The station
Montgenèvre has a strong southern accent, and not just because its ski area offers bends in Italy.
The holidays in the Hautes-Alpes spot often start with a small detour in the Boot, to save two hours on the road for travelers coming from Paris, Lyon or Nice.
A cross-border approach that continues on the plates, with a cuisine with Italian and Haut-Alpine influences that you find on the menus of most restaurants.
It extends skis to feet with possible access to the 400 km of slopes of the Franco-Italian area of the Milky Way, including the Olympic Sestriere.
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On the French side alone, the 91 tracks, staggered between 1,860 m and 2,580 m, play on wooded and hilly terrain. Result, a beautiful diversity of landscapes for skiers of all levels, with a third of easier green or blue and two thirds more sporty (red or black). The alpine domain extends over two north - south slopes, which allows you to ski with the sun, while the east - west axis hosts 80 km of cross-country ski trails, of which 15 km are accessible from the snow front. . Routes marked out and traced by the ESF also reveal the wild face of the area to ski touring enthusiasts.
The beginners area. The area offers a majority of red and black runs. But the Family Plus labeled resort has an interesting offer for children and families, as well as for beginners and intermediate skiers. OT Montgenèvre
Nestled in Briançonnais in the heart of a wide valley, Montgenèvre offers a mountain experience that its regulars praise: the sunshine is generous and the village center, entirely pedestrianized, faces a vast snow front which, with its natural ice rink and its toboggan runs, is a beating heart of the resort. The architecture testifies to the age of the oldest resort, born in 1907, with beautiful period houses in the alleys of the village. However, it has not been spared by a few buildings built in the 1970s - 80s. For the past ten years, hotel catering and the releasing of CGH residences and chalets have been part of the move upmarket. Southern Alps.
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If the standards of comfort and quality of service are adapted to a demanding clientele, Montgenèvre is not for all that a luxury resort.
The prices of the package or accommodation, for equal standing, remain on average 25% lower than in the beautiful resorts of Oisans and Savoie.
Jack-of-all-trades and non-skiers also find their account there with a choice consisting of activities and entertainment that will boost the 5pm - 7pm bracket.
Finally, families with children benefit from the advantages of a resort labeled Family plus mountain.
Learning to ski, looking after the youngest and even a selection of restaurants that meet the label's criteria are listed on the Tourist Office website.
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New for winter 2021/2022: self-service packages
Rechargeable and self-service accessible packages will be available at automatic terminals located at the Espace Prarial.
Partner merchants also provide free media, which can be recharged from a smartphone.
The implementation of this system will have the direct benefit of reducing the waiting time for the purchase of ski passes and removing the constraint of physically going to the counter.
Also note, a freeze on the prices of the 6 consecutive days package since 2019. Online information.
The Montgenèvre ski area: our favorite slopes
The Gondrans sector, here opposite Chenaillet (2650 m), one of the peaks of the Queyras massif, very close to the Italian border.
OT Montgenève / press photo
The Montgenèvre ski area is staggered between 1860 m and The Gondrans sector climbs up to an altitude of 2,455 m and is home to the freeride area where a few north-facing valleys reserve fresh snow for a good part of the day.
The wide valleys between the black of the Observatory and the red of the Sources promise beautiful tracks for off-piste enthusiasts.
Regarding the ski lifts (25 in number, including 3 gondolas and cable cars), it should be noted that the Crête chairlift (4 places), which came into operation in early 2019, now improves the connection between the sectors of Gondrans and the Rocher de l 'Aigle, gateway to the Italian side.
For day ski safari, the ESF offers a transalpine day to discover the Olympic resorts of Sestriere and Sauze d'Oulx.
The transfer is organized from Montgenèvre to Cesana by car to take full advantage of this big day (49 € / person excluding package).
Or sleep ?
A room at the Chalet Blanc Hôtel & Spa.
The establishment has just been renovated.
Chalet Blanc / press photo
The Chalet Blanc Hôtel & SPA ****, completely restored in 2021, is the top-of-the-range address of the transalpine resort.
The traditional architecture in light wood is marked by an anthracite mineral soil.
The lobby is warmed by its fireplace, the large terrace by the sun and the rooms are enlivened by woods adorned with textiles (from 159 € / night).
Seasonal cuisine and products from the Briançonnais short supply chain delight the taste buds.
Hamlet of the Obelisk, 05100 Montgenevre. Phone: 06 73 56 86 94.
https://www.hotellechaletblanc.com/
With half-board starting at € 77.50 per person, the Hotel Valérie ** is the address in the heart of the resort where you should book without delay.
Among the 19 rooms (double or triple), some have a balcony (south) or a wide view of the mountains (north).
The dinners are a tribute to mountain cuisine, while a babysitting service completes the offer.
Rue de l'Église, 05100 Montgenèvre. Phone. : 04 92 21 90 02.
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Where to eat
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The terrace of the Anova hotel.
Anova / press photo
Perched on the slopes of the Chalvet sector, the aptly named
Les Terrasses
restaurant
offers a 180 ° panorama over the valley.
A la carte, vegetarian poke bowl (€ 18.50), grilled salmon burger with dill and lime sauce (€ 19.50), the most classic with this sautéed veal, purple artichoke and olives (€ 24.50 ) and the original with
donkey ear
gratin
(€ 16.50), a vegetarian dish that has
only the appearance
of ears
but is cooked with spinach, pancakes and cottage cheese.
Place called Le bois de suffin, 05100 Montgenèvre. Closes at 6 p.m. Phone. : 04 92 55 45 17.
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At noon for its terrace but especially in the evening for its atmosphere and bistronomic cuisine, the restaurant of the Anova hotel is the trendy address in the resort.
The contemporary lounge style makes you want to arrive early for a drink while the evening menu surprises: tourton with butternut and blue from Queyras (€ 16), king Anova half a lobster in brioche with its truffle mayonnaise (34 €) or a Tomme du Queyras tartiflette (€ 19.50).
Hamlet of the Obelisk, 05100 Montgenèvre. Phone. : 04 92 54 48 04.
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Have to do
The Nuxe Durancia Balneo & Spa center has completely reopened this winter.
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The temple of relaxation Durancia is built on the edge of the forest and gives rise to three complementary spaces: Balneoludique with various active baths, lagoon for children, sauna hammam and outdoor jacuzzi;
well-being with two Kneipp basins at 15 ° and 40 ° C, two saunas with intoxicating scents, a square of iodized saline mist and an Onsen basin;
and the Nuxe spa with its range of relaxing and invigorating treatments.
A fitness area completes the active après-ski offer.
Timetables and prices online.
Ski passes: 2021/2022 prices and good deals
There are two alpine ski passes.
That of the
Grand Montgenèvre
offers 95 km of slopes and bites into Italy.
Adult day: € 33;
6 adult days: € 159.90.
Monts de la lune
: 110 km of Franco-Italian slopes, with diving towards Sestriere and Sauze d'Oulx.
Adult day: € 43;
6 adult days: € 222;
6 family days: 554 to 760 € / 4 pers.
Depending on the period (2 adults and 2 children under 15).
Good plan: special web offers.
Throughout the winter, promotions are posted on the website.
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How to get to Montgenèvre
There are many ways to get to Montgenèvre, especially via Italy.
From Paris
: direct TGV to Oulx (from 86 €) and shuttle.
From Lyon
: direct TER to Oulx (from 58 €) and shuttle.
By car
: 7 hours from Paris and 3 hours from Lyon (via Italy via the Fréjus tunnel);
3h30 from Marseille and 4h30 from Nice (via Italy).
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