Les Menuires
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Families
Advanced
Beginners
Intermediates
Snowboarders
High altitude
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Welcome to Les Menuires Ski Resort
- Access to the 600km Three Valleys ski area
- Runs for all abilities and incredibly family-friendly
- Purpose-built ski resort with everything in one place
Offering access to France's extensive Three Valleys ski area, ski holidays to Les Menuires ensure top-quality skiing at a more affordable price than some other French resorts.
Les Menuires ski holidays offer everything you need in one location: restaurants, bars, and non-skiing activities, all within easy reach—ideal for family ski holidays.
Purpose-built in the 1960s, it also provides plenty of ski-in/ski-out hotels, allowing you to go straight from bed to the slopes.
Most of the local slopes are gentle groomers, ideal for beginners. Meanwhile, the 600km of pistes spread across France's vast Three Valleys ski area await the more adventurous.
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Resort Information
Resort Altitude
1850m
Total Piste KM
600km
No. Skilifts
158
Snow Range
1100m-3230m
Les Menuires ski runs & ratings
TOTAL: 600km
Beginner
10/10
(Distance: 312km)
Intermediate
10/10
(Distance: 216km)
Advanced
8/10
(Distance: 72km)
Things to do in Les Menuires
- Toboggan Runs - Race the 4km Roc’n Bob snowy slope with 22 bends and a 450m drop, or ‘La Mine’, a toboggan on rails!
- Paragliding - Soar across the Three Valleys on a tandem paragliding tour - a true bucket list experience!
- Space Aqualudique & Wellness - Take a dip in the family pools, or unwind in the spas and saunas.
- Biathlon - Try your hand at this unique Winter Olympic sport.
- Children’s igloo building - Every Wednesday, kids aged 5-13 can build igloos under instructor supervision.
Restaurants in Les Menuires
- L’Etoile - A slopeside pitstop with top-notch homemade food, excellent wine, and jaw-dropping views.
- Au Petit Rendez-Vous - Soak up the rays on the terrace, enjoying superb French food that won’t break the bank.
- L’Alpin - First-rate juicy steaks, tender ribs, and some of the best cocktails this side of the Alps.
- La Fromagerie des Belleville - Hands down the best place for fondue and raclette in Les Menuires.
Nightlife & Apres in Les Menuires
Les Menuires delights après aficionados with an abundance of pubs, cocktail bars, and discos to dance the night away in.
- Caves de Belleville - Kick off your apres antics in this cosy hideout with a superb wine list and tasty tapas.
- Bar le Challenge - Ready to dance? Head to this legendary bar for the best live music and late-night drinking in town.
- Moose Bar - A popular haunt amongst locals and seasonnaires, enjoy beers and table games.
- Le Skilt - For fun alfresco apres vibes with live music, make a beeline for this lively bar by the main gondola station.
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FAQs about Les Menuires ski holidays
Your questions answered by our Les Menuires ski resort expert
Is Les Menuires good for skiing?
Yes, Les Menuires skiing is fantastic, with 160km of terrain ideal for beginners, intermediates, and advanced skiers and snowboarders.
What’s more, it lies in the heart of the Three Valleys ski area, giving you access to a further 600km of slopes
How snow-sure are Les Menuires ski holidays?
Quite snow-sure. The resort sees good snowfall throughout December to March, and high-altitude slopes at nearby Val Thorens and across the Three Valleys ski area mean the white stuff is never far away.
Additionally, there are hundreds of snow cannons across the major ski runs, so if things ever get a bit thin, good snow cover can be easily maintained.
What are the snow conditions in Les Menuires?
The Les Menuires ski season runs from early December through to the end of April, with some of the heaviest dumps of snow in early March. The Three Valleys ski area offers some of the highest skiing in the Alps, with slopes up to 3,230m, so whether you book Les Menuires skiing early or late season, there’ll always be a good covering of the white stuff.
When’s the best time to book a Les Menuires ski trip?
January to March offers Les Menuires' best snow conditions, making it an optimal time to book a Les Menuires ski trip.
- Book a holiday in January for quiet slopes and great Les Menuires ski deals.
- February is fab for family ski holidays to Les Menuires, offering excellent half-term accommodation alongside excellent-rated ski schools, kids' activities, and restaurants.
- March Les Menuires ski holidays welcome sunnier skies, warmer temperatures, and longer days on the slopes, making it perfect for groups and those looking for cheap ski holiday deals away from peak times.
Is Les Menuires good for beginner skiing?
Yes, Les Menuires is a great ski resort for beginners. It’s very beginner-friendly, with heaps of gentle, wide pistes, dedicated beginner zones, and magic carpet lifts.
If you require ski lessons, private and group lessons are available.
Is Les Menuires good for family ski holidays?
Yes, Les Menuires family ski holidays are perfect for kiddos. Les Menuires holds the Famille Plus certification, meaning it offers a range of family-friendly amenities, including childcare, ski schools, hotels, and infrastructure.
Off the slopes, there are tons of ways to keep kids entertained, including sledge runs, toboggan runs, indoor play areas, and swimming pools.
Is Les Menuires ski resort good for advanced skiers?
Yes. Les Menuires has a wealth of advanced skiing terrain, including 600km of slopes across the enormous Three Valleys ski area, the largest ski area in the world, with challenging off-piste and high-altitude black runs.
Is Les Menuires good for snowboard holidays?
Yes, Les Menuires is great for snowboarders. The 600km of terrain across the Three Valleys offers a variety of terrain for experts, with a few drag lifts, dedicated freestyle parks, and a boardercross course. While closer to the resort, beginners will enjoy the wide nursery slopes and progressive runs.
How easy is it to get to Les Menuires ski resort?
Les Menuires is relatively accessible, with road access allowing transfer shuttles and private cars to get in and out easily.
Excellent lift access makes accessing the Three Valleys and nearby Val Thorens a piece of cake, and with many accommodations ski-in/ski-out, there’s no need for any awkward ski lugging should you want to avoid it.
Is Les Menuires linked to any other ski resorts?
Yes, Les Menuires is a part of France’s Three Valleys ski area, the world’s largest connected ski area with around 600km of pistes. This links it to nearby Brides-les-Bains, Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens (to name a few!)
Is it easy to ski from Les Menuires to Val Thorens?
Yes, it is easy to ski between Les Menuires and Val Thorens thank to the connecting lift system. Just ensure you purchase a Trois Vallées lift pass; otherwise, shuttle buses run between the resorts.
Can you ski from Les Menuires to Méribel?
Yes, it is possible to ski between Les Menuires and Méribel, though some routes require crossing cross-valley tracks. Luckily, with a Trois Vallées lift pass, it is easy to navigate between all the resorts in the Three Valleys, and shuttle buses are available for non-skiers.
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