Perfect for Families
La Tania was purpose-built for the 1992 Olympics and designed with families in mind. The car-free village centre means children can play safely, while gentle slopes and excellent ski school make learning a pleasure. Yet from here, you have full access to 600km of the Three Valleys.
Car-free village centre - safe for children
Built for the 1992 Winter Olympics
Gentle slopes perfect for learning
Direct access to Three Valleys 600km ski area
Forest setting with beautiful scenery
La Tania: What to Know Before You Arrive
La Tania sits at 1,350 metres, connected directly to the Three Valleys ski area through Courchevel. The village was purpose-built for the 1992 Winter Olympics and the absence of cars in the village centre is not an accident, it was designed from the start to be safe, walkable, and practical for families with children.
The slopes above La Tania are predominantly green and blue, making it one of the best places in the Alps to learn to ski or to progress from beginner to intermediate. The ESF ski school operates directly from the village, with morning group classes and private lessons available throughout the season.
From La Tania, a short gondola ride connects you to Courchevel Moriond (1650) and from there to the full Three Valleys, 600km of pisted skiing across Courchevel, Meribel, and Les Menuires. Confident skiers can access the entire network from the village in under 20 minutes.
The village itself has two or three good restaurants, a ski shop, a mini-market, and not much else. That is not a complaint, it is exactly what families who want to ski in the morning, rest in the afternoon, and eat quietly in the evening are looking for. The absence of nightlife, designer boutiques, and Palace hotel foot traffic is the point.
We do not publish a price gap for La Tania: our September 2026 catalogue holds three apartments and one chalet in the village, and we do not publish a median on fewer than five properties on each side of a comparison. What the village does offer is measurable in other ways: a car-free centre, green and blue home runs, and one gondola onto the same ski area as Courchevel 1850, on the same lift pass.
Planning the details? Our complete La Tania resort guide covers the village in depth, and our La Tania and Le Praz ski hire guide details every rental shop, the online discounts and chalet delivery. For a baby, the municipal creche, La Tanière des Croès, takes children from six months, one of only two collective options in the valley under 18 months: our childcare guide, village by village has the details and who to contact.
Getting to La Tania
- Geneva Airport: 2h15 by road
- Lyon Airport: 1h45 by road
- Chambery Airport: 1h15 by road
- Private transfer available door-to-door
Season Dates
- Season opens: mid-December
- Season closes: mid-April
- Peak weeks: Christmas, New Year, February half-term
- Quietest weeks: January and March
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Tania part of the Three Valleys ski area?
Yes. La Tania connects directly to the Three Valleys, 600km of pisted skiing across Courchevel, Méribel, and Les Menuires. A short gondola ride from La Tania reaches Courchevel Moriond (1650) and from there the full network is accessible.
Why is La Tania good for families?
La Tania is car-free in the village centre, which means children can move around safely without traffic. The slopes above the village are predominantly green and blue, ideal for beginners and young skiers. The ESF ski school operates directly from the village.
How much cheaper is La Tania than Courchevel 1850?
We do not publish a price gap for La Tania: our September 2026 catalogue holds three apartments and one chalet in the village, and we do not publish a median on fewer than five properties on each side of a comparison. What we can say is that the village is served by one gondola onto the same Three Valleys ski area, on the same lift pass as Courchevel 1850.
How do you get to La Tania from Geneva?
La Tania is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes from Geneva Airport by private transfer. The nearest airport is Chambéry at 1 hour 15 minutes. We arrange door-to-door transfers for all guests.
Every property we rent in La Tania
Chalets and apartments in La Tania, with the number of bedrooms and the sector.