Les Menuires, French Alps

Les Menuires: 5 things to know before you go

French Alps, France 🇫🇷

The value gateway into Les 3 Vallées, Les Menuires gives you the whole 600 km domain without the Courchevel price tag. Recent makeovers have softened its functional reputation.

1.Is the snow reliable in Les Menuires?

Yes. The base sits at 1850 m and the top reaches 2850 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 90/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 600 km of piste on 161 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (28 green, 56 blue, 48 red, 18 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Les Menuires stands out for a family-friendly setup and snow-sure high-altitude slopes.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 7 to Apr 21 (about 19 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full Les Menuires guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Les Menuires have?
About 1000 m of vertical, from a 1850 m base to 2850 m at the top.
Is Les Menuires part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Les Menuires is part of the Les 3 Vallées ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Les Menuires good for beginners?
Yes. With 28 green and 56 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Village Club du Soleil Les Ménuires
4.4928 reviews
130
Top pick

Village Club du Soleil Les Ménuires

Very good · 928 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Les Menuires, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 928 reviews). It sits about 750 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Les Menuires, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 750 m to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Ours Blanc Hotel & Spa
4.6404 reviews
130

Ours Blanc Hotel & Spa

Excellent · 404 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Les Menuires, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 800 m to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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Résidence Club MMV Le Cœur des Loges
4.0997 reviews
115

Résidence Club MMV Le Cœur des Loges

Great · 997 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Les Menuires, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 900 m to the slopesMid-range
From
115/ night
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Hotel La Bouitte
4.7343 reviews
130

Hotel La Bouitte

Excellent · 343 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Les Menuires, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 5.4 km to the slopesMid-range
From
130/ night
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