Skiing in Les Menuires
Les Menuires sits at around 1850 metres in the Belleville valley in the French Savoie and is one of the main villages of Les Trois Vallées. From the village you ski into a network of 893 kilometres of pistes and 86 lifts, with terrain stretching from 2412 up to 3136 metres: high, open and snow-sure. Recent winters brought up to 235 centimetres of snow, and in the week before late October 2026 around 6 centimetres of fresh snow fell. Les Menuires is the practical, affordable face of this famous area: lots of ski-in ski-out and sharp prices. We list 14 accommodations, with winter sports holidays from 286 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Les Menuires
Les Menuires6.6Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
SOWELL RESIDENCES Pierre Blanche****
Les Menuires6.3Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
SOWELL RESIDENCES Crêt Voland - Voordeeltarief
Les Menuires7.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Residence Les Combes
Les MenuiresLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Alpages
Les Menuires7.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Chavière
Les MenuiresLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Caron
Les MenuiresLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Burons
Les MenuiresLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Boedette A
Les Menuires7.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Aravis
Les Menuires6.6Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Chalet Christophe & Elodie
Les Menuires7.1Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Balcons d'Olympie
Les Menuires7.7Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Club MMV Le Coeur des Loges
Les Menuires8.4Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Pierre et Vacances Aconit
Les Menuires7.4Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence CGH Les Chalets du Soleil
Les Menuires6.3Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
SOWELL RESIDENCES Crêt Voland
Les Menuires4.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Hotel Club Belambra Neige et Ciel
Les Menuires7.7Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidences P&V Premium Les Alpages de Reberty
Les MenuiresLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Cristaux
Les Menuires7.0Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Le Hameau des Airelles
Les Menuires7.9Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Les Clarines
Les MenuiresLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Appartement Le Bettaix 3
Les Menuires6.6Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Hotel Les Bruyères
Les Menuires7.9Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Hotel Village Club du Soleil
Les MenuiresLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Chalet Balcon de Cime Caron
Les Menuires7.3Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Chalet Bettaix Rose
Les Menuires7.7Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Résidence Club MMV Le Coeur des Loges - voordeeltarief
Les MenuiresLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Chalet Flocon de Belleville
Les MenuiresLes Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Hotel Fahrenheit Seven Les Menuires
Les Menuires7.2Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Chalet Bettaix Eden
Les Menuires8.9Les Trois Vallées, Frankrijk
Chalet la Grange de Marcelline
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The ski area from Les Menuires
Les Menuires sits in the middle of the Belleville valley, with lifts departing on both sides of the village: towards the ridge shared with Méribel and towards La Masse across the valley. The connected terrain of Les Trois Vallées counts 893 kilometres of pistes and 86 lifts here, with skiing between 2412 and 3136 metres.
That means plenty of open, treeless terrain with wide pistes for every level. Intermediates can fill days crossing valleys towards Méribel and Val Thorens, while La Masse with its long descents is the quiet favourite of advanced skiers.
Snow reliability in Les Menuires
With skiing between 2412 and 3136 metres, this is some of the highest-lying terrain in France, and the figures underline it: recent winters recorded up to 235 centimetres of snow. The early snowfall of October 2026, around 6 centimetres in a week, fits that picture.
The village itself sits at about 1850 metres, high enough to ski to your door for virtually the entire season. Even in December and late March, when many French villages have to improvise, the Belleville valley usually just keeps going.
The village of Les Menuires
Les Menuires is built up of several quarters along the hillside, from central La Croisette to newer chalet districts such as Reberty and Les Bruyères. The original station looks functional, but the more recent parts are built in a warmer mountain style.
The village is set up entirely for winter sports: shops, restaurants, rental outlets and a sports and pool complex all sit by the pistes. The mood is family-friendly and relaxed, with apres-ski in a modest, sociable form. Almost everywhere, you click into your skis at the door.
Who is Les Menuires for
Les Menuires is the smart way into Les Trois Vallées: from 286 euros per person with us, remarkably sharp for an area of this calibre. Families appreciate the ski-in ski-out layout and the calm pistes by the village; experts can hardly complain with 893 kilometres and La Masse around the corner.
If you want an organically grown village or buzzing nightlife, choose St. Martin or Val Thorens in the same valley. For price-conscious skiers chasing maximum piste kilometres, Les Menuires is hard to top.
Practical: getting there and booking
By car you drive into the Belleville valley via Albertville and Moûtiers; from Moûtiers it is just under an hour's climb. The TGV to Moûtiers with a transfer is comfortable, and Geneva, Lyon and Chambéry are the usual airports.
The Christmas and February weeks are the busiest and priciest; January and late March combine low prices with dependable snow at this altitude. We list 14 accommodations in Les Menuires, with winter sports holidays from 286 euros per person.
Les Menuires on the map
FAQ about Les Menuires
How much piste can you ski from Les Menuires?
From Les Menuires you reach the Les Trois Vallées ski area with around 893 km of marked pistes and 86 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Les Menuires cost?
Accommodations in Les Menuires start from around €270 per person; Nivosola compares 24, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Les Menuires?
Yes. Recent winters in Les Trois Vallées reached a maximum snow depth of around 235 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Les Menuires?
The village sits at around 1850 metres in the Belleville valley; the connected terrain of Les Trois Vallées here stretches from 2412 to 3136 metres. Pistes run right into the village.
Is Les Menuires suitable for beginners?
Yes, calm practice zones and wide blue runs sit by the village, served by modern, accessible lifts. After that, progression is virtually unlimited in the big area.
How busy is Les Menuires?
French school holidays are lively, but the terrain is so vast that crowds spread out. The La Masse sector is often surprisingly quiet even in peak weeks.
Which village in Les Trois Vallées is an alternative?
Val Thorens higher up is even more snow-sure and livelier, St. Martin lower down smaller and more authentic. All villages ski the same linked area.