# 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. Canonical: https://www.justpiste.com/resorts/montgenevre/beginners · Updated: 2026-10-27T23:00:23.034Z · Data as of: 2026-10-27T23:00:23.034Z · Source: Just Piste ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Resort | Montgenèvre, France | | Beginner score | 7.3/10 | | Village elevation | 1,860 m | ## Score explanation | Input | 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 | ## Beginner pistes | Name | Ref | Colour | Difficulty | Length | Vertical | Top elevation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Pharo | | Blue | easy | 4,583 m | 697 m | 2,507 m | | Baïsses | | Blue | easy | 2,839 m | 366 m | 2,269 m | | Les Poussins | | Blue | easy | 2,403 m | 301 m | 2,384 m | | Le Lac | | Green | novice | 2,340 m | 239 m | 2,083 m | | Suffin | | Green | novice | 2,259 m | 208 m | 2,142 m | | Sagnes | | Green | novice | 2,206 m | 332 m | 2,434 m | | La Vallon | | Blue | easy | 1,965 m | 253 m | 2,063 m | | Ch. du Rocher Rouge | | Blue | easy | 1,902 m | 280 m | 2,439 m | | Pré Charé | | Blue | easy | 1,431 m | 287 m | 2,370 m | | 99 Golf | 99 golf | Green | novice | 1,101 m | 46 m | 1,810 m | | La Crête | | Green | novice | 1,083 m | 89 m | 2,184 m | | Le Sentier | | Blue | easy | 1,045 m | 79 m | 2,288 m | | Le Bois | | Green | novice | 1,017 m | 107 m | 2,049 m | | Chenaillet | | Blue | easy | 743 m | 180 m | 2,173 m | | Montquitaine | | Blue | easy | 598 m | 175 m | 2,030 m | | La Treversée | | Blue | easy | 570 m | 100 m | 2,189 m | | Alpet | | Blue | easy | 525 m | 73 m | 2,446 m | | Reservoir | | Blue | easy | 481 m | 75 m | 2,410 m | | La Durance | | Green | novice | 358 m | 28 m | 1,823 m | | 99 | | Blue | easy | 353 m | 49 m | 1,813 m | | Col | | Blue | easy | 209 m | 18 m | 1,868 m | | Les Rhodos | | Blue | easy | 36 m | 46 m | 2,189 m | 49 unnamed connecting sections, 9.7 km. ## Facilities - 3 magic carpets. ## FAQ ### 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. 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