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Les Menuires

Modern infrastructure with plenty of apres-ski activities

POINTE DE LA MASSE

REBERTY

TORTOLLET

MASSE

CROISETTE

BRUYERES 1

BRUYERES 2

MONT DE LA CHAMBRE

DORON

SUNNY EXPRESS

BRUYERES

PLANS

SAINT MARTIN 1

GRANGES

SAINT MARTIN EXPRESS

TEPPES

VILLAGE

BIOLLEY 1

BIOLLEY 2

PREYERAND

ROC 1

ROC 2

BECCA

BETTEX

MENUIRES

JARDIN ENFANTS

STADE

PELVOUX

Jardin Bruyères

Jardin Menuires

Jardin Plans

Jardin Preyerand

Jardin Reberty

Jardin St Martin

Bd Doron

Bd Tête

Bouquetin

Chemin Vallons

Enverses

Friendly Natural Park

Vallons

Crêtes

Fred Covili

Longet

Mur Rouge

Rochers.

Dame Blanche

Lac Noir

Liberty Ride Masse

Masse

Rocher Noir

Fontanettes

Bd Echauds

Bd France

Boyes

Bruyères

Cumin Bas

Gaston

Mont de la Chambre

Paturages Bas

Paturages Haut

Plans

4 Vents

Aiglon

Alpage Bas

Alpage Haut

Bd Lance

David Douillet Bas

David Douillet Haut

accès Chasse

Les Pylônes

Léo Lacroix Bas

Léo Lacroix Haut

Les Roseaux

Preyerand

Vincent Jay

Au fil du Doron

Cret

Bd Loy

Bd du Mollard

Biolley

Femaz

Grand Lac

Gros Tougne Haut

Jerusalem

Les Marières

Pelozet

St Martin

Verdet

Cherferie

Evons

Planes

Pramint

Teppes

Liberty Ride Riondaz

Bd Masse

Montagnette

Pelvoux

Violette Bas

Violette Haut

3 Marches

BD Guri

BD Sunny

Bd Becca

Bd Girauds

Bettex Bas

Bettex Haut

Côte Brulée

Gros Tougne Bas

Lac Combes

Menuires

Petits Creux

Pixel Area Boarder

Pixel Area Snowpark

Preyerand Bas

Preyerand Haut

Allamands

Allée

Becca

Grandes Combes

Stade de slalom

Stade des Combes

Boucle de St Marcel

La Tourbière

Les Saules

Sentier de Villarabout

Sentier du Berger

Tour du Petit Lac

Les Menuires - La Masse

Les Menuires - La Croisette

Les Menuires - Le Clocher

Les Menuires - Les Enverses

Les Menuires - Roc des 3 Marches

Les Menuires - Saint-Martin

Les Menuires, located in Savoie, France, sits in the Belleville Valley at the heart of the 3 Valleys ski area&mdash;the world&rsquo;s largest interconnected ski domain. Offering direct access to neighbouring resorts such as Val Thorens and M&eacute;ribel, it boasts an impressive 3,602 hectares of skiable terrain. With 89 pistes served by 31 lifts, this purpose-built resort blends practicality with alpine charm, particularly in newer developments incorporating traditional chalet-style architecture. Annual snowfall reaches approximately 355 cm, and extensive snowmaking ensures reliable coverage throughout the season.
With 160 km of pistes, the terrain is well-balanced across skill levels, with 15% suited to beginners, 49% for intermediates, 27% for advanced skiers, and 9% for experts. The skiable area stretches from 1,450 metres at the base to a summit of 2,850 metres, delivering a vertical drop of 1,400 metres. Families benefit from dedicated beginner zones, free learner lifts in multiple sectors, and the well-established Piou Piou clubs, which offer childcare from as young as three months. Additional facilities such as toboggan runs, swimming pools, and indoor sports centres ensure entertainment for all ages.
Les Menuires provides excellent value within a prime location for exploring the wider 3 Valleys. Visitors enjoy ski-in/ski-out convenience, a relaxed atmosphere, and varied activities catering to every level. Whether mastering first turns or seeking big mountain descents, the resort offers a comfortable and well-connected base for a diverse skiing experience.

Les Menuires is well-served by multiple transport options, making it relatively straightforward for UK travellers. The nearest airports include Geneva, Lyon-Saint Exup&eacute;ry, Chamb&eacute;ry, and Grenoble, with Geneva and Lyon offering the most frequent international flights. Transfer times from these airports typically range from 2.5 to 3.5 hours by road. Train travellers can take the high-speed TGV to Mo&ucirc;tiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains, just 27 km from the resort, where regular bus services, private transfers, and taxis complete the journey.
Driving to Les Menuires is a viable option, though winter conditions necessitate snow tyres or chains. Well-maintained roads lead up the valley, and coach services run throughout the season, linking major cities and airports to the resort. Once there, a free shuttle bus connects different districts, while regional buses provide transport to nearby towns. Budget-conscious visitors often find that pairing a train journey to Mo&ucirc;tiers with a local bus offers the most economical and sustainable travel choice.

Les Menuires offers a broad range of accommodation, from modern hotels and self-catering apartments to cosy alpine chalets and premium lodges. Ski-in/ski-out access is widely available, making it easy to reach the slopes straight from the doorstep. Families benefit from residences with on-site nurseries and activity clubs, while couples and groups can choose between traditional Savoyard chalets or contemporary lodges with spa facilities. Whether looking for practicality or luxury, the resort provides flexible lodging to suit various budgets and preferences.

Les Menuires&rsquo; 160 km of skiable terrain spans a diverse landscape suited to all abilities. The central sector of La Croisette offers immediate access to beginner zones and family-friendly pistes, featuring several free lifts ideal for first-timers. Higher up, Mont de la Chambre at 2,850 metres leads to a network of blue and red pistes winding down open slopes, providing intermediates with long, flowing descents perfect for refining carving technique.
For advanced skiers, the La Masse sector delivers a quieter, more untamed mountain experience. Its north-facing slopes preserve snow quality longer into the season, offering long red and black pistes with fewer crowds and a scenic sense of remoteness. The summit rewards skiers with panoramic views before descents such as Dame Blanche and Bouquetin, which challenge with steeper gradients.
Freestyle skiers can head to the BK Park near the Becca lift, a well-designed terrain park featuring big air jumps, boxes, and rails for all levels. A boardercross track adds an extra challenge for speed and agility. While Les Menuires has one official snow park, the broader 3 Valleys area offers additional freestyle zones accessible via connecting lifts.
The resort&rsquo;s lift infrastructure includes gondolas, high-speed six-seaters, and surface lifts, ensuring efficient movement across the mountain. Piste and lift layout allows for smooth, uninterrupted descents with minimal queuing. Strategic snowmaking supplements natural snowfall on key lower runs, improving reliability across the season.
The resort&rsquo;s varied topography, from open alpine bowls to high ridgelines, adds to its appeal. The base sits at 1,450 metres, while the summit reaches 2,850 metres, delivering a vertical drop of 1,400 metres. With access to the rest of the 3 Valleys, Les Menuires offers terrain suited to every type of skier.

For a quieter start, head to La Masse early in the morning rather than the central lifts. This area remains less busy and holds snow well due to its orientation. Local skiers favour a few laps here before the crowds arrive, with breathtaking views from the summit making for a rewarding mid-morning break before tackling the descents.
For apr&egrave;s-ski away from the crowds of neighbouring resorts, Le Kube or bars in the Bruy&egrave;res area offer live music and a friendly atmosphere. Families may prefer the aquatic centre with swimming pools and wellness facilities, a relaxing option after a day on the slopes. The sledging area near Roc&rsquo;n Bob provides evening fun for children and adults alike.
For a unique experience, consider a guided snowshoe walk into the Belleville Valley&rsquo;s quieter areas. Vall&eacute;e des Encombres is a recommended route, offering peaceful landscapes and a chance to see local wildlife. Early risers on clear mornings should head to Pointe de la Masse for sunrise&mdash;it&rsquo;s a spectacular view shared only by a handful of skiers, making it one of the most memorable spots in the 3 Valleys.
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Resort Name	Projected opening date	Ski Holidays
Espace Alpin Bellefontaine	February 22, 2026
Chalmazel	December 26, 2026
La Loge des Gardes	December 26, 2026
Menthières	December 26, 2026
Le Grand Valtin	January 05, 2028
Ristolas	December 20, 2025
Ghisoni	December 27, 2025
Val Pelens	December 27, 2025
Les Egaux	January 07, 2026
Le Gaschney	February 14, 2026
La Bresse Brabant	February 15, 2026
Abondance	Open
Abriès	Open
Aiguilles	Open
Aillons Margeriaz	Open
Albiez Montrond	Open
Alpe d'Huez	Open
Alpe du Grand Serre	Open
Ancelle	Open
Areches Beaufort	Open
Artouste - Fabrèges	Open
Arvieux	Open
Ascou Pailhères	Open
Auris en oisans	Open
Auron	Open
Aussois	Open
Autrans Méaudre	Open
Avoriaz	Open
Ax 3 Domaines	Open
Beille	Open
Bellevaux - Hirmentaz	Open
Bernex	Open
Bessans	Open
Besse Super Besse	Open
Beuil les Launes	Open
Bolquère - Pyrénées 2000	Open
Bonneval sur Arc	Open
Bramans	Open
Brameloup	Temporarily Closed
Brides les Bains	Open
Bussang - Larcenaire	Open
Cambre d'Aze	Open
Camurac	Open
Cauterets	Open
Ceillac en Queyras	Open
Chabanon	Open
Chaillol	Open
Chamonix	Open
Champagny en Vanoise	Open
Chamrousse	Open

Projected Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in France

Projected Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in France

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Les Menuires