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Montgenèvre Ski Resort Guide

Montgenèvre, France

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length100km
Highest Lift2,700m
Resort Height1,850m
 Nearest AirportsTurin Caselle and Chambery
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Montgenèvre

The ski area of Montgenèvre is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,850m, with 100km of marked runs.

Summary

Montgenèvre is part of the Via Lattea ski area with access to 400km of downhill skiing, with 265 marked pistes, served by a total of 70 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Montgenèvre itself (100km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Via Lattea ski resorts of Cesana Torinese, Clavière, Pragelato, San Sicario, Sauze d'Oulx and Sestrière.

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?

The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 26 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Montgenèvre Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
18
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

Altitudes & Slopes

Montgenèvre Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,700m
Lowest Piste1,850m
Resort Altitude (Montgenèvre)1,850m
Max Vertical850m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, S

Montgenèvre has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Montgenèvre
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Montgenèvre

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Location and Map

Where is Montgenèvre?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Briançon, Hautes-Alpes.

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?

 Open (since December 2, 2023).

 Closes : April 20, 2024.

Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Piste Map

Montgenèvre Piste Map
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