like Walt Disney World, Paradiski (La Plagne & Les Arcs) or Tignes & Val d'Isère being like Universal or Sea World resorts. The Tarentaise has several of the largest, best, and most developed ski areas and resorts on Earth. The little nugget on the cake is that when you have a week ski pass in one of the mega resorts, you have a free day in each of the other ones that's included. So, with a bit of organization, you can experience all the resorts and ski areas in a week, never sliding down the same piste twice. One of my favorite is Tignes Val Claret, which is one of the villages of Tignes - Val d'Isère (Espace Killy). It's the highest village on the Tignes side, and there's an underground funicular train that brings you almost to the top of the Grande Motte mount. It's like taking the subway and exiting at dizziing heights under a blinding light. Les Arcs - La Plagne (Paradiski) is great too, both main ski areas are linked by a gigantic double track, double-deckerr cable-car systems crossing a valley. You can ski 70 kilometers out and back without running the same piste twice. Les Arcs is the easiest to access as it is linked by a funicular to Bourg-Saint-Maurice station that is served by high-speed trains. All these Tarentaise Valley mega ski areas and resorts are accessible by public transportation, so you don't need taxis, or a car. TGV's from Paris or Lyon stop at various stations along the Tarentaise Valley to serve these resorts before ending in Bourg-Saint-Maurice. From these stations there are busses to access the resorts' villages, and as mentioned, a funicular for Les Arcs. For many years, there were even Eurostar services from London. I'm not sure if they're still running or not, but I think they've stopped with some rumors they'll may resume. This really made me want to go back skiing there... Greetings from Paris!

[@RobbieKnox]

I really want to go back. I think I’ll try and get a trip there this winter! Tignes is amazing, I’ve been there a few times! I love it.

[@MichaelConroy7]

I’m doing my first snowboarding trip with a few friends to Val Thorens end of November. This place looks amazing!! Great vid mate, keep up the good work 🏂❄️.

[@RobbieKnox]

You’ll love it!

[@willsonj]

Make sure you check out the Frog and Roast Beef pub, and all the other bars down the same street. You’ve picked a great resort for your first trip, enjoy!

[@grantpaterson8963]

Skiied in Les Menuires in like 2014, and seeing you in L'Aplin brought back memories

[@RobbieKnox]

Lovely boozer but that wolf beer turned out to be really strong.

[@elnuevo49]

Loved the video mate

[@kieranmcintyre8343]

Class video Robbie!

[@RobbieKnox]

Thanks!

[@bensaunders73]

Robbie, your ski videos are awesome and even more so this time as I also skied the 3 valleys last season. The burritos at Tex-Mex that you featured in Les Menuires are also top notch! Keep up the great work….where is your next ski trip?

[@anthonymicu6853]

You're killin me. Wide open slopes....What a great trip!

[@DGRADE11]

These videos always got the juices flowing to book the next ski trip! Cant believe you sat on this gem of a video since March 😂 love the ski videos Robbie ✌🏼

[@RobbieKnox]

Yeah, I figured I’d wait till the season was close to put it out!

[@DGRADE11]

@@RobbieKnoxyeah makes sense. Les Menuires looks great for sure been added to the list of places to tick off 🎿

[@rikkimiller8435]

I feel like I’ve been waiting way too long for this 👍

[@RobbieKnox]

Teasing you with it for months!

[@MattWilliams482]

Great video. Can’t wait for Les Saises in March, already booked. ⛷

[@RobbieKnox]

Awesome, you’ll have a great time!

[@jamesprimavesi2392]

The 4th valley is well worth going to. Some amazing runs there and normally less busy

[@niseach]

Definitely - hit 73.9mph on the long schuss on Mauriennaise down into the Orelle valley a few years back - stupidity in hindsight, but the slopes were quiet.

[@moremoney1704]

Nice Vid! Cheers mate!

[@tca246]

A Robbie Knox ski video... my day is made!

[@RobbieKnox]

Woooo!

[@oliverbrown2743]

Robbie Knox Ski Resort Reviews need to be a seasonal guarantee! Unreal vid again mate

[@RobbieKnox]

Thanks pal, more ski videos coming next month!

[@XpensedUK]

One of the best ski vids ever. Everyone thinks they’re going to be Candide Thovex but this is the reality and it’s a load of fun. Great work.

[@RobbieKnox]

Thanks Leon! I’m less Candide Thovex and more Candide Throwup.

[@williamthemastermind]

Keen to watch your opinion. I'm going to stay in Val Thorens on the 06/Jan for a week. I'm super excited.

[@RobbieKnox]

You’ll love it!

[@Tom-hl7wc]

I love skiing. Going to val di fassa tomorrow. Conditions look good!

[@RobbieKnox]

Awesome. Have fun!

[@guy59]

You must visit Banff, I did a working holiday over there after hearing you did one when you were younger, in Whistler. Best time of my life, cannot wait to go back !

[@RobbieKnox]

I’d love to visit there!

[@WalkerTrotterFilms]

completely agree about the 3 valleys and the lift system, i did st anton a couple of years ago, took ages to get anywhere!

[@yojens82]

Nice vid. Been in the area plenty. Actually made up of 4 valleys, a bit hidden near valtho: Orelle. This valley use to be not so much less busy and host some very lovely runs. Love spring skiing as well! Best time, area is open till early may which is insane.

[@RobbieKnox]

I can’t wait to return. It was so much fun there.

[@Liam_kpb]

Brilliant review from someone you know is only going for honesty and not the popularity contest 😂 miss watching you and the other lot on Saturday morning soccer am though

[@RobbieKnox]

Aw, thanks Liam. Yeah, I can't be bought by big mountain (I absolutely can if you're listening big mountain).

[@stuartmann589]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@RobbieKnox]

My pleasure! I love making these ski videos.

[@longtreecityltc9325]

I think i was in same week as you there half March because it also snowed on Tuesday. I stayed in Saint Martin Belleville near Les Menuires. Great video and it took my back to that time.

[@RobbieKnox]

Oh nice! Great area isn’t it?

[@longtreecityltc9325]

@@RobbieKnox Yes, it is. It's a pitty you didn't the slopes to Saint Martin Belleville.

[@pistachioeuan3336]

“I ate a big ice cream because I wanted to. Then I went to bed.” Very relatable content

[@RobbieKnox]

That’s the good thing about being an adult. You can kind of do what you want.

[@mogulhopper]

A little tip for you Robbie when negotiating challenging stairs to the loo's if you're not wearing touring boots : go down backwards holding the rails , works every time. Great review

[@K2Rclan2]

Damn i Love this ski area! Can be a bit confusing the first time around. But once you understand the layout you can make epic trips!

[@julietbonham-carter6231]

Robbue Knox videos are incredibly good and high quality, but sadly KZbin aren't giving him his deserved views! Keep uo the good work!

[@kennethmaclean9357]

Staircases like that one in the bar are why I ditched skiing for snowboarding 😄

[@thecremeegg]

Love the 3 valleys, we tend to to go there most years and stay in La Tania over in Courcheval. Shame you missed out on the Courcheval side as I personally think it's the best but I am biased lol!

[@timawn]

Crazy it was 18 and the next day snowing so much. Did you find skiing more enjoyable being fitter after marathon training etc? Great ski video, as per usual 👌🏼

[@RobbieKnox]

It definitely makes it easier when I’m fitter. Thanks for watching!

[@cannoncarnation]

Oh Boiiii Cant wait for Big Mountain No Kids 4 The Goblet of Fire

[@RobbieKnox]

😂

[@emrais]

Les Menuires was where I went on my first ever ski trip when I was about 14. A loooong time ago.

[@RobbieKnox]

Did you have fun?

[@jenniferblears192]

Meribel Motteret was my first ski trip 9 years ago! Lovely video, please make more ski videos 😁 P.S what camera are you using?

[@gingerelvis]

I always enjoy Robbies Big Mountains No kids videos. I've only ever snowboarded on crappy dry slopes, the desire to go to the mountains is real. Hopefully a misspent youth skateboarding will put me in good stead 😅

[@RobbieKnox]

I learnt on dry ski slopes. You’ll love it when you get to the snow.

[@NicholasPart]

I went to Tignes with a lad who had only skateboarded and he did the resorts end to end including off piste on the glacier. Go for it

[@MtNikota]

I think the 3 valleys have 200 ski lift... Insane! and you think about the endless possibilities on the slopes, but for off piste, it's even more incredible, you could spend months there without doing the same thing twice. Best ski resort in the world by far. Will never be matched.

[@lucam.m]

This is the best trilogy ever. Love it

[@RobbieKnox]

Pisses on Lord of the Rings.

[@slotboy12345]

Enjoyed the video! I just got back from Borovets but am thinking of going to Les Arcs or Val Thorens in March. Any advice?

[@RobbieKnox]

I’ve never been to Les Arcs but you’ll have a great time in VT. Such a huge ski area!

[@asmaasmaaa8175]

Skiing is my absolute favourite!!! Done my knee in tho so no snow for me this winter!!

[@RobbieKnox]

Oh no! Get well soon!

[@kevind7150]

Went to Meribel two years ago, Skied all three valley's but not every slope obviously. Meribel is the central resort amongst the three. La Folie Douce 🎶🍻

[@RobbieKnox]

Great place isn’t it? I want to return soon!

[@kevind7150]

@@RobbieKnox It was fab. Going to Les Deux this season, first time! last year we did Passo Tonale, Italy. I would recommend also, 3000m. There are some alpine reds and blacks lower down from the main resort, also. Only a gondola away.

[@peternup6095]

Im going to The 3 Valleys in december for 3 months looking forward to it

[@georgebrooks5890]

nice video my favorite part of 3 valleys is orelle on the back side of val thorens long fast red runs

[@adamknight6752]

First 10 seconds and I'm loving it 😂😂😂 So funny. "BIG MOUNTAINS NO KIDS 3" 🎉🎉🎉

[@RobbieKnox]

Glad you like it Adam!

[@iskillcorn1]

Unbelievable scenes 😍😍😍

[@RobbieKnox]

Glorious adventure.

[@garyshepherd9226]

We skied Courcheval 1850 many years ago - a very posh expensive resort even then, but the skiing was superb. But eating out was on the extortionate side.

[@RobbieKnox]

Yeah, it was annoying we didn’t make it that far over. I think I’d bring a packed lunch!

[@nickrobinson7096]

Was in Val thorens in Jan! Was great!

[@RobbieKnox]

It looked lovely!

[@joshuapinkham4954]

That was a great video, one of your best so far, More of the same please ! 😊

[@RobbieKnox]

Thanks! I’ll get another ski video out in December!

[@clownworld-honk410]

Nice. Worked in Courchevel 1850 in '89. Got drunk, remained drunk until April. Looking back, I dont remember much. Seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, it definitely doesn’t.

[@pepprrr_cl16]

The 3 valleys is for sure the best place to ski in france. Chamonix is also good but for me the 3 valleys has always been my go to

[@GoWithDannyMo]

Haha what a coincidence! I also just uploaded a vid on my time at the three valleys. Think yours went slightly better than mine though as I broke my wrist within an hour

[@RobbieKnox]

Oh no! Hope you’re fully fit now!

[@justmo8577]

you and your mates were on our plane lol, that Tuesday was a terrible but fun day of crashing due to the poor visibility

[@johnnypeake6073]

Love ya Robbie :)

[@Doidal]

Hi great video! This is recent right?

[@ShalomBrother]

7:25 there used to be when they named it, but there’s actually 4 now. Orelle is the hidden secret valley and is an absolute sun trap, lovely place on a sunny day

[@RobbieKnox]

Nice! I’ll check it out next time!

[@peterhawkes9099]

Great ski video as usual. What's your thoughts on Billy Summers though 😊

[@RobbieKnox]

Really liked it! You?

[@peterhawkes9099]

@@RobbieKnox Really enjoyed it. The Bill Hodges trilogy is brilliant as well if you haven't read them yet 👍

[@gordonjohnston684]

You should invest in light yellow lens ski goggles they about as good as it gets in those white out conditions.

[@RustyPeng]

Thanks robbie. Made me want to return to the slopes

[@RobbieKnox]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@RustyPeng]

@@RobbieKnox when are we going for battered fish and chips in exmouth?

[@williampark8504]

The beer is called 'The beast', it just has a pic of a wolf on it!

[@RobbieKnox]

It will forever be known as Wolf Beer to our group. Turned out it was about 8% I think!

[@1Flyingfist]

4:10 Yes 🙏🏾the views 👀

[@Toaaar]

Great Video Robbie! Looking for a camera to use when skiing myself. Which camera did you use for the video?

[@RobbieKnox]

This was all shot on a GoPro Hero 10.

[@Toaaar]

​@@RobbieKnox Thanks mate! Also uploading this way before the ski season starting has just made me want time to hurry up! 🤣

[@ivokoimecs]

Nice! ... 😀👍

[@joshpalmer9165]

I have 0 interest in skiing but I still find this very entertaining

[@RobbieKnox]

Thanks Josh. It’s mostly a video about cheese anyway.

[@joshpalmer9165]

@@RobbieKnox Up The Cheese

[@JohnRochford]

I forgot how well earned that beer was!

[@RobbieKnox]

Honestly like winning Olympic gold.

[@GamerBugsTwitch]

What camera or setup do you use that allows you to have such crisp filming while skiing? Both in the selfie and forward shots?

[@RobbieKnox]

It’s just a GoPro Hero10. It’s great in good weather, just struggles in low light a bit.

[@w.schmidt323]

How much was the ski trip to France in total ? Where did you start your trip?

[@JB-nt4jd]

Is this ski resort open now?

[@Puzzoozoo]

How do you rate Les Menuires for improving beginners, as after this coming season I'll be looking to go somewhere to start my 2025 season?

[@minktronics]

We're going between 24 feb and 2nd of march but didn't realise this was in the French school holidays!! Anyone with experience around this time of year have any advice on how bad it'll be? I read somewhere it's one of the less busy weeks of the holidays (zone A & B rather than C) but somewhat considering rebooking as I can get a refund on accommodation...

[@markcoomber8222]

I’d definitely rebook. French school hols run from Feb 10th - March 20th, and other nations school hols at same time inc UK. I’ve skied for 27 years (inc a lot in 3 Vallees) and ALWAYS avoid school Feb & Easter school hols. Christmas hols generally not too bad. But always much better just avoiding any school hols. ( If you type ‘European school hols 2023/34’ into Google you can download a colour-coded calendar showing which european nations are on school hols throughout the season)

[@jamesbaz28]

where you off skiing next Robbie?

[@RobbieKnox]

Couple of days in December booked!

[@georgebackhurst4208]

Mike is a quins fan what a legend

[@RobbieKnox]

He is!

[@andrease2320]

yep there are 5 valley he forgot la tain built in the Olympia year when i live work there

[@joecopsey9668]

Is portes du Soleil not a larger ski area?

[@edrose5045]

Thermometers in french ski resorts are always wrong. The boxes they are in get heated up by the sun and they read way higher, so its very unlikely that it was 18°C on thay day you were there!

[@TheMrdominator1997]

More Mike millar content please. Could you and him perhaps go to morzine and avoriaz next year

[@RobbieKnox]

I love skiing there. Done a few trips to Les Gets in the same ski area.

[@magnusoj3014]

Isnt Canazei the biggest?. It has 1200km of slopes if im not wrong

[@RobbieKnox]

There seems to be quite a lot of debate and inaccurate claims by resorts, and measuring discrepancies, so it’s really hard to tell. Most independent analysis I’ve seen claims Three Valleys is the biggest though, so I went with that! Here’s Forbes calling it the world’s largest from earlier this year: www.forbes.com/uk/advisor/travel-insurance/worlds-best-ski-resorts/

[@shakeynige]

Your a hairier man than me Rob x

[@RobbieKnox]

Thank you.

[@EthanBuildz]

reckon garry would have come with you if you asked him, could have been your mascot instead of gatwicks, bit of an upgrade if you ask me

[@RobbieKnox]

Good old Gary. What a legend.

[@IanEnkema]

Imo ski resort reviews are incomplete without showcasing what majorly sets a mountain apart from the others (besides snow quality and views): expert terrain and terrain park features. Green runs are the same on every mountain, I would even go as far as saying the same for most blacks (or reds). But for the ski bums, they are wondering where the powder, cliffs, chutes, steeps, jumps and rails, etc... are. Though, the mountain is for everyone, and as much as I personally think the attractions at the base shouldn't be included in a review of how the mountain skis, its cool to see their importance to different people, especially those that don't want to ski. When you have kids that is especially important, but we don't have to worry about that here. Thanks for showing the mountain though, definitely want to check it out now at some point.

[@RobbieKnox]

I’m just on holiday with friends, some of whom were beginners and thought it might be helpful for people to see a bit of the mountain. Definitely not the video for chutes and cliffs though! I don’t agree that all green runs, etc are the same though. I lived in Whistler for a year and the greens there are generally narrow cat tracks snaking across Blackcomb, whereas some resorts have lovely wide greens for people to practice their turns on. Whilst I do enjoy (relative) steep bits and off-piste, I think the vast majority of people who go skiing are interested in the whole experience - slopes, but also bars, restaurants, etc. That’s the good thing about KZbin though, different videos suit different groups.

[@mk1gte]

I've skied the throughout the Three Valleys since 1999 many times. The skiing is absolutely fantastic, there are so many great runs, the lift system is fast and efficient. But... If you're just a regular tourist like me and not a rich Russian then everything apart from the skiing is atrocious. The accomodation is always overpriced for the quality. The food is generally overpriced, underwhelming at best and terrible most of the time. But most of all the contemptuous service you get almost everywhere is the most irksome. Recently we've been to Sauz D'Oulx quite a few times where the skiing is just ok and lifts are old and slow. But, everything else away from the slopes is really good too. It's a really difficult act to balance!