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Ski resort · France · Via Lattea
Montgenèvre
Montgenèvre is a ski resort in France, part of Via Lattea, with 69.9 km of pistes, 24 lifts and skiing between 1,795 m and 2,573 m. The nearest airport is Turin, about 97 minutes by road. Season 28 Nov–17 Apr.
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Montgenèvre is in France and forms part of the Via Lattea ski area. The village stands at 1,860 m, with skiing from a base of 1,795 m up to 2,573 m, a vertical drop of 778 m. The 2026/27 season runs from 28 November to 17 April. Snow cannons are in place, average snowfall is 332.8 cm per season and the mean January snow depth is 97.2 cm.
The resort has 69.9 km of pistes across 60 runs: 14.5 km green, 25.3 km blue, 17.6 km red and 7.1 km black. The longest run is 4.6 km. There is a snowpark but no halfpipe or night skiing. The 24 lifts comprise 4 gondolas, 10 chairlifts, 7 drag lifts and 3 magic carpets, with a combined capacity of 26,756 people per hour.
More about Montgenèvre
The nearest airport is Turin, 79 km away and about 97 minutes by road. There is no train station in the resort. Montgenèvre gets a full score for ski-in ski-out, with 70 % of places to stay within 200 m of a lift. It scores 7.3 for beginners, 5.4 for families, 4.4 for intermediates, 2.9 for advanced skiers and 0.3 for nightlife, giving an overall score of 4.9.
Village altitude1,860 m6,100 ft
Nearest airportTurin97 min transfer
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In the village
A village with everything.
- Restaurants5
- Supermarkets3
- Pools3
- Bars & clubs2
- Ski hire shops1
- Pharmacies1
- Spas1
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Getting there
From arrivals to Alpine.
| Airport | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Turin | 79 km | 97 min |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains | 102.6 km | 121 min |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère | 119.5 km | 165 min |
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Ask the local tourist office ↗How big is the ski area at Montgenèvre?
Montgenèvre is part of the Via Lattea ski area. The resort has 69.9 km of pistes across 60 runs, served by 24 lifts with a combined capacity of 26756 people per hour. The slopes run from 1795 m to 2573 m, giving a vertical drop of 778 m, and the longest run is 4.6 km.
Is Montgenèvre good for beginners?
Montgenèvre scores 7.3 out of 10 for beginners. There are 14.5 km of green pistes across 7 green runs, which is 22.48 % of the total. There are 18.2 km of easy pistes starting near the base, one nursery slope at village level and 3 magic carpets.
Is Montgenèvre suitable for advanced skiers?
Montgenèvre scores 2.9 out of 10 for advanced skiers. It has 13 black runs totalling 7.1 km, which is 11.01 % of the piste network. The top elevation is 2573 m and the vertical drop is 778 m. There are also 17.6 km of red pistes across 20 runs.
What is the nearest airport to Montgenèvre?
Turin (TRN) is the closest airport, 79 km away with a drive of about 97 minutes. Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF) is 102.6 km away (121 minutes) and Grenoble Alpes Isère (GNB) is 119.5 km away (165 minutes). The resort has no train station.
When does the 2026/27 ski season open and close at Montgenèvre?
The 2026/27 season at Montgenèvre opens on 28 November 2026 and closes on 17 April 2027. These dates are not provisional. Climate data shows that the first snow usually arrives in October and that November is the snowiest month.
How reliable is the snow at Montgenèvre?
Montgenèvre scores 4.4 out of 10 for snow reliability. Over 10 winters, average snowfall was 332.8 cm per season, with 225.6 cm falling between December and March. Mean snow depth in January is 97.2 cm. The base sits at 1795 m and the resort has snow cannons.
Can you stay ski-in ski-out at Montgenèvre?
Yes. Montgenèvre scores 10 out of 10 for ski-in ski-out. Of the 10 places to stay listed, 7 are ski-in ski-out, and 70 % are within 200 m of a lift. The listings include 7 hotels and 1 apartment.
What is the nightlife like in Montgenèvre?
Montgenèvre scores 0.3 out of 10 for nightlife. The village has 2 bars, along with 5 restaurants, 3 supermarkets, 1 spa and 3 pools. There is no night skiing at the resort.
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