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Welcome to Les Menuires
If you're all about skiing and snowboarding, and aren't concerned with a vast array of bars and shopping, Les Menuires in France is a brilliant choice for you.
It doesn't carry the price tag of the other Three Valleys resorts either, but it does have all of the convenience - as many of the places to stay here are close to the slopes.
Les Menuires is quite quiet compared to other Three Valleys resorts, so the choice of bars, clubs and restaurants is smaller - but still great. Our flagship hotel, the Neilson Hotel Le Menuire & Spa, is very comfortable and has a lovely pool and spa area.
On the mountain
Les Menuires sits in the midst of the largest lift-linked ski area in the world. It has the most skiing of all the Three Valleys resorts, with 160km of mainly blue or green runs.
Families and beginners are well provided for, with a superb carpet conveyor lift and gentle slopes in the Croisette area. The closest black runs are on La Masse - try the Bouquetin, Dame Blanche or the off-piste run down into Orelle for some real challenges. It's definitely worth hiring a guide and transceivers for that!
Resort stats
- Resort altitude: 1850m
- Skiing altitude: 1260m to 3230m
- Glacier: Yes
- Ski area size: 600km in the Three Valleys area
- Number of runs: 275
- Range of runs: 21% green, 33% blue, 35% red and 11% black
- Lifts: 78 drags, 68 chairlifts, 34 gondolas and 6 cable cars
- Night skiing: No
- Cross country trails: 28km
- Snowmaking: 41% runs covered
- Resort bus: Yes
Our hotel in Les Menuires
Ski the infamous Three Valleys in France and stay right in the heart of it all at our chalet hotel. With postcard-worthy views and impressive spa, whats not to love here.
Rail luge
Rail luge is a toboggan run on rails, with loads of excitement and breathtaking scenery. Children and adults slide on individual sledges for over 1000m (the longest in the French Alps) on the twists, descents and raised bends - all in a beautiful setting.
Après
Après in Les Menuires is small but perfectly formed. Clustered at the bottom of the runs are terraced bars like Bar Le Challenge, Pub La Mousse, Jack's Les Menuires and Roc Seven. Les Menuires is never going to be as lively as neighbours like Val Thorens or Méribel, but there's more than enough going on to have you dancing before you head back through the resort for dinner.
La Bulle des Bruyères Aquafun Pool & Wellness Centre
If your legs are cooked after a hard day's skiing then head to Les Bruyères and relax your muscles. The kids can splash around in their own zone while you sink into the jacuzzi, or book a massage in the adults-only wellness area. Aching muscles, sorted.
Cross-country skiing
Les Menuires and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville have 6 named cross-country trails that are waiting to be explored. So, swap the piste for the trails and a full-body workout with big mountain views.
Cinema
If you just don’t fancy a day on the snow, then there’s the option of going to Les Flocons cinema at La Croisette to watch a movie. The cinema hosts two sessions a day with all the latest film releases.
Ski Holidays For Everyone
Ski Together Stay Together
Family Ski Holidays
There are a few things you want from a family ski holiday: a compact village that's easy to get around, plenty of beginner terrain and good value. Les Menuires ticks all three boxes, with the added bonus of access to Les 3 Vallées (the Three Valleys to you and me), the world's largest linked ski area. Add reliable snow and plenty to do if you fancy a day off the mountain, and you've got everything you need for the perfect family ski holiday.
There are a few things you want from a family ski holiday: a compact village that's easy to get around, plenty of beginner terrain and good value. Les Menuires ticks all three boxes, with the added bonus of access to Les 3 Vallées (the Three Valleys to you and me), the world's largest linked ski area. Add reliable snow and plenty to do if you fancy a day off the mountain, and you've got everything you need for the perfect family ski holiday.
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Couples Ski Holidays
If you're after big mountain days and cosy, laid-back evenings in each other's company, Les Menuires is the resort for you. With access to Les 3 Vallées, you've got one of the most varied ski areas in the world. That's perfect for mixed-ability couples, as one of you can push on while the other sticks to cruisier runs. Once the skiing's done for the day, there's plenty to choose from: the wellness centre, the cinema and a relaxed après scene. For something extra romantic, the picturesque village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville is just down the valley, with cosy chalet-style restaurants to enjoy.
If you're after big mountain days and cosy, laid-back evenings in each other's company, Les Menuires is the resort for you. With access to Les 3 Vallées, you've got one of the most varied ski areas in the world. That's perfect for mixed-ability couples, as one of you can push on while the other sticks to cruisier runs. Once the skiing's done for the day, there's plenty to choose from: the wellness centre, the cinema and a relaxed après scene. For something extra romantic, the picturesque village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville is just down the valley, with cosy chalet-style restaurants to enjoy.
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Extras & Offers
Save some money for après with our ski & board offers...
- Free ski guiding & coaching from fully qualified Neilson Mountain Experts when you stay at Neilson Hotel Le Menuire & Spa.
- Free lift pass for the group leader when 12+ people book and each pre-books a lift pass.
- Group discount on local and area lift passes when you pre-book 3 adults or more.
- Everyone pays the child lift pass price when you pre-book 2 adult and 2 child lift passes (for 5-17 year-olds)
- Free lift passes for kids under 5 are available in the resort
Look at our ski deals page for the latest savings and offers.
Travel info
- Departure airports: London Gatwick or Manchester
- Departure day: Sunday
- Arrival airport: Grenoble
- Flying time: approx. 2 hours
- Transfer time: approx. 3 hours
Help And Support
Frequently Asked Questions
The resort sits at 1,850m, and the skiing climbs to 2,850m, so snow cover holds up well with the ski season running from December right through to April. The Les 3 Vallées also has plenty of snowmaking with 55% of coverage across the runs.
Absolutely. Wide, gentle nursery slopes sit right by the resort centre, and there are plenty of easy blues to progress onto once you've found your ski legs. It's a confidence-building place to learn.
Yes. Les Menuires is linked to Val Thorens by lift and piste, so you can ski over for the day and be back in time for après.