Montgenèvre at a glance
- Ideal for
- Skiing in Italy on the same day: Clavière, Sestrières
- Families: Famille Plus label, free for under-6s
- By train: TGV to Oulx then bus, Paris 5h22
- Less suitable if
- A week on Montgenèvre alone: not in peak season
- Town at the foot of the slopes: Briançon is 12 km away
Weather, snow and webcams in Montgenèvre
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Montgenèvre
Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
Upscale
What to do in Montgenèvre besides skiing
Montgenèvre piste map and ski area
Beginners: beginner areas and free sledging area at the foot of the slopes · lift pass free for under-6s
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Montgenèvre lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Montgenèvre · 1 day | €56 | €45 |
| 1 day, early or late season | €45.50 | €36.50 |
| + Monts de la Lune · 1 day | €58.50 | €47 |
| + Monts de la Lune · 6 days | €301 | €242.50 |
2026-2027 prices · Peak season 19 Dec → 11 Apr · child 6-14 · free for under-6s · 6 days with the Monts de la Lune · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Montgenèvre
Book your skis before you go
- 2 Skiset shops in Montgenèvre, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental (2 shared shops) · the tourist office lists a dozen rental shops
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (online prices) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lessons, 6 mornings | from €200 |
| Children's lessons 5-12, 6 mornings | from €200 |
| Piou Piou club 3-4, 6 mornings | from €240 |
| Adult lessons, 6 mornings and afternoons | from €355 |
ESF Piou Piou club from age 3, in the resort centre or at the Obélisque; free sledging area
When to ski in Montgenèvre
Best time: January to March
Getting to Montgenèvre
On site
320 route d'Italie, Espace Prarial, 05100 Montgenèvre
Where to eat and unwind in Montgenèvre
Bars and pubs in the village; Le Graal Café, place des Escartons, open every day in winter
Restaurants in the resort
Facing the slopes: pizzas, pasta, tartares, Italian desserts
📍 Route d'ItalieMenu from €10 to €36, children's menu from €13.50
📍 Hameau de l'ObélisqueBurgers, paninis, menu from €6 to €20
📍 Opposite the Espace PrarialPasta à la carte from €10
📍 Rue de la MenuiserieOpen every day in winter, from morning to evening
📍 Place des EscartonsAt the foot of the slopes, fast food at lunch and dinner
📍 Résidence Les ChalmettesMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
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Frequently asked questions
When does Montgenèvre open?
The ski area opens from 28 November 2026 to 17 April 2027, at weekends only at first in November, depending on snow cover. Peak season runs from 19 December to 11 April.
How much is a lift pass in Montgenèvre?
In peak season, an adult day pass costs €56 (€45 for ages 6-14), or €58.50 with the Monts de la Lune. A 6-day Montgenèvre + Monts de la Lune pass costs €301 for adults.
Can you ski in Italy from Montgenèvre?
Yes: the ski area is linked directly on skis to the Monts de la Lune (Clavière, Cesana), which give access to the Voie Lactée, 400 km of runs with Sestrières and Sauze d'Oulx.
How do you get to Montgenèvre by train?
Via Oulx station in Italy (Paris-Milan TGV), then the ZOU! 76 bus: 5h22 from Paris according to the tourist office. Or via Briançon, 12 km away, with Altigo buses.
Is Montgenèvre good for families?
Yes: the resort has the Famille Plus label, the day pass is free for under-6s and the ESF runs a Piou Piou club for little ones in the resort centre or at the Obélisque.
Which airport for Montgenèvre?
Turin is the closest, at 1h15 according to the tourist office. Grenoble is 2h30 away, Lyon 3h and Marseille 3h30.
Sources and method
Resort profile: montgenevre.com, skipass.montgenevre.com, wikidata.org
Lift passes: skipass.montgenevre.com
Accommodation: montgenevre.com, data.classement.atout-france.fr
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, montgenevre.com
Getting there: montgenevre.com
Restaurants and activities: montgenevre.com, durancia.com
Webcams and reports: montgenevre.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com
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: Omonchic, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Station de Montgenèvre, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · patano, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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