Located between Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Val Thorens in the 3 Valleys, Les Menuires is all about the quality of the skiing. Snow sure, high-altitude, with an efficient lift system and well-groomed pistes, Les Menuires meets the requirements of the most demanding skiers and boarders.
Les Menuires at a Glance
Big mountain terrain. Superb blue and red pistes. ‘Liberty Ride’ unpisted runs.
Access to the 3 Vallées isn’t that straightforward for beginners.
Key Facts
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Season 2026/27
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Transfer times are a typical private transfer in good conditions; allow extra time on winter Saturdays.
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Beginner (green)
Intermediate (blue)
Advanced (red)
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Where to stay in Les Menuires
Les Menuires is built in several districts along the valley, with Saint-Martin-de-Belleville below for a traditional village feel.
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Pick your base
- La CroisetteMain centre with shops, services and the main lifts.See places →
- RebertyHigher, quieter district with ski-in/ski-out residences.See places →
- Les BruyèresUpper district, with the Bruyères gondola towards Val Thorens.See places →
- Saint-Martin-de-BellevilleTraditional village with a gondola up into the ski area.See places →
Local tip: La Croisette is the most convenient base. Les Bruyères is better if you plan to ski Val Thorens most days.
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The Skiing
Freeriding
Don’t miss the ‘Liberty Ride’ marked natural runs and the off-piste from Lac du Lou to the Vallée des Encombres.
Freestyle
Head to BK Park from the La Becca chairlift for jumps, rails and a boardercross track.
Pistes
160 km of groomed slopes particularly well suited for intermediates.
Les Menuires Ski & Snowboard Guide
Les Menuires ski resort is located in the Belleville Valley of Les Trois Vallées between Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Val Thorens.
Les Menuires’ main attraction is the quality of the skiing. Access to Les 3 Vallées is a big plus, but the variety of the pistes, the modern, efficient lift system and the superb snow record means Les Menuires meets the requirements of even the most demanding skiers.
Les Menuires itself has 81 pistes totalling 160 km of skiing and a sunny west facing mountainside stays sunny right through to the evening. With 12 green runs, 38 blues, 23 reds and 8 blacks, Les Menuires is particularly well suited to intermediate skiers and boarders.
Les Menuires village is at an altitude of 1850 m and has all the advantages of a ski from your door resort. High altitude and snow-sure, with the backup of an extensive network or snow canons, Les Menuires has earned the ‘Snow Guaranteed’ label. That means you can book your holiday safe in the knowledge that there will be some decent snow.
Les Menuires has some superb off-piste skiing as well. And because it’s less renowned for its off-piste than the likes of Courchevel and Val Thorens, the slopes are less frequented and don’t get tracked out nearly so quickly. Don’t miss the run from the Lac du Lou to the Vallée des Encombres.
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Immeuble Belledone
73440 Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
France
Les Menuires Skiing FAQ
Yes. Les Menuires, Val Thorens and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville share the Belleville valley, linked by lifts every day. You can ski up to Val Thorens and back. You need a 3 Vallées pass, though, because the Les Menuires–Saint-Martin pass covers only the local 160 km. A free shuttle bus also runs to Val Thorens, Sunday to Friday. Read our Val Thorens guide.
Buy it online at skipass-lesmenuires.com, the official sales site. An adult 3 Vallées pass costs €84.20 a day or €421 for 6 days in 2026/27. In low season (5–18 Dec and 10–18 Apr), 6 days cost €378.50. Saturday day passes are 20% cheaper online if you buy by Friday midnight. A local Les Menuires–Saint-Martin pass covers the valley’s 160 km for less. See the 3 Vallées lift pass.
Yes. Les Menuires has held the Famille Plus label since 2006. It has dedicated learning areas and plenty of green and blue runs, and the local 160 km suits intermediates particularly well. The catch: reaching the rest of Les 3 Vallées isn’t that straightforward for beginners. Stay local until you’re confident, and book your ski and snowboard rental before you arrive.
Allow 2 h 30 – 3 h from Geneva by private transfer in good conditions, and more on winter Saturdays. Chambéry is closer, at 1 h 30 – 2 h, but its winter flights are mostly at weekends. By train, Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains station is 27 km away, with regular buses up to the resort. Book a transfer to Les Menuires, or compare ski resorts nearer Geneva.
Fairly, yes. 85% of the ski area sits above 1,800 m, and lifts reach 2,850 m on Mont de la Chambre. Snow cannons cover 52% of the area. The slopes get plenty of sun: La Masse in the morning, Mont de la Chambre in the afternoon. In spring, follow the shade. If cover is thin, Val Thorens is higher up the same valley.
Yes, for the skiing rather than the looks. With Saint-Martin-de-Belleville you get 160 km of pistes, with lots of blues and reds for intermediates. Lifts reach 2,850 m, and the 600 km of Les 3 Vallées is on your doorstep. The 1970s architecture won’t win prizes, but ski-from-your-door convenience and good value make up for it. Compare other French Alps ski resorts.
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