Les Menuires ski resort
Snow Range
1300-3200m
perfect base for exploring the 3 Valleys
Les Menuires ski resort is located in the Belleville valley between Val Thorens and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, its combination of a great lift system and good value accommodation makes it a fine choice for those wanting 3 Valley skiing without breaking the bank. As well as heading to the more well know parts of the world’s biggest linked ski area, you have unrivalled access to the Pointe de la Masse, home of some brilliant runs, away from the crowds. The village has good facilities including a range of restaurants, bars, shops and nightclubs. When people hear the name Les Menuires they often think of brutal architecture, the good news is that things have changed and after an extensive makeover, most of the accommodation is classically styled in wood and stone.
- the experience
- the slopes Les Menuires snowboarding
- Les Menuires lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Les Menuires
The experience
Les Menuires Après Ski
Although this village is described as quiet there are certainly plenty of bars and two nightclubs to choose from.
Activities
• Excellent leisure complex - swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna solarium, squash, table tennis, basketball and many more, Fun Park with trampolines, bouncy castles, fitness centre • Ice skating • Snow shoeing • Rubber ring tobogganing.
Eating out in Les Menuires
As most accommodation in Les Menuires is self-catering there are plenty of reasonably priced restaurants to choose from, offering traditional savoyarde dishes to tasty pizza.
Other amenities
• Shops • Banks • Supermarkets • Cinema
Transfer time
Chambery 2hrs 30mins, Geneva 3hrs 30mins, Snow Train (Moutiers) 45 mins
The slopes
Beginners
The Three Valleys is a great place for beginners, with a huge range of wide, gentle slopes perfect for confidence building. Les Menuires itself has a relatively uncrowded local area, accessible by gondola or chair from the village.
Intermediates
The possibilities are huge for an intermediate skier, there are some great open slopes that lead back down to the resort from the Meribel Valley. Or you can choose another direction and have lunch in Val Thorens or Mottaret, there's simply too much to list!
Advanced
Expert skiers will relish the sheer volume of challenges on offer. From the fabulous powder snow on the Glaciers of Peclet and Chavière, the world-class mogul-bashing on the long steep Cîme de Caron black run. Head up the the Point de la Masse at 2805m and try some of the off piste routes down to Val Thorens to test yourself.
Snowboarding
There is no chance of running out of places to ride here. It has terrain to suit any type of rider, be it hammering on the wide open pistes, throwing yourself down the Boardercross course or floating on air in the board park near the Funitel lift near Val Thorens. Beginners also have plenty of easy runs leading back to resort. Les Menuires is a great place for people who want to progress in the huge playground that is the Three Valleys.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
600kms Three Valleys
Piste type No of runs Easy 183 Intermediate 119 Difficult 83 -
Number of lifts
183 (Three Valleys)
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Direction of slopes
N, E, S/E, W
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Snow cannons
315
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Mountain restaurants
43
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Snow Range
1300-3200m
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Village Height:
1815m (6,060ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3200m (10,482ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Child | Senior |
| Les Menuires Local | £162 | £114 | £135 |
| Belleville Valley | £194 | £137 | £162 |
| Three Valleys Area | £211 | £159 | £179 |
| Special 6 Day Family Pass* | Local | Area |
| 2 Adults 2 Children | £518 | £677 |
| 2 Adults 3 Children | £632 | £836 |
| 2 Adults 4 Children | £746 | £994 |
Lift pass coverage: local - Les Menuires only. Belleville includes Val Thorens & Les Menuires. Area lift pass includes the entire 3 Valley ski area.
Photo required for lift pass? Free passes only (under 5 and over 74)
Ski/Board Tuition
| Tuition | Adult | Child |
| Ski (6 x 2hrs 45mins) | £132 | £91 |
| Board am (6 x 2hrs 45mins)* | £132 | £108 |
| Board pm (6 x 2hrs 30mins)* | £108 | £108 |
Children: Ski 6-12yrs, board 8-12yrs.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time ski | £394 | £267 |
| First Time board | £407 | £322 |
Includes: 6 days equipment hire, 6 days tuition and 6 days beginner lift pass.
the savings
Kids ski FREE: One FREE child skis and boots for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child |
| Bronze skis | £66 | £45 |
| Silver skis | £102 | £84 |
| Gold skis | £122 | - |
| Boots | £45 | £26 |
| Snowboard | £102 | £84 |
| Superior Snowboard | £122 | - |
| Snowboard boots | £45 | £26 |
| Helmet | £28 | £17 |
the savings
Kids ski FREE: One FREE child skis and boots for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.