Montgenevre - ski resort overview

Located just 2km from the Italian border, Montgenèvre is the only French resort linked to the vast Italian Via Lattea (Milky Way) domain, and typically receives the most snow of all the resorts in the area. As the "Doyenne des Stations", it became France’s first official ski resort back in 1907, hosting the country's first international ski meet in the same year, and enjoyed its heyday as the premier destination for Paris' interwar jet set. British skiers first arrived in the 1990s, nicknaming the resort “Monty”. 

Thanks to the opening of a road tunnel in 2006 that diverts heavy cross-border traffic from the centre of town, Montgenèvre has regained its peaceful, authentic, mountain-village feel. Moreover, with the introduction of several new luxury hotels and upmarket apartments, Monty is experiencing a renaissance. 

Montgenèvre is an ideal resort for families: accommodation is inexpensive and located near the slopes; the 2 ski and snowboard schools are affordable, instructors are friendly, and most speak English. Along with excellent nursery facilities, there is a ski club for 3–5-year-olds and a good selection of non-ski activities.

Montgenèvre’s nursery slopes are accessed directly from the village, and its predominantly gentle and relatively uncrowded ski terrain, combined with inexpensive tuition and ski rental, make it a good choice for beginner and intermediate skiers and riders. 

Highlights

• Inexpensive lift passes, ski hire, tuition, accommodation and on-mountain dining in comparison with most other French resorts.
• The attractive, quiet village is family-friendly and has a good range of non-ski activities.
• High altitude and north-facing slopes mean Montgenèvre has the best snow record in the Via Lattea domain.
• Easy access to nearby Serre Chevalier.
  
  

Lowlights

• Limited challenging skiing for advanced skiers.
• Ski links to neighbouring Italian resorts are slow.
• If you miss the last Tremplin chair from Claviere to Montgenèvre at 4.30 pm, it’s an expensive taxi ride home.