2 Guests
Filters More Filters

Countries

Lapland

Ski Areas

Ski Resorts

No matches found

Region

Airport

No matches found

Montgenevre Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Quiet family resort
  • Part of Italian Milky Way
  • Traditional Alpine charm

Great for

  • Families
  • Beginner and intermediate
  • Great value

Ski Holidays in Montgenevre

Small, traditional and full of charm, this friendly town is ideal for a relaxed retreat to the slopes with family and friends. Experience the excellent skiing conditions of the French Alps with stunning scenery and beautiful vistas hidden away on the Mont de la Luna.

  • Flight Time
  • 1h 45m
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Grenoble
  • Chambery, Lyon
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • French
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Montgenevre Stats

Top Altitude
2700m
Bottom Altitude
1860m
Resort Altitude
1860m
Total Piste
85km (local), 110km (Monts de la Lune), 400km (Milky Way)
Longest Run
7km
Slope Orientation
N/S
Vertical Drop
840m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

Set on the Franco- Italian border on the French side of the Milky Way, this small resort, high on the Mont de la Luna is the ideal destination for a relaxed holiday to the slopes. The ski area boasts a wonderfully snowy haven, seeing some of the best-snow fall in the Milky Way offering full sunny days of scenic tree lined routes.

Just an hour and 15 minute transfer from Turin airport, the resort is easily accessible and you can also make an easy train journey by changing at Paris to take the high speed line to Oulx. Thanks to the traffic-free nature of the village, it’s a safe and peaceful area offering all types of stylish, centrally located accommodation. The après is very laid-back with a number of friendly bars and restaurants making for relaxing evenings after a long day of skiing. Non-skiers can visit the historic town of Briancon, do some ice skating and bobsleighing or step out at night for some torch lit, tree-lined snowshoeing.

The laid-back, unhurried atmosphere of the resort makes for days of cruising the pistes and relaxed nights enjoying pizza, hot chocolate and cheesy fondues by the fireside.

With excellent childcare facilities and terrain well suited to beginners, this is an ideal resort for family ski holidays. The ski schools have special children’s programmes and kindergartens with effective activities for introducing the first timers to the slopes.

The wide variety of runs makes for wonderful days for family and friends out on the piste skiing the well-groomed breezy blues and wide open tree lines runs. Grand Montgenevre is the name given to the 85km of local pistes, while the Mont de la Luna ski pass includes Montgenevre and access to the neighbouring Italian resort of Claviere with 110km to ski in all. An extended lift pass can give you access to 400km of runs across the Milky Way/Via Kattea covering Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario and Claviere.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Montgenevre Transfer Times

Turin 1 hour 15 mins

The nearest airport to Montgenevre is Turin / Torino at 98 km or about 1 hour 20 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Montgenevre?

With an excellent snow-sure record and beautiful scenic trails, this snowy blanket on the French side of the Milky Way offers every level of skier and snowboarder perfect terrain with excellent beginner areas, an expanse of intermediate trails and some thrilling free-ride terrain.

Which other ski resorts are near to Montgenevre?

The nearest ski resorts to Montgenevre include Milky Way, Claviere, Pragelato, Sansicario, Sauze d'Oulx and Sestriere.

Ski Area Facts

LocationFrance, Alps
Established1907
Downhill85km (local), 110km (Monts de la Lune), 400km (Milky Way)
Lift PassMont de la luna ski pass 199.50 euros (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

30 runs36%

Intermediate Skiing

37 runs45%

Advance & Expert Terrain

16 runs19%

Snowboarding Trails

85km (local), 110km (Monts de la Lune), 400km (Milky Way)100%

What is Montgenevre like for Beginner skiers?

The ski area is great for beginners with a nursery slope at village level and two excellent ski schools offering lessons especially designed for an introduction to the slopes. The friendly, unhurried atmosphere on the slopes will be greatly appreciated by skiers just getting to grips with snow under their skis.

After conquering the chairlift and the snowplough turn, beginners have free reign and can ski right back to the resort from Les Gondrans at 2455 on a wide, windy run or head over the border to Claviere for some Italian snow.

What is Montgenevre like for Intermediate skiers?

Intermediates also have a huge amount of snow to explore. With a handful of treelined reds, you can glide through the trees or tackle the moguls. Boarders are well catered for with a number of carving runs. Take the red Colletto Verde linking the French Montgenevre across the border to Italian Claviere for breath-taking views on a sunny backdrop.

What is Montgenevre like for Advanced skiers?

Those more advanced can enjoy some steep black runs as well as a vast amount of free-ride areas. For some more challenging runs, the ski pass can be extended to include the rest of the Italian Milky Way for some more challenging runs.

What is Montgenevre like for snowboarding?

Freestylers will find a terrific snow park and half-pipe located beneath the Prarial chairlift, and you’ll find a brilliant border-cross over towards Claviere for some competitive riding.

What is Montgenevre like for off-piste skiing?

The trails on Le Chalvet make way to some of the best untouched off-piste – hire a mountain guide from one of the local ski schools for a great way to explore this terrain.

What is Montgenevre like for cross country skiing?

Towards the Italian side of resort, there 17km of Classic tracks and 23km of skating trails.

Montgenevre Restaurants

A relaxed atmosphere and laid-back family feel are what attract many skiers to this small resort. Evenings are spent with a hot spicy wine or chocolatta at casual eateries offering pizza nights and friendly dinners with a delightful mix of French and Italian cuisine. Le Napoleon is the place for some traditional Italian wood fired pizza and pasta dishes, whilst Le Jamy offers the authentic French bite, famed locally for its cheesy fondue. For lunch on the mountain, there are some lovely slope-side cafes with wonderful sunny terraces or you can ski over the border to grab a bite at an Italian restaurant. After working up an appetite on the slopes, head to Ceasars for a pancake or take away a pizza for a quiet night in, whilst a night out with fine food and succulent wines at Le Transalpin can’t be beaten. For a touch of decadence, book a table at La Tableau at Le chalet Blanc hotel. The gourmet dining experience would be ideal for a special occasion or romantic dinner.

Where to eat in Montgenevre and on the mountain

Restaurant la Cloche Perfect if you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion in Montgenevre, Restaurant la Cloche is small but welcoming and offers a lovely view of the mountains. You’ll find good service and well presented, delicious food served here; book a table in advanced to make sure you get a seat as the restaurant is small and very popular!

Le Transalpin Le Transalpin offers the perfect setting for an evening of delicious Italian cuisine and succulent local wines in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Family and friends can enjoy wonderful mountain views with a traditional Italian chocolatta or warming vin chaud or settle down in the evening to enjoy a fine dining experience. Huge pride and effort is put in to the food to ensure the outstanding menu and service here doesn’t disappoint.

Montgenevre Après Ski

At the heart of any ski resort is the local bar. There is always one that has seen all the changes and has been the cornerstone of village life for as long as anyone can remember and for Montgenèvre locals and visitors alike, this bar is Le Graal.There are several apres ski spots in Montgenevre that are usually busy with the younger crowd as soon as the lifts close, and usually later on too. The Graal bar, Rois Mages and La Ca del Sol are all popular, the first sometimes with live music. The Ca del Sol makes a pleasant spot for a quiet drink.

The village nightclub is the Blue Night disco, which gets lively at weekends.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Montgenevre

Le Graal Cafe If you’re looking for good après ski bars in Montgenevre, a great atmosphere can be found at Le Graal. With live music for some great dancing, live sport (particularly during rugby season) and some fun themed nights, it’s a great place to let your hair down and socialise after a day of skiing. If you’re spending New Years Eve in Montgenevre this is a fantastic place to party and the end of season celebrations are pretty amazing too.

Montgenevre Activites for Non-skiers

Snowshoeing, ice climbing, sleigh rides and ice skating are just a number of non-skiing activities to get involved in. Children can enjoy the Monty express, a toboggan slide down from the top of Chalvet gondola and the historic town of Briancon is just a 15 minute drive. Quaint patisseries, local grocery stores and clothing shops line the streets of the authentic town for a shopping-filled day and a weekly market of local produce is also held in the centre. The end of the day doesn’t mean the end of the fun as there is the chance to do a night snowshoe trek with ESF School, or lose yourself in the starry sky on a walk guided by an astronomer. After a long day on the skis you also have the option to take some time out to be pampered at one of the wellness facilities.

ESI Apeak Snowshoeing Explore the beautiful area of Montgenèvre on a snowshoe walk with an Apeak mountain guide. Snowshoeing with friends or family is a great thing to do as an alternative to skiing – your route can be tailored to ages and ability so that everyone can enjoy. Children’s excursions available where little ones (5+) can discover animal tracks from local wildlife, build igloos and maybe even have a snowball fight! A fantastic way to discover Montgenèvre’s natural beauty from an alternative standpoint.

Rivières Evasion Fun water activities for your summer holiday in Montgenevre. • Kayaking and canoeing courses. • Special courses for children. • Rafting is a great team building activity for groups. • Hydrospeeding/white water sledging/river boarding is really fun if you haven’t tried it before and like a good adrenaline rush! All activities take place in the company of an instructor.

Origin Air Parapente We offer paragliding flights: 80 euros for children. 95 euros for adults. Take off from High Chalvet or Eagle Rock (depending on wind conditions). We also offer flights over the Clarée Valley, take off from Chalvet, landing in Clarée Valley at 175 Euros.

Origin Air Parapente For a spectacular summer experience, Origin Air offer paragliding flights. Setting off from High Chalvet / Eagle Rock (weather depending), prices begin at: Children - 80 euros Adults - 95 euros Flights are also available over the Clarée Valley (depart from Chalvet, land in Clarée Valley) at 175 Euros

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Montegenevre is a small town with a few shops that will meet all your needs. Even though it is a smaller village, it boasts many ski shops to assist you in all your ski hire and shopping needs. There are around 20 shops in the area and half of these shops are sporting goods shops and half of them are fashion, accessories and beauty. There are some bakeries for those who love to have French traditional pastries. There is a weekly market and many places to explore!

Twinner Montgenèvre This store is one of 170 Twinner shops throughout France and offers high standards of ski, snowboard and snowshoe rental for ski holidays in Montgenèvre. You’ll find a great range of equipment for hire and purchase, as well as other accessories. The staff are friendly and experienced mountain experts who can give helpful advice on the best equipment for your mountain sporting needs.

Pavesi Sport We have everything you need for ski, snowboard and equipment rental at the foot of the slopes. With a wide range of brands and gear for every level and type of skier, our experienced staff will be sure to have you fully prepared for the piste. Come in to our store or pre-order online.

Sherpa At the centre of the station, under the arches, you will find the essentials as well as the inescapables for your mountain stay. Taste our traditional cold meats. Savour our typical cheeses. Try the mountain honey on a nice slice of bread. Enjoy the French style sweet breads and buns. Experience the pleasure of the fruits in our blueberry, raspberry and other berry jams. Enjoy your holidays!

Montgenevre Package Skiing Holidays

Loading holidays
Browse Montgenevre ski deals

Best Time to Visit Montgenevre

The high piste means an excellent snow-sure record for the mountain and boasts some of the best snow in the Milky Way. This means amazing skiing conditions throughout the season that can last until late-April. The altitude and N/S orientation also means the slope gets a large amount of sunshine so long Easter days of snow-sure skiing can be spent alongside beautiful scenery on wide open sunny runs. The resort is considered a gem of the Italian Alps and is rarely as crowded as the better known resort in the French Alps so whilst the slopes fill up at weekends and holidays, the piste remains unhurried and relaxed with no overcrowding.

What's Montgenevre like at Christmas?

Spend a cosy Christmas in Montgenevre with family and friends in a snowy haven. Excellent skiing and relaxed après ski make for an intimate Christmas in this charming alpine village.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Montgenevre like in the New Year?

Gather round the foot of the slopes to enjoy hot chocolate and vin chaud whilst watching the instructors descend the slopes by torchlight. Toast in the New Year in Montgenevre surrounded by family and friends with laid-back days and nights.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Montgenevre like in Half-Term?

Experience the excellent skiing and beautiful vistas of the French Alps without the crowds at February half term in Montgenevre. The friendly, unhurried atmosphere means long days cruising the slopes and loads to do off-piste will give the whole group a fun-filled retreat.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Montgenevre like at Easter?

Easter in Montgenevre is ideal for a family getaway to the slopes with excellent ski schools and childcare, cruisey blues for family days on the mountain and a host of après to keep everyone well fed and entertained.
Easter Ski Holidays

Montgenevre Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Montgenevre snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Montgenevre snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Montgenevre snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

  • Sunny skies Today
  • Sunny skies Friday
  • Partly cloudy skies Saturday
  • Cloudy skies Sunday
  • Sunny skies Monday
  • Light snow Tuesday
  • Current snow depth at top
    169 cm
  • Alternate Text
  • Current snow depth at base
    69 cm

Ski Accommodation in Montgenevre

We have 1812 ski holidays in Montgenevre. Search all Montgenevre ski deals or pick your preferred accommodation type below:

Loading holidays
Browse Montgenevre Hotels
Loading holidays
Browse Montgenevre Apartments

With an unhurried pace on the slopes and a relaxed après atmosphere, this small alpine resort is excellent for the whole family. Le Chalet Blanc hotel offers doorstep skiing and a touch of luxury, Le Hameau des Airelles Apartments are in a great central location close to the ski school meeting point, great for families wanting to cater for themselves. For a cosy family getaway, Chalet Ourson is just 4 minute walk to the ski meeting point and offers a traditional alpine experience.

The ski schools here have excellent children’s programmes so you can be sure your children are in reliable hands while you spend the day exploring the piste. Club Piou Piou is the kindergarten run by ESF and is excellent for the little ones with fully qualified instructors. The Jardin des Neiges is an area dedicated to beginners and offers a fun introduction to the snow for the children in a peaceful and steady environment. The run is set up with activities to introduce the first techniques of skiing and awareness of the slopes such as a roundabout for balance and mini-bumps for turning practise. After conquering the chair-lift, beginners can join the group to ski the top of Mount Agnes. Take the easy green Sagnes to descend a wide open windy run to the base or meet up with a cruisey blue. A green run and border cross expands the ski area over the Italian border to Claviere, you can take the whole family for a taste of Italian lunch on a sunny terraced café.

The laid-back après atmosphere and friendly feel of the town is ideal for families. Evenings usually consist of a casual meal in Le Jamy or pizza night at Caesars with delicious hot chocolates and cheese fondues. There are also loads of après activities for the whole family, such as ice skating in the resort centre or snowshoe guides through the forest. Children can take a thrilling ride down the Monty express, the toboggan is said to be the longest in France.

Our holiday packages make an easy holiday all-round with flight and transfers included. Have a look at our holiday deals to find the best one that suits you or call us with your preferences.

Groups looking for an expanse of varied terrain by day and a relaxed après atmosphere by night will enjoy everything this charming town has to offer. For a luxurious group getaway Le Chalet Blanc hotel offers beautiful décor and wellness facilities to wind down in tranquillity at the end of the day.

We have loads of accommodation suited to large groups such as Hotel Anova with ski-in ski out accommodation to suit everyone’s needs. Chalets such as Chalet Etoile des Neiges hold up to 15 people and offer a more intimate holiday for groups or you can chose an apartment for a self catering holiday.

Beginners can make the most of the ski school with lessons on the nursery run at the foot of the slopes and find some steady runs at high altitude, whilst more advanced skiers can take off to explore the rest of the Mont de la Luna or venture further across the border Sestriere or Sauze d’Oulx with the extended Milky way lift pass.

After a day on your skis and boards the group can meet at Refuge bar at the bottom of the main run for some warming vin chaud. Heaps of charming restaurants in the centre means the whole group will be satisfied, those wanting a casual night can grab a pizza from Caesars and head to Ca del Sol for a quiet drink and those looking for a night of amazing food and wine can settle down for a meal at Le Transalpin. For special occasions or a night of luxury, Le tableau at Le Chalet Blanc hotel offers a fine dining experience of delicious French gourmet. Any non-skiers in the group have loads of activities to choose from - take a day trip to the nearby historic town of Briancon, just a 15 minute bus ride, or take to the shops in the centre for some local buys and mountain specialities.

Accommodation comes with a variety of travel options so you can choose what best suites you or call us to make the arrangements for you. For groups looking to travel from different locations via different modes of transport you can check out the independent travel section for our accommodation only deals and let everyone sort out their own journey. Our best deals include flights and transfers and those visiting on four wheels can select a holiday with channel crossings.

View Montgenevre Ski Deals
Montgenevre
Reviews
Great
3
Good
4
Okay
1
Meh
0
Poor
0
4.3
out of 5
Really enjoyed our trip to Montgenevre, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The resort has a nice laid back atmosphere. I would definitely recommend Montgenevre to other families. + more
Mr Blake, Dorset
4 out of 5
All of the good bits of the expensive french alps resorts, with less of the bad bits. Lovely snow and sun, good range of slopes - but lifts could be a bit quicker. Really nice relaxed feeling on the slopes with no overcrowding and very few of the "idiots" that fill some resorts now. + more
Jim,
5 out of 5
We’d been to Montgenevre twice with young children and I would recommend the resort to other families. We’ve always used ESF in French resorts for the children as France is one of the only countries that has ski school for 3 year olds - no problems with the lessons. The transfer is good as it’s only 1.5 ... + more
The Ball Family, Bath
4 out of 5
We’ve been here a lot. The skiing is mixed level, there are some blacks and some reds. It’s a good, family sort of place and we like it. The town of Montgenevre is modern-looking, there aren’t many old buildings. Overall it’s quite small and there’s not loads to do. Also, there’s not much shopping, there ... + more
Jonathan Francis, Epsom
4 out of 5
We chose Montgenevre as it always wins awards for “best family place” and it really is the perfect place for families, I would definitely recommend it. There’s loads of stuff here like a special sledging park which children love. Last year was the first year my youngest son had been skiing; they actually not... + more
Hannah Wilson, Maidenhead
5 out of 5
Montgenevre is OK, although the link to Italy is very flat; I’m an advanced intermediate snowboarder and had to walk every time and I was with 4 other skiers who found it hard work as well. Once you’re over in Italy, the price of food on the slopes drops dramatically and is a lot cheaper, it’s just a bit of ... + more
Octavian Morris, Reading
3 out of 5
Montgenevre was phenomenal. You can ski across the border into Italy where you have all the Milky Way to explore (if you don’t mind sitting on the lifts for a while you can go over to places like Sestriere). The food in Montgenevre is quite expensive compared to over the border, especially if you nip back to ... + more
Matthew Gaunt, St Helens
5 out of 5
Resort had great variety of skiing including great areas for less experienced skiers and the potential to go further into Italy. Beth + more
Ms Bethan Turner, Ormskirk
4 out of 5
Have you stayed in
this resort?
Write a Review

Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Montgenevre

Maximum and minimum adult Montgenevre lift pass prices ranged from €200 to €200 for 6 days access to the Montgenevre ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Montgenevre holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €24 - €24 €35 - €35 €28 - €28
6 Day Price €159 - €159 €200 - €200 €180 - €180
Age Range 6 - 14 15 - 64 65+
Montgenevre Packages + Extras

Getting to Montgenevre

Most of our ski holidays to Montgenevre packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Montgenevre from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Montgenevre from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to Montgenevre from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance to Montgenevre Transfer Time
Turin / Torino 98 km 1 hour 20 minutes
Grenoble St Geoirs 145 km ?
Packages with Plane Train or Car

How long does it take to drive to Montgenevre from the UK?

Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.

Self-Drive Ski Holidays
↑ INCL CAR ↑↓ WITHOUT ↓
Accommodation-Only

How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Montgenevre?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Montgenevre transfers.

Station Distance to Montgenevre Transfer Time
Briançon / Oulx 18 km 18 minutes
Ski Train Holidays

Montgenevre Maps

Montgenevre piste map
Click to Enlarge
Regional map
Click to Enlarge
Town Map
Click to Enlarge

Going to Montgenevre under your own steam

For independant travel to France, compare accommodation only with Montgenevre self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

Accomm-Only & Self-Drive

See driving directions to and from Montgenevre in France.

Enter your start location and click "Get Directions" to view the route:

More Montgenevre Information

Montgenévre Tourism Office The team at Montgenévre is here to help you all year round with advice and great tips and tricks for the slopes. In winter in Montgenévre, you will discover a large amount of activities and entertainment to enjoy your holiday and whether you are a winter enthusiast or there for rest and relaxation, there is always something to do. Services include: - Meeting Rooms - Public Bathrooms - Wifi - Car Park - Accessible services - Wheelchairs - Board Games Opening Times: In season Every day from 09:00 to 18:00 Off season Monday to Friday: 09:00. – 12:30 p.m. and 13:30 p.m. – 17:00 Closed on weekends Closed on Bank Holidays

Le Centre Hospitalier des Escartons Nearest hospital is in Briancon. About 13 km away. You can also talk to someone about emergency help by calling "15"

View Montgenevre Ski Deals

Montgenevre Ski Holiday Resources

Need help choose your Montgenevre ski holiday? Call us on 020 7770 6888 or click Enquire - we love to help!

Enquire

Similar Ski Resorts to Montgenevre in France


Every Sno holiday packaged with flights is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. All our suppliers are ATOL bonded, so your money is safe. In addition to this, payments for your holiday are held in trust, by NatWest bank and the Travel Trust, who insure every booking against supplier failure.

tta tta

© 2025 SNO Group Ltd • company no. 5995288 • VAT no. 946 9394 63 SNO, Apsley House, 176 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SH.

Enquire
← online or call ↴
020 7770 6888
more
  • add new list