Les Menuires, the resort that combines wide open spaces and real emotions

Published on 29/12/2025 - Written by Nadège

Situated at an altitude of 1,850 metres, the Les Menuires ski resort is ideally located for winter sports as well as summer activities. All year round, families, couples and solo adventurers choose to stay here to enjoy all the benefits of the resort.

At the heart of the 3 Vallées, in the Tarentaise valley to be exact, Les Menuires is also the perfect base for off-piste skiing and snowshoeing.

Today, the Les Menuires ski resort has 76 slopes, including 6 black, 24 red, 34 blue and 12 green. Beginners and experienced skiers alike can take advantage of this wide variety of descents to vary the pleasures, in the midst of natural scenery each more breathtaking than the last. There are also 28 ski lifts on site, providing easy access to the various slopes.

Among the most popular ski slopes are the Fred Covili (red run), the Bouquetin (blue run) and the Léo Lacroix (red run): three renowned runs in Les 3 Vallées.

First of all, it's worth noting that the Les Menuires ski resort is divided into five sectors: la Croisette, les Bruyères, Grand Reberty, Preyerand and les Fontanettes. For example, our ski school often meets you at the first three points for ski lessons and childcare.

In terms of infrastructure, you can count on a snowpark, ideal for learning snowboarding and freestyle skiing, as well as ski lifts, chairlifts, conveyor belts, cross-country ski runs, fun zones, Liberty Ride zones, and much more. Whether you prefer adrenaline-fuelled adventures or peaceful spa sessions, Les Menuires ensures every holiday is perfectly balanced.

With esf Les Menuires, a number of original introductory courses are also available in the resort. So if you're interested in ski touring, snowshoeing or biathlon, you've come to the right place. Little ones can also take advantage of the Club Piou Piou childcare service.

As well as the infrastructure and services available in Les Menuires, it's also worth remembering that the resort is at the heart of the world's largest ski area: the 3 Vallées. With 600 kilometres of slopes, impressive peaks and breathtaking off-piste runs, it's hard to get bored here.

If you choose to stay in Les Menuires, you'll be able to enjoy all these advantages at once, and many more surprises besides. A wide range of shops, Savoyard restaurants, bars, fireworks, quality snow cover until April... What more could you want?

Depending on what you fancy, don't miss the torchlit descents during the winter, as well as the La Masse sector for off-piste skiing. Lac Noir, lac du Lou, Pointe de la Masse... A number of extraordinary spots await you in the area!