St Martin de Belleville, France

St Martin de Belleville is a totally traditional Savoyard village with an old church, small square, pleasant buildings and very easy links into the entire Three Valleys ski domain.

St Martin de Belleville is known for its traditional restaurants (4 of which are listed in the Michelin guide) which serve local Savoyard dishes with a smile. One of these is the luxurious La Bouitte Restaurant (with 2 Michelin stars) which is located in the neighbouring hamlet - perfect for the chalet staff night off! The village nightlife is not rocking but there are enough bars to satisfy.

Being a small resort the local ESF ski school is really very good. The Piou Piou creche takes children from 2.5 to 6 years old and can look after children all day (9am - 5pm) with lunch included. As the creche is located right next to the main lift station it makes this resort very easy for families with younger children. If you prefer, children can take half day lessons or care.

There are two spa centres (one that is part of La Bouitte restaurant) with Jacuzzi and sauna as well as treatments so there is something to do for non skiers or those looking for a luxurious end to a hard day’s skiing.

St Martin de Belleville has been voted a 'Top 10 Picture Postcard Resort' by Peter Hardy (travel journalist).