Northern Alps

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Les Menuires

Modern infrastructure with plenty of apres-ski activities

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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Savoie

Aillons Margeriaz

Aillons-Margeriaz

Albiez Montrond

Areches Beaufort

Arêches - Beaufort

Aussois

Bessans

Bonneval sur Arc

Bramans

Brides les Bains

Champagny en Vanoise

Courchevel

Crest Voland Cohennoz

Doucy

Doucy Combelouvière

Flumet - St Nicolas la Chapelle

Flumet / St Nicolas la Chapelle

Flumet

La Chèvrerie

Sollières - Sardières

La Giettaz

La Norma

La Plagne

La Rosière 1850

La Rosière

La Tania

La Toussuire

Le Corbier

Le Désert d'Entremont

Les Arcs

Les Bottières

Les Saisies

Meribel

Montchavin - La Plagne

Notre Dame de Bellecombe

Orelle

Peisey-Vallandry

Pralognan la Vanoise

Saint François Longchamp

St François Longchamp

Saint Jean d'Arves

St Jean d'Arves

Saint Martin de Belleville

St Martin de Belleville

Saint Sorlin d'Arves

St Sorlin d'Arves

Sainte Foy Tarentaise

Ste Foy Tarentaise

Savoie Grand Revard

St Colomban des Villards

Tignes

Val Cenis

Val d'Isère

Val Thorens

Valfréjus

Valloire

Valmeinier

Valmorel

TS Les Echaux

TK Le Coucou

TK Le Polytre

TK Les Aplanes

TK Le Crêt de l'Ane

TK Le Chatel

TS Le Grand Loup

TK Le Loup

Coucou

Alouette

Chanes Bleue

Crêt Corbeau

Escapade

Tommeliers

Chanes Rouge

Marmo't Ride

Grand Croix

Le Bleuet

Praz Radet

Luge Chef Lieu

Luge Col du Mollard

Perce Neige

Côte Chatel

Pré Perroux

Bas du Stade du Châtel

Pré Fleury depuis le Col

Louvetaux

Ambetours

Impène

Impène forêt

La Directissime

La Nouvelle

Lièvre

Pierre Vignet

Loup

Plan Corbé

Stade du Loup

Tétras

Le Dôme

Le Merderel

Pierre Aigüe

TC LE BOIS

TSD PIAPOLAY

TS COMBETTES

TK GRANDE COMBE

TK TRONCHET

TK PAUSES

TAPIS FRIPONS

TSD GRAND MONT

TS BONNETS ROUGES

TK CUVY

TK FORCLAZ

TK GRANGETTES

TK ROGNOUX

TK LUTINS

KIDCROSS

MINI SNOWPARK

WOODCROSS

WOODPARK LA SAPINIERE

BOVOCROSS

LA TRACE BLEUE

LA TRACE ROUGE

LA TRACE PRO

LA TRACE VERTE

ESPACE FRIPONS

PAUSES

BD DE LIAISON

ECHARTE

GRANDE COMBE

LE PAPILLON

LES AMIS DE LA FORET

BELLE ETOILE

LA PLATTE

LEGETTE

PAS DES VACHES

PIAPOLAY

ROC BLANC

MARIE BOCHET

LA NOIRE

LAC ROUGE

SUPER NOIRE

LUTINS

ALPAGE

BONNETS ROUGES

GRANGETTES

PERDRIX

SARRAZINE

MARMOTTONS

SOLARET

BONNE COMBE

COMBE CHASSEURS

COMBE DE PERCHE

FORCLAZ

GRAND ROGNOUX

LE TETRAS

GRAND MONT

ARECHES

CUVY

PLANAY (FRIPONS)

NORDIQUE DE MARCÔT

MÉFIA TÈ DES CAPSTÔTS

TOUR DU CUVY

BOUCLE DES AROLLES

Verdons.

Chenus.

Praz

Forêt

Saulire

Resort Name	Projected closing date	Snowfall	Base Depth	Open Trails
Aillons Margeriaz4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Albiez Montrond3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Areches Beaufort4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Aussois3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Bessans3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Bonneval sur Arc3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Bramans4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Brides les Bains3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Champagny en Vanoise3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Courchevel3 hours ago	Closed -	0cm -	85cm -	- -
Crest Voland Cohennoz4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Doucy3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Flumet - St Nicolas la Chapelle4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Chèvrerie4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Giettaz4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Norma3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Plagne3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Rosière 18503 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Tania3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
La Toussuire3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Le Corbier3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Le Désert d'Entremont4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Les Arcs3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Les Bottières4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Les Karellis3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Les Menuires3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Les Saisies3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Meribel3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Montchavin - La Plagne3 weeks ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Notre Dame de Bellecombe4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Orelle3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Peisey-Vallandry3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Pralognan la Vanoise3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	90-130cm -	- -
Saint François Longchamp3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Saint Jean d'Arves3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Saint Martin de Belleville3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Saint Sorlin d'Arves3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Sainte Foy Tarentaise3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	150cm -	- -
Savoie Grand Revard4 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
St Colomban des Villards5 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	60cm -	- -
Tignes3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Val Cenis3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Val Thorens2 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Val d'Isère3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Valfréjus3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Valloire3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Valmeinier3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -
Valmorel3 months ago	Closed -	0cm -	- -	- -

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Closing Dates for Ski Resorts in Savoie

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