Montchavin-Les Coches Ski Resort Guide
Montchavin-Les Coches, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
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| Total Piste Length | 215km |
| Highest Lift | 3,250m |
| Resort Height | 1,250m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Grenoble |
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Montchavin-Les Coches
The ski area of Montchavin-Les Coches is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,250m, with 215km of marked runs.
Summary
Montchavin-Les Coches is part of the La Plagne ski area with access to 225km of downhill skiing, with 128 marked pistes, served by a total of 109 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Montchavin-Les Coches itself (215km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other La Plagne ski resorts of Aime La Plagne, Belle Plagne, Champagny en Vanoise, Plagne 1800, Plagne Bellecôte, Plagne Centre, Plagne Montalbert, Plagne Soleil and Plagne Villages.
With ski lifts as high as 3,250m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Montchavin-Les Coches is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Montchavin-Les Coches.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Montchavin-Les Coches is 15km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Montchavin-Les Coches?
The next notable snow forecast is 29cm, expected on 19 December, with around 88cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Montchavin-Les Coches Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 13 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 30 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 80 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 10 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 215km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 16km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
La Plagne Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 18 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 33 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 73 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 10 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 225km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 85km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 109 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Montchavin-Les Coches Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,250m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,250m |
| Resort Altitude (Montchavin-Les Coches) | 1,250m |
| Max Vertical | 2,000m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Montchavin-Les Coches has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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Ski Lessons in Montchavin-Les Coches
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Montchavin-Les Coches Ski Schools and Montchavin-Les Coches Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Montchavin-Les Coches?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Montchavin-Les Coches is Chambery, 80 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Annecy, Geneva, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Saint-Étienne and Sion airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 120,600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 50km of ski runs, with 295 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Montchavin-Les Coches open?
Opened (since 14 December 2024)*
*La Plagne.
Closes : 26 April 2025*
*La Plagne.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
