Montgenevre
Recent investment on the mountain as well as off at Montgenèvre has made it so much easier to get from one area of the huge Milky Way domain to another - even just getting across the border to the skiing at Claviere in Italy. Not only has the main road been diverted, but tunnels and bridges, or high-speed lifts over the road mean you can speed your way around the extensive local slopes and, if you wish, carry on into Italy.
Montgenevre’s own ski area spans two sides: the south Chalvet/Serre Thibaud sector and the north Chalmettes/Gondrans/Eagle area, with slopes between 1860m and 2450m. There’s also cross-country skiing, a toboggan area, a 50,000 square-metre beginners’ area and a half pipe.
Montgenevre only
85km of pistes, 52 slopes:
Green slopes: 8
Blue slopes: 12
Red slopes: 22
Black slopes: 10
254 snow cannons & 1 snow park
Largest area - Via Lattea - 400km (209 pistes) - Italy and France
MONTGENEVRE SKI AREA
Montgenèvre village is a popular destination with a multitude of slopes and plenty of après ski to keep the whole family happy. Montgenèvre ski resort really does offer something for everyone.
The north-facing slopes above Montgenèvre and Claviere are divided into three sectors:
Les Gondrans – high, wide-open slopes reached by the Chalmettes chondola (a mix of gondolas and chairs) with a green run bringing you back
l'Aigle - via the same gondola, but which links you to Claviere
Le Chalvet – a sunny sector, with mainly open slopes. There are blue and green runs back to Montgenèvre and a blue run to Claviere.
MONTGENEVRE BEGINNERS
For beginners there’s a fine selection of convenient and gentle nursery slopes for skiing in Montgenèvre with reliable snow at the foot of the north facing area. Progression to longer runs could hardly be easier, with a very easy blue piste starting at Les Anges, leading on to a green run. Skiing in Montgenèvre is certainly not a problem for beginners!
Montgenèvre has an area dedicated entirely to families and beginners. The 50,000 square-metre facility is situated at the foot of the slopes in the heart of Montgenèvre village. It’s a secured area composed of a travelator (conveyor belt), a free ski lift (La Durance), and a snow garden…
The whole family can enjoy the Montgenèvre ski resort, which includes a discovery trail, half pipe, freeride zones and a children's play area at the top of the Chalvet gondola.
MONTGENEVRE INTERMEDIATES
The local slopes are best suited to leisurely intermediates, with lots of easy cruising on blues and greens, both in the woods and on higher terrain. The major north-facing Montgenèvre Les Gondrans sector offers easy intermediate slopes above the mid-mountain gondola station, with more of a mix of runs lower down. Montgenèvre has extensive intermediate slopes with a big lift network.
MONTGENEVRE EXPERTS & OFF-PISTE
There are relatively few challenging pistes, but on the other hand there’s ample off-piste terrain. There’s the popular option of off-piste skiing with a mountain guide to show you the way and keep you safe. From classic runs like the Doire and the La Vachette valleys to the highly technical gullies of Le Janus, there are just so many opportunities to get off the beaten track. It's just a question of choosing which magic run to try - from the nearest in Les Bois des Brousset or Le Tremplin, and the sweeping curves of Les Mamelons to the gentle 1000-metre descent to Cervières via Les Gondrans… you’ll never run out of options! And you can get even more energetic on the slopes of La Plan or the Le Janus gullies… and a thousand other possibilities that one trip just isn't long enough to enjoy.
MONTGENEVRE SNOWBOARDERS
For boarders there are good local beginner slopes in Montgenèvre and long runs on varied terrain for intermediates. And there are some excellent off-piste areas for more advanced boarders - plus a dedicated free-ride area at Les Gondrans.
For freestylers the half-pipe and boardercross course are located near the Prarial chair, and there’s also a freeride zone higher up on the Gondrans sector, next to the Observatoire chair.
MONTGENEVRE’S SNOW RECORD
Nestling in a minor pass between France and Italy, where the storms funnel up the valleys, the snow record in Montgenèvre is generally excellent. The high north-facing slopes keep their snow naturally, and snow cannons cover 55% of the area, including most of the lower slopes.
The neighbouring French resorts of Serre Chevalier and Puy-Saint-Vincent are easily reached by car and a joint lift pass is available. However if you prefer to keep your skis on, simply ski over the border first to Claviere, then Cesana and on to the 2006 Olympic biathlon venue of Sansicario before reaching Sestriere and Sauze d’Oulx. Although there’s little skiing involved, if you wish to almost complete your 2006 Olympic set, you can take the new gondola on to Pragelato, the Nordic centre. Altogether there are almost 100 lifts in the region.
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Montgenevre Opening Dates
Montgenevre ski area is open: Saturday 22/12/18 – Saturday 27/04/19.
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Montgenevre Ski Hire
Pre-book your Montgenevre ski hire with Peak Retreats.
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Please note, these Pound Sterling prices are for indication only. They will fluctuate based on Euro/£ exchange rate. Please call us for the latest prices.
Special offers: *7 days for the price of 6. Free Skis/snowboard & boots (Blue/Red) for party leaders of groups of 10 or more all taking equipment. 1 Free helmet per child aged 6 and under for every adult booking skis or snowboards & boots (must be under same booking reference and requested on form above). Other duration prices on request - Cross Country ski prices on request.
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Montgenevre Ski Passes
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SPECIAL OFFER:
SKI AN EXTRA 4 HOURS on the first Saturday (with your pre-booked 6 day lift pass; please advise at time of booking if you wish to take this up).
Montgenevre Mont de la Lune daily rates 2018/19:
Day rate is €41.50 adults, €33 child
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Montgenevre Ski School
Pre-book your Montgenevre ESF ski school with Peak Retreats. Find out more about Peak Retreats ski school
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Ski School: Please note that lesson times are subject to change right until the last minute. Outside French school holidays the ski school reserves the right to cancel group lessons should numbers be insufficient. For peak periods (22/12-4/1, 9/2-8/3 & 6/4-26/4) we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible and in any case at least 6 weeks prior to the required dates. Morning lessons tend to get booked up first and therefore we may only be able to offer afternoon classes within 6 weeks of departure. In some resorts English speaking instructors may not always be available, particularly at peak times.
We cannot always guarantee that prices will be cheaper than in resort. When ski packs prices are calculated, the currency is bought at the exchange rates that apply at the time. You can be assured that once you have booked your extras, if the pound depreciates, you will not be charged more for your ski packs, enabling you to budget for your holiday in advance.
Montgenevre Individual Tuition (2018/19 prices, NOT pre-bookable)
Individual tuitions can only be purchased directly from the ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these.
Around €45 - 51 per hour for 1-2 people.
Please note that prices are only an indication and are subject to change.
Ski school Montgenevre contact numbers for private lessons:
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 21 90 46
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Montgenevre Child Care
MONTGENEVRE CHILD-CARE CENTRE FOR HOLIDAY-MAKERS - NON SKIING (for childcare with skiing, see below)
The mini-club organises a wide range of both indoor activities adapted to the age of child.
Your child is in qualified hands of a nursery nurse (3 to 8 children per group).
The mini-club is equipped with a welcome area, rest area and meal area for lunch (they do not supply meals but do have heating facilities). The nursery is closed on Saturday.
Peak retreats can pre-book childcare with no ski - 2016/17 prices in sterling:
Mini Club Nursery – NO skiing involved, just childcare. From 6 months – 5 years
6 Half Days (either mornings 09.00-12.00 OR afternoons 14.00-17.00) - £141
6 Full Days (from 09.00-17.00) - £288
Lunch not provided but possibility to warm it up
Montgenevre Free sledging areas
There are 3 sledge areas for adults and children!
In the heart of the resort: 2 separate toboggan courses, open to everyone. One for the 2-6 years old, and another one for 6+. Enjoy sledging with the free travelator, located opposite the tourist office, which leads to the top of the sledge area. The 3rd one is located in Les Alberts, opposite the lake.
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 21 91 73
Torchlight descents for kids
Every Wednesday run by ESF.
Join the Sweety Club at www.sweety-club.com and receive your membership card to one of the best kids clubs in the French Alps (their words, not ours! Please note we haven’t tried and tested the club). Every Thursday, come and join Sweety on the slopes for fun, games, gifts & photo sessions.
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 21 90 46
ESF Montgenevre
Children can learn to ski from 3 years old in Montgenevre with ESF Montgenevre.
CHILDCARE WITH SKIING
ESF Montgenevre also arrange kids ski and garderie formulas which Peak Retreats can pre-book: Ski + Nursery – ski in the mornings, nursery in the afternoon. From 3-5yrs. 6 Full Days (09.00-17.00) from £288. Lunch not provided.
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Montgenevre Ski Activities
Montgenevre Cross-Country
There is more than 80km of cross country skiing are maintained throughout the season. 23km on the nordic site in Montgenevre and 65km in total on Alberts and Rosiere. Open 9am-5pm. Label 4 Nordic site, highest honour for a nordic website.
Montgenevre Snow Park
Located on the sector Gondrans, the new snowpark at Montgenevre is accessed via a lift. Suitable for beginners as well as experts. The snowpark is maintained and secured. Montgenevre also has a boardercross, located on the Chalvet side. There is a dedicated free-ride area in the Gondrans sector. Try out your moves on the Big Air Bag - freestyle skiers and snowboarders of all ages and all levels can try the joys of acrobatic jumps safely.
Montgenevre Snowshoeing
An experienced ski school instructor will guide you around some of the hidden gems of this beautiful resort, such as the Sestrieres forest and the enchanting Clarée Valley. Every afternoon, they offer guided tours around Montgenevre.
Montgenevre Off-Piste
Admire the Alps from the summits. Follow your guide between France and Italy.
Tel: 00 33 4 92 21 90 46
Montgenevre Night Skiing
Montgenevre has night skiing every Tuesday evening of winter school holidays (February-March).
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Montgenevre Resort Activities
Montgenevre Night-time snow shoe treks
Torchlights, snow shoes, a little "apéritif". Easy walk for about 1 hour, discover of the Tepee, stories about nature, animals and the stars... Enjoy your evening with friends or family! Arranged with the ESF.
Montgenevre toboggan track 'Monty Express'
Enjoy a downhill of 1400 meters long, slalom in the forest, on the wood bridges and tunnels. A new thrilling activity for everybody. Ideal for an "après-ski" experience in Montgenevre. Toboggan run situated behind the Tourist Office by the Chalvet gondola.
Montgenevre Balloon flights
Between 1hr 15 and 1hr 45 depending on weather.
0033 650 85 84 02
pascal@pcadventurecompany.com
www.pcadventurecompany.com
Montgenevre Ice Rink
Natural outdoor ice rink located on the snow front. Open during the day and evening.
Montgenevre Skidoo
Guided evening snow-mobile excursions. Duration: 1 hour. Reservations compulsory.
Tel: +33 4 92 21 83 35
Montgenevre Sleigh rides
Sleigh rides. 30 minute ride to the Mas des Alberts. Ideal for groups and special occassions.
LES SABOTS DE LA CLARÉE
Véronique VACHET
Villa Rose des Vents
La Vachette – 05100 Val-des-Prés
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 20 19 46
www.lessabotsdelaclaree.fr
Montgenevre Cinema
17.30-21.00 (from 14.30 in bad weather).
Montgenevre Market
Market every Wednesday until 6pm.
Please note: All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website. All prices for activities are in local currency (€ Euros) and are bookable and payable locally in resort.
Montgenevre Tourist Office
Montgenevre Tourist Information
00 33 (0)4 92 21 52 52
www.montgenevre.com
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Montgenevre Restaurants, Après-ski & Bars
Next to Hameau des Airelles and by the Chalet des Dolines is the Cocci Market – mini market. They offer home cooked food in the Cocci market to takeaway, different specialities each day as well, such as Fondue, Raclette, Tartiflette, Lasagne, Potato gratin. Also do roast chicken on rotisserie on different days of the week. There is a menu leaflet in store.
Also Pizza takeaway in the hut next to the Cocci market. Everyday from 6pm in winter. From €8-10.50 per pizza. Choice of 10 pizzas.
12 Montgenevre Restaurants/Bars
Les Anges
Altitude restaurant - south facing terrace
La Bergerie
Altitude restaurant - south facing terrace
Le Capitaine
Italian. Pizza to takeaway as well.
Les Chalmettes
On the piste with sun terrace. Pizzas
La Cloche
www.restaurantlacloche-montgenevre.com
Le Caesar
L'Estable
Mountain specialities such as fondue
Le Graal Café
Brasserie - does great burgers (although quite rare!)
legraalcafe@wanadoo.fr
Le Jamy
Terrace facing the pistes
Lounge Bar de La Table Blanche
La Maison de Claire
Mountain specialities such as fondue
Le Refuge
Le Transalpin
Mountain specialities such as fondue
OBB – The outside burger bar
Right near to the beginners' area on the main side does burgers, sandwiches, crepes. Great value for money!
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Amenities in Montgenevre
Montgenevre is served by a range of amenities including: mini markets, boulangerie, tabac, butcher, post office, doctors, chemist, bakery and cake shops.
Next to Hameau des Airelles and by the Chalet des Dolines is the Cocci Market – mini market. They offer home cooked food in the Cocci market to takeaway and also Pizza takeaway. Cocci Market is open from 8.00-1.00pm and 3.30-7.30. This is located in the Obelisque area of Montgenevre.
There is also a Sherpa mini market in the main village, near to Le Napoleon and also a supermarket underneath Le Napoleon.
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Getting to Montgenevre, France
Montgenevre by Road:
Distance from Calais to Montgenevre: 611 miles. Montgenevre is between 9 and 11 hours from Calais and is motorway all the way except for the last 30 minutes. Montgenevre is situated only 30 minutes from the A32 autoroute.
Paris via the Frejus tunnel or by the Lautare pass (697km)
Lyon - Grenoble by Motorway + Lautaret Pass or via the Frejus Tunnel (230km)
Grenoble - Briançon by National Road RN 91 + Lautaret Pass (130km)
Briançon - Montgenèvre by National Road RN 94 (12 km)
Traffic Information Lautaret Pass and Montgenèvre Pass: +33 (0)4 92 24 44 44
Montgenevre by Rail:
The nearest railway station to Montgenevre is Briancon, 12kms away from the resort. From the UK, take the Eurostar from London St Pancras station to Paris (four hours). From the French capital, connect with one of the local trains that run regularly to Briancon. Transportation from the station to Montgenevre is provided by taxis.
Airports close to Montgenevre:
Turin Airport is 107km from Montgenevre (1 ¼ hours)
www.aeroportoditorino.it
Chambery is 155km from Montgenevre (1 ½ hours)
www.chambery-airport.com
Grenoble-Isère Airport is 222km from Montgenevre (2 hours)
www.grenoble-airport.com
Geneva Airport is 236km (2 ½ hours away)
www.gva.ch
Lyon Airport is 233km from Montgenevre (2 ½ hours)
www.lyonaeroports.com
Marseille – Montgenevre (270km). Bus service (3 hours)
www.navettesblanches.com
Getting around Montgenevre
2 free shuttle buses circulate in the village every day from 8:45 am till 17:45 pm, every 15-20mins. Besides providing a great service to skiers and tourists alike, this initiative is aimed at reducing traffic in the village.
Montgenevre Airport Transfer
For pre-bookable private transfer rates with Peak Retreats, view here.
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Montgenevre Snow Report – 2013/18 (5 season average)
Ski Montgenevre: Here is the snow record data for Montgenevre. The first row shows the week for which the measurement applies eg. February 3 is the 3rd week in February. Top slopes shows the average snow cover in cm at the top of the ski area. Bottom Slopes shows the average snow cover in cm at the bottom of the ski area (this is generally where the nursery pistes are located). About 10 cm is generally enough to ski but it very much depends on what’s below ie. grass or more rocky surface.
5 year ski season average for Montgenevre:
| Month |
Nov |
Dec |
Dec |
Dec |
Dec |
Jan |
Jan |
Jan |
Jan |
Feb |
Feb |
Feb |
Feb |
Mar |
Mar |
Mar |
Mar |
Apr |
Apr |
Apr |
| Week |
4 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Upper Slopes (cm) |
62 |
72 |
99 |
112 |
122 |
137 |
153 |
171 |
181 |
188 |
202 |
212 |
215 |
231 |
237 |
224 |
228 |
212 |
158 |
134 |
| Lower Slopes (cm) |
34 |
44 |
53 |
64 |
74 |
87 |
107 |
127 |
134 |
142 |
157 |
167 |
170 |
181 |
185 |
170 |
173 |
161 |
120 |
96 |
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The Monty Express luge was great fun.
Mrs N
( 01 Apr 17 )
Bar Le Graal was great for apres ski, either inside or outside in the sunshine.
Mrs G
( 01 Apr 17 )
Lovely pistes and plenty of space. Resort just lacking apres ski but very friendly resort.
Mr M
( 18 Feb 17 )
Le Jamy great for evening meal. Le Refuge does the tastiest baked Camembert in the world!
Mrs S
( 09 Dec 16 )
The ESF ski school was excellent took a 4 year old from absolute beginner in the delightful snow garden to be able to follow mummy and daddy down a gentle slope independently.
Mr M
( 23 Jan 16 )
Great space on Front de Neige for toddler to run and lovely safe toboganing play area. Nice play ground on top of gondola so family could meet up for coffee.
Mr M
( 23 Jan 16 )
Loved the food and friendly service at the Trans Alpin Italian restaurant. And the food and wine at Jamy is very good indeed.
( 28 Mar 15 )
The Monty Luge was great for kids. Find out early when the cocco supermarket is doing meals - makes it easier to order in advance.
Mrs J
( 28 Mar 15 )
Le Graal Pub is recommended.
Mrs C
( 14 Feb 15 )
Le Jamy restaurant - friendly staff, fantastic service and good food. Pierrade particularly good.
Mrs L
( 14 Feb 15 )
Le Graal and Le Jamy are both fab places to eat. We would recommend Mongenevre, it was our second year and was a fabulous holiday.
Mrs C
( 14 Feb 15 )
Le Jamy and Le Refuge restaurants were excellent, both serving superb local specialities.
Mr T
( 10 Jan 15 )
The local Cocci supermarket was so convenient and had an excellent deli, selling delicious homemade lasagne, quiches and much more besides. Take away pizza right next door as well, made to order.
Mr T
( 10 Jan 15 )
Graal Bar best in town.
Mr J
( 03 Jan 15 )
Graal Grill, good food and value for money.
Mrs D
( 27 Dec 14 )
La Cloche is a lovely traditional savoie restaurant, excellent value and friendly owners.
Mrs D
( 27 Dec 14 )
Montgenevre is a very lovely fairly small quiet resort. We were there at the end of the season so it was understandably winding down. This is an excellent resort for less able skiers as it is possible to get to the highest areas yet still ski all the way back into Montgenevre on nice wide green and blue runs. There is plenty for expert skiers too with nice black and red runs.
Mrs H
( 12 Apr 14 )
The resort was especially nice for intermediates with big wide runs and very few people despite it being the first week of the Easter holidays.
Mrs C
( 05 Apr 14 )
Totally impressed with every element at Monty - there are no bad bars or restaurants.
Mr B
( 05 Apr 14 )
The arrangements were excellent and the resort exceeded expectations to the extent that we are considering it for a planned family get together next year with family from Seychelles comprising a mixed group of skiers and complete beginners of different ages.
Mrs J
( 04 Jan 14 )
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