Les Menuires Ski Resort Guide
Les Menuires, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 160km99 miles |
| Highest Lift | 3,200m10,499ft |
| Resort Height | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Grenoble |
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Les Menuires
The ski area of Les Menuires is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,850m6,070ft, with 160km99 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Les Menuires is part of the Three Valleys ski area with access to 600km373 miles of downhill skiing, with 497 marked pistes, served by a total of 180 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Les Menuires itself (160km99 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Three Valleys ski resorts of Courchevel, La Tania, Méribel, Saint Martin de Belleville and Val Thorens.
Les Menuires comprises the villages of Les Bruyères and Reberty.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Les Menuires is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Les Menuires.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Les Menuires is 8km5 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Leo Lacroix', which is 2km1 miles in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Les Menuires?
The next notable snow forecast is 22cm9in, expected on 22 December, with around 35cm14in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Les Menuires Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | 12km7 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 24 | 50km31 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 44 | 89km55 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | 9km6 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 160km99 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 28km17 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 40 | |
The Three Valleys Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 175 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 207 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 66 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 600km373 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 130km81 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 180 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Les Menuires Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,200m10,499ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Resort Altitude (Les Menuires) | 1,850m6,070ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,350m4,429ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, SE, W
Les Menuires has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
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Ski Lessons in Les Menuires
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Les Menuires Ski Schools and Les Menuires Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Les Menuires?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Les Belleville, Albertville.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Les Menuires is Chambery, 80 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Annecy, Geneva, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 40 ski lifts are able to uplift 50,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 65km40 miles of ski runs, with 418 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Les Menuires open?
Opened (since 7 December 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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