Montgenèvre
Snow Range
1850-2700m
some of the best snow in the Milky Way region
Montgenèvre, on the edge of the superb Milky Way, offers excellent skiing whilst the village itself still retains its charming and traditional centre. Just 15 minutes from the Italian border, the Grand Galaxy lift pass extension covers the famous Franco-Italian Milky Way ski circuit with over 400km of piste as well as a day's skiing in Serre Chevalier, Les Deux Alpes, Alpe d'Huez and Puy St Vincent.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
Informal and good value.
· Le Graal. Club Bluenight for a lively nightclub atmosphere, Pub Chaberton, Le Tourmandre and Les Rois Mages
Activities
· Parapenting · Snowshoeing · Snowmobiling · Horseriding · Tobogganing · Torchlight descents · Ice-skating
Eating out
A wide variety of restaurants along the main street from high quality French cuisine to typical mountain specialities · 3-course meal with wine for around €26 · Pizzas from €7 · L'Estable, Le Refuge, La Ca del Sol Le Jamy, Le Capitaine and Le Transaplin
Other amenities
· Weekly market · Historic town of Briançon with ancient fortress 10kms away · Cinema · Shops · Disco
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Family Choice
- Kids ski Free
- Ski 2 countries
- Ski Away Days
Transfer time
Turin 1 hr 45 mins
The slopes
Beginners
Novices are well catered for on the gentle nursery slopes at village level. The excellent ski school is led by a dynamic English speaking director.
Intermediates
Intermediate skiers are spoilt for choice in the Montgenèvre ski area. Popular descents include the wide pistes down from Les Anges and Le Querelay and the long red run from Le Chalvet at 2,680m.
Advanced
Extensions to the lift pass covering different sections of the Milky Way (with over 400km of piste) can be purchased locally. Why not ski over to Italy down the black run into Cesana Torinese for lunch? Montgenèvre itself offers some exciting off-piste descents and bump runs especially in the Col de l'Alpet area.
Snowboarding
The huge Milky Way circuit offers over 400km of rideable terrain. Freeriders will enjoy the powder in the Le Chalvet bowl, and freestylers have loads of natural terrain to launch off as well as an ultra-modern snowpark. Beginners are also spoilt for choice with plenty of blues and greens.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
Montgenèvre 65km. Milky Way 400km
Piste type No. of runs Easy 16 Intermediate 19 Difficult 11 -
Number of lifts
38 Montgenèvre 93 Milky Way
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Direction of slopes
N, S
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Snow cannons
173
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Longest run
7kms
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Mountain restaurants
2 Mongenèvre, 13 Milky Way
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Cross-country trails
25kms
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Snow Range
1850-2700m
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Village Height:
1,850m (6,195ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,700m (8,910ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| Days | 6 | 13 |
| Adult | £132 | £280 |
| Child | £106 | £225 |
| Senior | £106 | £225 |
Child 6-11yrs incl. Senior 60-74yrs.
Lift pass coverage: Lift pass covers all lifts in Montgenèvre, Claviere and Cesana. Daily supplements for the Milky Way cost approx. €12.
Photo required for lift pass? No
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski (6 x 2.5hrs am or pm) | £85 | £83 |
| Board (6 x 2.5hrs pm) | £106 | £102 |
| ESF Piou Piou Club* | ||
| 6 x am 0900-1200 | - | £93 |
| 6 x pm 1400-1700 | - | £91 |
| 6 x full day 0900-1700 | - | £207 |
Usual hours of instruction: (ESF) 0915-1145 or 1430-1700. Board 1430-1700.
Children: Ski 5-12 yrs, board 7-12yrs, same hours as adults. *Piou Piou Club 3-5yrs. Full day includes supervision over lunch period but not food.
No. of Instructors: 80 (30 English speaking)
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £231 | £199 |
| First Time board | £262 | £222 |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 6 days ski/board tuition (2.5hrs per day), 6 days special beginner lift pass.
the savings
- One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
- Reduced lift pass prices for seniors 60-74yrs.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Days | 6 | 13 |
| Skis/Sticks | £77 | £166 |
| Superior Skis | £89 | £194 |
| Snowboard | £76 | £164 |
| Ski/Board Boots | £38 | £83 |
| Child Skis/sticks | £36 | £78 |
| Child Boots | £14 | £31 |
| Child Snowboard | £76 | £164 |
| Child Snowboard Boots | £36 | £74 |
| Child Helmet | £11 | £24 |
the savings
- One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
- Reduced lift pass prices for seniors 60-74yrs.
