Les Menuires, perched at 1,850 metres altitude in the Belleville valley, occupies a strategic central position in the 3 Vallées area, the world’s largest ski area. Created in the 1960s, the resort claims a functional, accessible spirit, while offering XXL skiing: 600km of slopes, direct link with Val Thorens and Méribel. In winter, it attracts visitors with the quality of its snow cover, wide, well-maintained slopes, and prices more affordable than its neighbours. In summer, it becomes a dynamic base camp for families and sportspeople: mountain biking, hiking, entertainment and gentle altitude activities. With direct piste access, a sunny exposure on many sectors, and a varied accommodation offer, Les Menuires positions itself as a complete, functional ski resort, firmly focused on skiing.
Les Menuires
Overview
Les Menuires
📅 Open 5 December 2026 to 18 April 2027
Overview of Les Menuires
Les Menuires consists of several districts with distinct identities, linked ski-in ski-out and served by free shuttles. La Croisette, the historic heart, concentrates shops, services and main lifts in an environment marked by the brutalist architecture of the 1960s. Preyerand and Les Fontanettes, below, offer quick slope access in a more residential atmosphere. Higher up, Les Bruyeres and Reberty 1850/2000 offer more recent constructions, often timber-clad, with a calmer feel and an open view over the valley. The Grand Reberty district stands out for its upmarket chalets and ski-in ski-out residences. The resort as a whole prioritises functionality: direct slope access, integrated parking and shops within easy reach. The architecture remains heterogeneous — reflecting each era of construction — but extensive renovation efforts are ongoing across all sites.
Our review — Les Menuires
Ski area — key figures — Les Menuires
- 🌟 High-altitude resort (Savoie)
- 📏 1500 m Village altitude (3230 m Top altitude)
- 🎿 339 runs
🚠 34 ski lifts
Average lift age: 23 years
When to visit
Les Menuires in summer
In summer, Les Menuires is a family and sporting base camp, with mild temperatures thanks to the altitude (1,850 m). Outdoor enthusiasts find a dense network of walking trails, with departures towards the Lac du Lou, the Col de la Fenetre or the Encombres valley. The resort also offers varied activities: mountain biking, via ferrata, paragliding, mini-golf, rail sledging, a pumptrack, children’s entertainment, cinema, a pool and an aquatic centre. Ski lifts open in summer facilitate access to high-altitude trails. A pleasant resort for combining sport, sunshine and fresh air in a calm and well-organised atmosphere. The landscape is, however, shaped by ski infrastructure: imposing architecture, remodelled slopes and ski lifts. Here, prices, mild weather and numerous activities attract the majority of holidaymakers.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking
Les Menuires in winter
In winter, Les Menuires is entirely devoted to snow sports. With a ski-in ski-out domain, good sun exposure and reliable snow thanks to the altitude (1,850 to 2,850 m), the resort is ideal for all types of skier. The runs are wide, well-groomed and perfectly connected to Val Thorens and Meribel via the Les 3 Vallees network. On site, the resort also offers fun zones for children, snowparks, marked snowshoe routes, ski touring, indoor activities (pool, ice rink) and regular events. The atmosphere is convivial, functional and family-friendly, with more affordable prices than neighbouring resorts. For those who want to ski big without blowing the budget, Les Menuires is an ideal strategic base.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Snow MTB • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below is an overview of the ski area accessible from Les Menuires: Les 3 Vallées (alpin).
Ski area — Les 3 Vallées
⛰️ Altitudes: 1100 m – 3230 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 600 km
💰 Day pass: 84.2 €
With 600 km of runs, Les 3 Vallees is the world’s largest fully linked ski area — an exceptional territory connecting seven resorts across three great valleys, offering an unrivalled ski touring experience. Thanks to smooth links and high-performance ski lifts, skiers can travel effortlessly from 1,100 to 3,200 metres altitude across impeccably maintained runs. The strength of Les 3 Vallees lies in the unique personality of each valley and its resorts. The Courchevel Valley — elegance and diversity: Courchevel offers 150 km of wide, perfectly groomed runs. The skiing is varied and suited to all, with spectacular panoramas over the Vanoise summits and Mont Blanc. The Meribel Valley — the beating heart of the ski area: geographically central, Meribel is the natural crossroads of the 3 Vallees. Its 150 km ski area extends from the Allues forests to high-altitude summits such as the Saulire and Mont Vallon. The Belleville Valley — all faces of the mountain, with three strong-character resorts: Saint-Martin-de-Belleville (the chic and authentic village gateway), Les Menuires (renowned for its own 160 km ski area, wide progressive runs and efficient ski lifts — a ski-in ski-out resort par excellence, ideal for families, hiding the gem of the Masse sector) and Val Thorens (Europe’s highest resort at the summit, offering XXL skiing on premium runs with many summits above 3,000 m, also connected to Orelle in the Maurienne valley). Iconic summits and viewpoints: La Cime Caron (3,200 m) — 360-degree panorama over more than 1,000 Alpine summits from Mont Blanc to the Ecrins; La Saulire (2,738 m) — the historic link between Courchevel and Meribel with a spectacular plunging view; Mont Vallon (2,952 m) — Meribel’s highest skiable point with two long challenging red runs and a wild view over the Gebroulaz glacier; Le Secteur de La Masse (2,804 m) — an often quieter summit at Les Menuires with technical runs, generous sunshine and unique panoramas.
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Ski pass prices — Les Menuires
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Les Menuires.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les 3 Vallées (alpin skiing) | 84.2 € | 421 € | 1620 € | 2026-2027 |
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