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Skiing in Les Menuires

1960s resort at 1,850 m, ski-in ski-out lodgings, linked to the old village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville. 160 km on site, €70 a day.

⛰️ 1,850 m⛷️ 160 km🚡 31 lifts📅 5 Dec → 18 Apr
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Les Menuires at a glance

1,450 – 2,850 mSki area altitudevillage at 1,850 m
160 kmAdvertised runs120.3 km mapped
600 kmLinked ski area3 Vallées
€63 – 701-day passadult
📅 2026-2027 season from 5 Dec 2026 to 18 Apr 2027 High season 19 Dec to 9 Apr
13 green41 blue24 red9 black
  • Ideal for
  • Families: ski-in ski-out lodgings, Famille Plus
  • Mid-range budgets: €350 for 6 days across 160 km
  • Big vertical drops: 1,000 m below the Pointe de la Masse
  • Less suitable if
  • Mountain charm: 1960s and 1970s apartment blocks
  • Late-November skiing: the resort waits for 5 December
La Croisette, the centre of Les Menuires, seen from Brelin, January 2022
Les Menuires and Mont Blanc from the Pointe de la Masse, January 2022
Pointe de la Masse at dawn from Reberty 2000, January 2022
Grand Reberty and Les Bruyères from the Pâturages run (2,090 m), January 2022
La Croisette slopeside area in Les Menuires, January 2024

Weather, snow and webcams in Les Menuires

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MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.

📷 La Masse📷 Roc des 3 Marches📷 La Croisette📷 Mont de la Chambre

Snow report · Avalanche bulletin

Where to stay in Les Menuires

La Croisette

Resort centre, shops, gondola

Car-free€ à €€
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Reberty 2000

Highest district, ski-in ski-out chalets

Families€€
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Les Bruyères

La Mine rail toboggan, aquatic leisure area

Families€€
See accommodation →

Preyerand

Linked to La Croisette by cable car

Couples€€
See accommodation →

Saint-Martin-de-Belleville

Old village at 1,450 m, gondolas to the ski area

Quiet€€
See accommodation →

Recommended hotels for your budget

Budget

Hôtel Pelvoux77 m from the slopes
Hillary Hotel ★★★
Alpeen Hotel164 m from the slopes

Comfort

Higalik Hotel ★★★★
Ours Blanc Hotel & Spa224 m from the slopes
°Fahrenheit Seven Les Menuires ★★★★

Upscale

Hôtel Kaya
Le Chalet du Mont Vallon Spa Resort ★★★★94 m from the slopes
🏨 All accommodation in Les Menuires

What to do in Les Menuires besides skiing

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Luge Roc'n Bob4 km and 22 bends, €14 a ride
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La Mine, rail toboggan1,000 m descent at Les Bruyères, €9
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Introduction with the ski patrolFor ages 7-14: mini snow groomers, avalanche dogs
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Evening at Pépé NicolasAlpine maturing cellar, on Thursdays, €50 for 2h

Les Menuires piste map and ski area

Runs
advancedLa MasseGondola up to 2,800 m in 8 min, 1,000 m of vertical drop
intermediateMont de la ChambreAfternoon sun, crossover to Méribel and Val Thorens
intermediateRoc des 3 MarchesSummit at 2,704 m, way through to Méribel
intermediateSaint-Martin-de-BellevilleDescent to the village at 1,450 m
expertLiberty RideThree ungroomed, secured zones
intermediatePixel AreaSnow park and boardercross

Beginners: Easy Rider zones with Mini Pass (green and blue runs) and free lifts

OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map

Les Menuires lift pass prices

Lift passAdultChild
Menuires-St-Martin · 1 day€70€57.40
Menuires-St-Martin · 6 days€350€287
3 Vallées · 1 day€84.20€69
3 Vallées · 6 days€421€345

2026-2027 prices · High season, 19 Dec → 9 Apr · child 5-17 · free for under-5s · Saturday €41 online · official ticket office

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Ski rental and lessons in Les Menuires

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Book your skis before you go

  • 8 Skiset shops in Les Menuires, near the lifts
  • Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes

Skiset (8 shops) and Snowrental (18) in Les Menuires, 1 of each in Saint-Martin

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Ski lessons and schools

ESF Les MenuiresESFThree points: Croisette, Bruyères, Reberty 2000ESF Club Piou-Piou Les Menuireskids' clubMini-club from age 3
Audaciusindependent schoolProsneige network, office at La Croisette
Oxyskiindependent schoolSkiing and snowboarding, office at Reberty 2000
Lessons (2026-2027 season)Price
Group lessons, 6 half-days€245
Group lessons, 6 days (excluding February)€390
Private 1h lesson at midday, outside holidays€60

Mini-club from age 3 at the Village des Piou-Piou; babies welcome from 3 months.

When to ski in Les Menuires

Best time: January to March

DecOpens on the 5th, €63 a day
JanHigh season, €70 a day
FebHigh season, school holidays
MarHigh season, long days
Apr€63 from the 10th, ends on the 18th

Getting to Les Menuires

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TrainMoûtiers station 27 km away · Altibus S63 coach
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CarMoûtiers then 27 km via the Belleville Valley
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PlaneGeneva · Altibus coach in winter
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On site

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ParkingCovered La Croisette car park, by online booking.
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ShuttlesFree shuttles between districts, to Saint-Martin and Val Thorens.
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HealthPelvoux medical centre at La Croisette, by appointment; pharmacy at La Croisette.
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Tourist officeLes Menuires tourist office
1269 avenue de la Croisette, 73440 Les Belleville

Where to eat and unwind in Les Menuires

In the evening, La Croisette bars (La Mousse, Le Challenge, Lou Bar) and L'Entourloop for cocktails

Restaurants in the resort

Savoyard€€
La Marmite

Meals in two former gondolas or an igloo

📍 Les Bruyères
pizzeria€
Pizza Patrol

Pizzas to eat in and take away

📍 La Croisette
mountain bistro€
Le p'tit refuge

Snack at lunchtime, mountain bistro in the evening

📍 La Croisette
Italian€€
L'Atelier

Italian specialities

📍 Les Bruyères
fine dining€€€
René and Maxime Meilleur (La Bouitte)

Father-and-son cooking, Michelin-starred

📍 Saint-Martin hamlet

Mountain restaurants

🍽️ Le 2800 · Pointe de la Masse, summit🍽️ Chez Pépé Nicolas · La Chasse run🍽️ Le Roc Seven · Top of the Roc 1 gondola🍽️ Le Mont de la Chambre · Mont de la Chambre summit

Spa and relaxation

swimming pool
Le Break

Pool, saunas, hammam and jacuzzis at La Croisette

Entry from €9.50
public spa
La Bulle des Bruyères

Aquatic leisure and wellness area, from age 16 for the spa

Entry from €23
hotel spa open to the public
Ours Blanc Nuxe spa

Hôtel Ours Blanc spa at Reberty 2000

Similar resorts

Val Thorens: 6 local days at €367.50 versus €350, same Belleville Valley, but a village at 2,300 m versus 1,850 m.
Val ThorensResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Val Thorens

⛷️ 150 km · 2,300 m
MéribelResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Méribel

⛷️ 150 km · 1,450 m
CourchevelResortFlorian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Courchevel

⛷️ 150 km · 1,850 m
ValloireResortFlorian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Valloire

⛷️ 80 km · 1,430 m
La PlagneResortDimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 La Plagne

⛷️ 225 km · 1,970 m
TignesResortJorchr, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Tignes

⛷️ 150 km · 2,100 m
Les ArcsResortDmitry A. Mottl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Les Arcs

⛷️ 200 km · 1,800 m
Val d'IsèreResortJmex, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

🇫🇷 Val d'Isère

⛷️ 150 km · 1,850 m

Frequently asked questions

When does the Les Menuires resort open?

The ski area opens on Saturday 5 December 2026 and closes on Sunday 18 April 2027.

How much is a lift pass in Les Menuires?

In high season (19 December to 9 April), a Les Menuires / Saint-Martin day pass costs €70 for an adult and €57.40 for a child; 6 days, €350. The 3 Vallées pass costs €84.20 a day and €421 for 6 days. Free for under-5s.

Is there a cheap lift pass on Saturdays?

Yes: €41 for a Les Menuires / Saint-Martin day pass on Saturdays, online before Friday midnight.

Is Les Menuires good for beginners?

Yes: Easy Rider zones with a dedicated beginner pass (green and blue runs), Village des Piou-Piou and ESF lessons from age 3.

How do you get to Les Menuires without a car?

Train to Moûtiers, 27 km away, then the Altibus S63 coach or a taxi (about €85). Free shuttles between districts, Saint-Martin and Val Thorens.

What is the altitude of Les Menuires?

The resort is at 1,850 m; the local ski area runs from 1,450 m (Saint-Martin-de-Belleville) to 2,850 m (Col de la Chambre).

Sources and method

Resort profile: static.lesmenuires.com, lesmenuires.com, wikidata.org
Lift passes: skipass-lesmenuires.com, static.lesmenuires.com, lesmenuires.com
Accommodation: fr.locationlesmenuires.com, lesmenuires.com
Equipment rental: lesmenuires.com
Getting there: lesmenuires.com, altibus.com, les3vallees.com, static.lesmenuires.com
Restaurants and activities: static.lesmenuires.com, lesmenuires.com
Webcams and reports: lesmenuires.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: DimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons · Florian Pépellin, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.

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