Montgenèvre for Beginners
Montgenèvre scores 7.3/10 for beginners: Easiest-grade pistes (green in France, blue in Austria, Italy, Switzerland) 22.48 %, Easy piste km starting near the base 18.2 km and Nursery slope at village level 1.
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| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Easiest-grade pistes (green in France, blue in Austria, Italy, Switzerland) | 22.48 % |
| Easy piste km starting near the base | 18.2 km |
| Nursery slope at village level | 1 |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Magic carpet lifts | 3 |
| Green runs | 7 |
| Ski schools | 0 |
Tips for beginners
- Montgenèvre scores 7.3/10 for beginners.
- 21% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
- 3 magic carpet lifts help first-timers get started.
- The village sits at 1,860 m.
Green and blue runs
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharo | Blue | 4,583 m15,040 ft | 697 m2,290 ft |
| Baïsses | Blue | 2,839 m9,310 ft | 366 m1,200 ft |
| Les Poussins | Blue | 2,403 m7,880 ft | 301 m990 ft |
| Le Lac | Green | 2,340 m7,680 ft | 239 m780 ft |
| Suffin | Green | 2,259 m7,410 ft | 208 m680 ft |
| Sagnes | Green | 2,206 m7,240 ft | 332 m1,090 ft |
| La Vallon | Blue | 1,965 m6,450 ft | 253 m830 ft |
| Ch. du Rocher Rouge | Blue | 1,902 m6,240 ft | 280 m920 ft |
| Pré Charé | Blue | 1,431 m4,690 ft | 287 m940 ft |
| 99 Golf | Green | 1,101 m3,610 ft | 46 m150 ft |
| La Crête | Green | 1,083 m3,550 ft | 89 m290 ft |
| Le Sentier | Blue | 1,045 m3,430 ft | 79 m260 ft |
| Le Bois | Green | 1,017 m3,340 ft | 107 m350 ft |
| Chenaillet | Blue | 743 m2,440 ft | 180 m590 ft |
| Montquitaine | Blue | 598 m1,960 ft | 175 m570 ft |
| La Treversée | Blue | 570 m1,870 ft | 100 m330 ft |
| Alpet | Blue | 525 m1,720 ft | 73 m240 ft |
| Reservoir | Blue | 481 m1,580 ft | 75 m250 ft |
| La Durance | Green | 358 m1,170 ft | 28 m90 ft |
| 99 | Blue | 353 m1,160 ft | 49 m160 ft |
| Col | Blue | 209 m690 ft | 18 m60 ft |
| Les Rhodos | Blue | 36 m120 ft | 46 m150 ft |
49 unnamed connecting sections, 10 km6.0 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgenèvre good for beginners?
Montgenèvre has a beginner score of 7.3 out of 10. Green runs, the easiest grade in France, make up 22.48 % of the pistes. There are 18.2 km of easy pistes starting near the base, and there is 1 nursery slope at village level.
How many green and blue runs are there at Montgenèvre?
There are 7 green runs covering 14.5 km and 15 blue runs covering 25.3 km. The resort has 60 runs and 69.9 km of pistes in total, and it is part of the Via Lattea ski area.
Is there a nursery slope in Montgenèvre village?
Yes, there is 1 nursery slope at village level. The village sits at 1860 m and the base elevation is 1795 m. The resort also has 3 magic carpets among its lifts.
What kind of lifts will a first-timer find at Montgenèvre?
Of the 24 lifts, 3 are magic carpets. There are also 7 drag lifts, 10 chairlifts and 4 gondolas. The lift system can carry 26756 people per hour.
Can I rent ski equipment in Montgenèvre?
Yes, the resort has 1 ski rental shop. For other things you may need during your stay, there are 3 supermarkets in the resort, along with 5 restaurants and 2 bars.
Can beginners stay close to the lifts in Montgenèvre?
Yes. Of the 10 places to stay listed, 7 are ski-in ski-out, and 70 % of places to stay are within 200 m of a lift. The resort has a ski-in ski-out score of 10 out of 10.
When is the ski season at Montgenèvre?
The 2026/27 season runs from 28 November 2026 to 17 April 2027, and these dates are not provisional. The resort has snow cannons. Average snowfall over a season is 332.8 cm, and the mean snow depth in January is 97.2 cm.
Is Montgenèvre a good choice for a family with children learning to ski?
The resort has a family score of 5.4 out of 10, helped by its beginner score of 7.3 out of 10. There are 3 pools, a spa and a nursery slope at village level. The drive from Turin airport takes about 97 minutes.
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