Les Menuires

O DESTINACIJI: Les Menuires

Les Menuires – Ski Holidays Within The Big Three (Valleys)

Les Menuires is part of the huge ski area in France known as Les Trois Vallees, or The Three Valleys. Les Menuires skiing is one of the few places within the Three Valleys where it’s possible to find less people than other nearby resorts. This fact is not because of the skiing but because of the slightly lower elevation than Val Thornes. Les Menuires specifically caters to families and beginner skiers, though there are technical challenges aplenty for the expert skier. There are over 60 ski runs in all, covering some 160 km. The lowest altitude is 1850 meters while the highest reachable point by lift is 2850 meters. There’s even one gradient that travels 5 km total dropping 1400 meters. Snowboarding is minimal, as there is only one snowboarding park. However, the snowboarding areas of other Trois Vallees resorts are easily reached. Given that beginners come from Anglophone and European countries, it’s no wonder the Ecole du Ski Francais (ESF [ski school]) employs over 200 ski instructors. Learning to ski in Les Menuires tops the list for places to learn skiing in France. Chambery has closest airport, a mere 100 km drive.

Les Menuires Accommodation:

The nice thing about Les Menuires hotels, chalets and apartments is twofold—they are cheaper than other, and no matter the price, you’ll always have doorstep access to the best of slopes. Though certain rooms have less of a view, certain lodges charge reasonable prices for high season skiing. The hotels in Les Menuires have been serving people since the 60s, so treating visitors right with fair prices is just one facet of the servitude skiers find here.