Montgenèvre Ski Resort Guide
Montgenèvre, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 100km |
| Highest Lift | 2,700m |
| Resort Height | 1,850m |
| Nearest Airports | Turin Caselle and Chambery |
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Montgenèvre
The French ski resort of Montgenèvre is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,850m, with 100km of marked runs.
Summary
Montgenèvre is part of the Milky Way ski area with access to 933km of downhill skiing, with 598 marked pistes, served by a total of 175 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,850m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,700m, 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
Montgenèvre offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Montgenèvre.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Montgenèvre is 7km long and the most difficult run is the 'Rocher de l'Aigle'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Montgenèvre?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Montgenèvre.
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Ski Area Stats
Montgenèvre Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 18 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 38 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 25 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 7 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 100km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 28km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 38 | |
The Milky Way Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 114 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 309 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 142 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 33 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 933km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 175 | |
Altitudes
Montgenèvre Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,700m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,850m |
| Resort Altitude (Montgenèvre) | 1,850m |
| Max Vertical | 850m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Montgenèvre
Ski Hire Shops in Montgenèvre.
For more information, see our page about Montgenèvre Ski Hire.
Ski Lessons in Montgenèvre
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Montgenèvre Ski Schools and Montgenèvre Ski Instructors.
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Where is Montgenèvre?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Montgenèvre is Turin Caselle, 89 minutes drive away.
Chambery, Grenoble, Turin Cuneo, Annecy, Genoa, Geneva, Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 38 ski lifts are able to uplift 28,760 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 8 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Montgenèvre open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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