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Les Menuires Ski Resort Review

Wertu ski expert
May 1, 2024

A value-packed, ski-in, ski-out gem in the Three Valleys with something for everyone, Les Menuires is home to fast cable cars, 600 km of skiable terrain, and even a piste-basher ride to a mountain hut dinner.

Les Menuires overview

Stats

5.0
/5
Rating
1850
m
Resort height
3230
m
Summit

KM of slopes

312
Beginners
216
Intermediates
312
Experts
600
Total

Best for

Beginners
Intermediates
Experts
Boarders
Fun
Apres-ski
Families
Couples
Snowparks

Les Menuires for beginners

Beginners rating -
312
Perfect
Les Menuires is a beginner’s paradise, offering a safe and budget-friendly introduction to skiing. With five free magic carpet lifts sprinkled across the village, newbies can practice without breaking the bank. Add to this the highly-rated ski school and gentle terrain beneath the Roc 1 gondola, and you’ve got an ideal setting for first-timers.

Les Menuires for intermediates

Intermediates rating -
Intermediates
Perfect
Intermediates are spoiled for choice, with expansive runs and minimal lift queues. From the Mont de la Chambre peak, you can enjoy a variety of blue and red runs ideal for honing your skills. When it comes to exploration, the Pointe de la Masse offers top-to-bottom skiing over a kilometer, and you're just a quick hop from the expansive Three Valleys network.

Les Menuires for advanced

Advanced skiers rating -
Experts
Perfect
While Les Menuires may be surrounded by tamer terrain, experts can still find their challenge. The La Masse area serves up less-crowded black slopes and remarkable snow quality on its north-facing runs. However, if freestyle stunts are your thing, you might find the local snow park lacking; head to Méribel for more thrills.

Les Menuires for snowboarders

Snowboarders rating -
Boarders
Perfect
The BK snow park is the go-to spot for snowboarders and freestyle enthusiasts. Whether you're a newbie to shredding or an old pro, the park provides an ideal canvas for unleashing your tricks and flips. But, if you're looking for more expansive freestyle terrain, you might want to venture to other resorts in the Three Valleys.

Les Menuires for off-pistes

Off-pistes rating -
Fun
Perfect
Les Menuires turns up the volume for adrenaline-seekers with its 'Liberty Runs'. These are your ticket to non-groomed, powder-packed adventures. Be ready to carve your way through untouched terrains that give off a sense of wild freedom, but always remember to take proper safety measures.

Les Menuires for families

Families rating -
Families
Perfect
Les Menuires is a dream for families, boasting a Famille-Plus certification since 2006. From nurseries for the littlest members to a mini-club and group ski lessons for older kids, everyone's covered. You'll even find family-friendly perks like free lift passes for kids under five, and added safety measures like guardrail systems on lifts. With winter fun zones and a swimming pool, boredom is not an option here.

Les Menuires apres-ski

Apres-ski rating -
Perfect
Apres-ski
While it doesn't compete with the nightlife of Meribel and Val Thorens, Les Menuires offers a chilled après-ski vibe that's wallet-friendly. From sun-soaked patios to live music venues like Bar Pub Le Challenge, the resort keeps the spirits high without the high costs.

Les Menuires

food scene

Les Menuires food scene

Les Menuires is a dream for families, boasting a Famille-Plus certification since 2006. From nurseries for the littlest members to a mini-club and group ski lessons for older kids, everyone's covered. You'll even find family-friendly perks like free lift passes for kids under five, and added safety measures like guardrail systems on lifts. With winter fun zones and a swimming pool, boredom is not an option here.