Montgenèvre Ski Resort

Montgenèvre ski resort is a small village set at an impressive 1,850m between France and Italy at one end of the big cross-border Milky Way network. There is plenty of accommodation right on and close to the slopes, along with a good amount of restaurants and bars. The ski resort claims to be the oldest in France and is the fifth largest skiing area in the world with 400km of pistes to explore. The Grand Montgenèvre ski pass allows you to head to neighbouring Italian ski resorts Cesana, Sestriere, Pragelato, Sansicario and Sauze d’Oulx.

Montgenèvre ski resort proudly boasts French charm with an Italian flair, offering a fantastic combination of a record of 300 days of sunshine a year, one of the best snow records in France and a range of wide and uncrowded pistes to suit skiers and boarders of all abilities.

In recent years, Montgenèvre ski resort has stopped traffic going through the main village. This means the town itself is far more peaceful now. The après ski atmosphere is very much a relaxed one with quiet bars to unwind in. Enjoy traditional French and Italian cuisine in the dozen of restaurants in the area.

You can fly into Turin or Chambery airports, both of which have a reasonable hour and a half transfer time into the ski resort.

Call our ski experts today to find out more about Montgenèvre ski resort.

Montgenèvre Transfer Time
Turin
Map Marker 1h 30m
Grenoble
Map Marker 2h 30m

Best For...

  • Border skiing
  • Intermediate skiers
  • Uncrowded slopes

Resort Statistics

  • Resort Altitude 1,850m
  • Skiing Altitude 2,840m
  • Total Ski Area 400km
  • Lifts 63
  • Blue Runs 95km
  • Red Runs 220km
  • Black Runs 85km
  • Cross Country 80km

Ski Accommodation in Montgenèvre, France

Our collection of Montgenèvre ski accommodation has been hand-picked by our ski experts. Whether you’re looking for a luxury escape, a boutique hotel or something suitable for the whole family, our experts would be delighted to help you find the perfect accommodation for your ski holiday.

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Ski Areas in Montgenèvre

Ski Areas in Montgenèvre

Montgenèvre ski resort is fortunate enough to be part of the Milky Way network, meaning you can extend Montgenèvre’s 60km of slopes to a much larger 400km, ranging up to 2,840m. This guarantees good snow throughout the season. There’s a huge amount of reds, a few challenging blacks, and some easier blues and greens around the base of the resort, overall providing a good mix of skiing terrain.

Skiing in Montgenèvre

Skiing in Montgenèvre

Montgenèvre ski resort is great for all levels of skier however it leans mostly towards intermediates. There is a perfect nursery slope at the foot of the Gondrans sector for beginners, whilst intermediates have a plethora of blues and reds to cruise down. Experts and freeriders will find ample freeride terrain to explore around Vallon de la Vachette. There are also some great carving pistes on the Les Anges and Le Querelay trails.

Montgenèvre Ski Weekends
Snowboarding in Montgenevre

Snowboarding in Montgenèvre

Beginner snowboarders have some good options, as do intermediates with plenty of wide, cruising blues that are wonderfully quiet and peaceful. Freeriders will also find a good amount of options here; we recommend heading to Le Chalvet for the best off-piste territory. Freestylers will be happy to know there is a terrain park with a well-maintained half-pipe.

Ski Schools in Montgenèvre

Ski Schools in Montgenèvre

With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.

We’ve partnered with New Generation and Oxygène and highly recommend their services. All of our partners offer fantastic lessons for all skiing ability levels.

Book your ski lessons with our recommended suppliers. If you’re travelling during a peak week be sure to book these well in advance.

Crèches in Montgenèvre

Crèches in Montgenèvre

Montgenèvre ski resort has comprehensive childcare available for children who are six months and older. There’s a non-ski nursery for children aged six months to five years in a modern state-of-the-art facility. The ESF also runs a ski nursery, Piou-Piou Club, for children aged two and up where children can discover the joys of skiing in the snow garden.

Restaurants in Montgenevre

Restaurants in Montgenèvre

There are more than a dozen restaurants in Montgenèvre ski resort, most blending traditional French food with the influence of the nearby Italian culture. Le Trio is a great place to dine out serving some fantastic dishes. Kilt Ristorante Pizzeria truly has some influence from the resort’s neighbours and serves the best Italian food in the resort. On the mountain we suggest you visit Les Chalmettes for lunch – they have fantastic, well-priced dishes.

Après Ski in Montgenèvre

Après Ski in Montgenèvre

Après ski is low-key in Montgenèvre ski resort but there are a few places that are worth visiting for a beverage or two. Le Refuge attracts the ‘straight off the slopes’ crowds while Le Graal picks up in the evening.

Montgenevre Resort

Non-Skiers

Montgenèvre ski resort offers some good alternative winter sports activities for non-skiers to enjoy. There are plenty of snowshoeing activities as well as snowmobiling and tobogganing. If you’re looking for something more leisurely there are a few spas in the resort to kick back and relax in.

Map of Montgenèvre

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