La Tania resort guide - a general overview
Developed in the early 1990s for the Albertville Winter Olympics, La Tania has grown into a beloved ski resort known for its family-friendly atmosphere, modern amenities, and excellent ski-in/ski-out accommodation. The resort's strategic location in the heart of the Three Valleys, the largest interconnected ski area in the world, offers unparalleled access to a vast network of slopes.
La Tania's purpose-built design ensures convenience and accessibility, with a car-free village centre enhancing its peaceful ambiance. The resort is nestled in a picturesque, forested area, providing a cozy and scenic alpine experience. Modern lifts, including the La Tania gondola, offer quick access to the expansive Three Valleys ski area, where superb snow conditions and diverse terrain await skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
La Tania offers over 600 kilometres of interconnected slopes within the Three Valleys. The resort caters to all skill levels, with wide, gentle slopes for beginners and challenging runs further afield for advanced skiers. The local nursery slopes are ideal for novices, while the efficient lift system minimizes wait times and maximizes time on the snow.
Après-ski in La Tania is laid-back and family friendly. Enjoy a drink at Pub Le Ski Lodge, a popular spot for both locals and visitors, or unwind at La Taïga, known for its warm atmosphere and live music. Dining options in La Tania include traditional Savoyard cuisine at La Ferme and gourmet delights at Le Farçon, which boasts a Michelin star.
Accommodation in La Tania includes luxurious chalets at affordable prices, many offering ski-in/ski-out convenience and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The resort's focus on providing a family-friendly environment is evident in its amenities and services, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests.
Resort stats
600km
1,350m - 3,257m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Chambery
- 2hrs 15mins
- Geneva
- 3hrs
- Lyon
- 3hrs
35 ski chalets in La Tania View All
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Predominantly ski in / ski out properties
- Families
- Quick access to the rest of the 3 valleys
- Quieter slopes
Cons
- Slopes in the shade so can be icey
- Nightlife and apres-ski
- Steepish run home for those progressing from nusery slopes
Restaurants
La Tania Resort Restaurants
Le Ski Lodge is a good spot for lunch or dinner for burgers, jacket potatoes etc and is pretty reasonable. For more traditional Savoyarde fare the Ferme de La Tania gets good reports. The Marmottons is recommended for its tartiflette and the Telemark has been reported to having a very good new restaurant. Le Farcon some consider to be a bit over-priced for what it offers but then again it does offer a Michelin star! The Chanterelles on the other hand has a good reputation for crepes and pizzas at very good prices, as does the Taiga.
La Tania Mountain Restaurants
There are two restaurants immediately above La Tania but the restaurants in the Courchevel and Meribel valleys can be accessed pretty easily. The Bouc Blanc is near the top of the La Tania gondola and provides good food with a friendly table-service either inside or on the big outside terrace. The Roc Tania, higher up the mountain, is tiny but very pretty - a good spot to stop for a coffee.
La Tania Apres Ski
Le Ski Lodge is a firm favourite for apres-ski with live music some evenings and happy hour prices for when the lifts shut. The French run L'Arbatt is also a popular destination as the slopes close, right in the centre of the village. La Tania is generally quite quiet for the apres ski, with these exceptions.
La Tania Nightlife
Once again the British run Ski Lodge is a popular night-time destination, with a very lively atmosphere and live bands playing all the popular covers. However the Telemark has some 'civilised' live music. For cocktails the Taiga is a smart destination or the Hotel Montana bar is a good option for a quiet drink. In general nightlife is fairly quiet in La Tania, but it is possible to take taxis to Meribel and Courchevel for a bit more nightlife action.