Le Menuire in France is one of the resorts of the legendary Three Valleys, an ideal choice for skiers of various levels of training, youth and family recreation. Le Menuir is located at an altitude of 1850 m, combines the flavor of an alpine village and excellent opportunities for skiing and recreation. Prepared slopes with guaranteed snow cover, numerous tracks for beginners and extreme fans, hotels and residences located near the tracks and ski lifts, restaurants and bars, sports and entertainment for every taste and age.

In Le Menuire, everything is just great with convenience. Of course, this is a modern sports resort, devoid of the charm of an ancient village (for those who cannot imagine a winter holiday without ancient chalets, it is worth staying with the village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville , located a little further down the slope, connected to Le Menuire by lift ) , but thanks to this, it was possible to raise the level of comfort here to unprecedented heights. Hotels built in recent years were immediately built with the expectation of skiing to the door, the tracks were laid with the expectation of the maximum variety of terrain and the highest level of safety, and most of them have a warm southern exposure.

History and modernity

Le Menuir began to be created as a ski resort in the 1950s. It was officially opened in 1965, and in 1967, the first residential area of ​​Le Creuzette was built here, which today is the center of the resort.

Le Menuire: where to ride

Le Menuire has excellent conditions for skiing of all levels. The resort is combined into one skiing area with neighboring Saint-Martin and offers 160 km of trails of varying difficulty: 6 black, 24 red, 37 blue and 12 green. There is a special skiing area for beginners and difficult tracks for experienced skiers in the area of ​​​​the La Mas massif, where the Walibi Gliss play area is also open. Thrill-seekers will appreciate the BK Park play area with trampolines and “Railies”, and on the new Mini KL track you can find out your maximum speed in complete safety. The skiing area of ​​Le Menuire and Saint Martin is served by 34 lifts and 410 snow cannons, which ensure guaranteed snow cover. There are also 28 km of cross-country skiing trails between Le Menuire and St. Maarten.

The main part of the descents of the Menuir area is on the western slopes of Mont de la Chambre (2850 m). The maximum height of the pistes on the opposite slopes in the Le Mas area is 2,805 m. They have a north-eastern exposure, and the quality of the snow is better here. The ascent to the top starts from the center of Menuir on the gondola lift, which consists of two lines. Le Mas has interesting black and red runs, less crowded with skiers. There are a variety of off-piste routes, one of which is the Vallon de Liu, leading directly to the Val Thorens . You will have to return from the end points of other routes by any means of transport.

On the western slopes of Mont de la Chambre, there are easier descents, mainly red and blue. The snow here is not always good because of the sunlight. The transition to the Méribel valley or the descent to Val Thorens via Mont de la Chambre will take about an hour. From Saint-Martin de Belleville, you can also take a chair lift to the crest of the mountain, from which you can descend both towards Méribel and towards Menuir.

The tracks are very well prepared and carefully marked. The lower sections of the tracks are equipped with snow cannons.

Skiing zone – 1850-3200 meters

The total length of the tracks is 160 km

The number of lifts is 45

The length of the tracks for cross-country skiing is 28 km

There are ski schools (more than 200 instructors).

 

Own trails around Le Menuire160 km is covered, and if you take into account the system of lifts that connect all the resorts of the Three Valleys together, if you wish, you can ride all 600 km of one of the largest ski regions in Europe. It is not surprising that with such wealth, the builders spared no space for training tracks. The special sector of La Croisette is completely dedicated to children and beginners – and this is not a miserable pair of flat ski lifts, as is the case in other resorts, but a full-fledged skiing area with an area of ​​5,000 square meters. All lifts in this area are free, the slopes are simple, wide and level . In La Croisette, where the largest of the local ski schools – ESF is located, there is a children’s park “Schtrumpfs”, in which you can “hand over” a child from the age of three months. Another ski kindergarten “Piou-Piou” works with children from 2.5 years old. If you get tired of sitting in the “toad house”, then there are suitable conditions on the nearest tracks

The most interesting tracks for those who ski well are located on the La Mas massif. It is worth riding along the long tracks from the peak of Trois Marches and Mont de la Chambre. There are many slopes around Menuir that are ideal for freeriding: you can go directly to the lifts and avoid the need to use the bus. There are quite a few easy blue trails, but they are located mainly on the lower level of the slopes, which worsens their quality in warm and sunny winter. In peak seasons, the shuttles to the resort are overcrowded.

Le Menuire: where to stay

Le Menuire in France has comfortable hotels of various stars, and almost all hotels are located near lifts or slopes. These are first-class 4-star hotels and residences such as Les Bruyères, Les Villages Clubs du Soleil and CGH, elegant 3-star residences CGH P & V and affordable 2-star and even 1-star residences.

Most of the hotels are ski-in/ski-out aparthotels, with their own kitchens and small yards, which is optimal when traveling with small children. The best option is Club Med Les Menuires, which has not only several children’s clubs, but also its own ski school on the hotel’s small training slope.

Appartement Les Menuires

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Les Menuires Apartments is located in Les Menuires , 800 meters from Roque de Trois-Mars and Menuires Ski Lifts and less than 1 km from Menuires Ski Lift. The apartment has a balcony with a view of the mountains.

The apartment has 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area, and 1 bathroom with a shower.

A terrace is at guests’ disposal. Those who like outdoor activities can go cycling, go fishing or rent a bicycle.

Popular local attractions include the Masse 1 gondola lift, the Doron ski lift and the Croisette ski lift. The distance to Meitet Airport is 106 km.

The ultra-modern 3 * Latitudes hotel in Le Bruyere is stuck right on the rock. Therefore, you have to take the elevator to the upper floors, and go down to the first floor on the lower ones. From here there is an exit to the skating rink. The hotel has recently been completely rebuilt in a modern style using a traditional combination of wood and stone and is equipped with a spa, a gym and a cozy bar with a fireplace.

At the same time, both resorts of Saint-Martin and Le Menuire offer excellent accommodation in terms of price and quality. Recently, the premium segment has been developing more and more actively. The 4 * Le Kaya hotel has been operating in Menuir since 2006.

In the 2011-12 season, a luxurious 19-room ChaLet du SoLeiL JuLietta chalet, which is part of the same complex, was opened, during the construction of which the most modern energy-saving technologies and ecological materials were used.

Another novelty of the 2011-2012 season is the complex of residences ChaLet du Mont VaLLon 4 *, made in the traditional Savoy style. At the guests’ disposal are its 85 spacious apartments and excellent infrastructure, which includes a heated indoor pool, a spa area, a gym and a gastronomic restaurant.

In addition, on the site of the CLub Med complex in Reberty 2000, the club Les ViLLages cLubs du SoLeiL opened in the same year, offering all-inclusive accommodation packages for families.

Odalys Chalet De Marie 4 star hotel

Offering mountain views, Odalys De Marie Chalet is located approximately 700 meters from the Roche Noir Ski Lift. Guests of the chalet can use a fully equipped kitchen.

The chalet has 5 separate bedrooms and a balcony. Amenities include a flat-screen TV. Bed linen is included in the price of accommodation.

Skiing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and the chalet has a ski storage space.

Chalet De Marie is located 700 m from the Tortolle commune and 1 km from the Menuir ski lift. The distance to Chambéry-Savoie Airport is 61 km.

Residence Brelin 140W

The Résidence Brelin 140 W complex is located in the ski resort of Le Menuire , 300 m from the commune of Preyran and less than 1 km from the Menuire ski lift, where you can go skiing. A fully equipped kitchenette and a balcony are at guests’ disposal.

Private parking is available on the territory.

Near the Résidence Brelin 140 W complex are the ski lifts Roque de Trois-Marchesi 1, Mas 1 Gondola and Doron. The distance to Meitet Airport is 104 km.

Apartment Les Origanes.4 3 star hotel

Apartment Les Origanes.4 is located in the ski resort of Les Menuires, 1 km from the Roque de Trois-Mars 1 ski lift and 2.2 km from the Mas 1 gondola lift. The apartment is 2.2 km from the Mont de la Chambre and Doron ski lifts.

The apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a refrigerator. Amenities include a TV.

Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Croisette Ski Lift is 2.2 km from the apartment, while Reberty Ski Lift is 2.3 km away. Maitet Airport is 106 km from Apt Origanes II Menuires.

Le Menuire: not only skiing

Le Menuire in skiing Franceoffers excellent opportunities not only for skiing, but also for other sports, entertainment and après-ski recreation. These are walks on foot and on snowshoes, riding snowmobiles and sleds on the Rock’n Bob track and on an off-road bike on the 8-kilometer Rock’n Bike track, exciting descents in a modern snow park and paragliding. In the sports complex of the resort on the area of ​​4500 square meters there are: 2 outdoor swimming pools (open every day from 15.30 to 19.30), sauna, Turkish bath, solarium, gym, massage salon, disco, entertainment for children. The skating rink is open every day except Saturday from 16.30 to 20.30. Guests of the resort are offered a large entertainment program, sports competitions and special holidays for children are regularly held at the resort. Those who wish can ride snowmobiles, cross-country skis (28 km of tracks), fly with a paraglider. The resort has 34 bars and restaurants, 14 mountain restaurants, 29 fashion and sportswear stores, 22 grocery stores, 2 discos, 2 cinemas. The best restaurants are La Marmite du Geant and Les Sonnailles, the nightlife of the resort is quite quiet.

The resort is divided into three districts. In the center – Le Croisette – are the main entertainment and shops. This is the most convenient access to the lifts. There are two more new areas: Le Bruyere and Reberty (1,850 m), which are mainly modern residential buildings and also have shops and bars. Further down the valley is Saint Martin de Belleville (1,400 m) – a pretty Savoy village connected to Menuir by a lift. It has many old wooden and stone houses, and in the center of the village on a small square there is a 16th century church.

Le Menuire: restaurants

There are more than 60 restaurants and bars in Le Menuire , including 12 mountain restaurants. Here you can taste traditional Savoy dishes, enjoy refined French cuisine and dishes from different countries, and relax with a glass of fine French wine or a cocktail, admiring the amazing mountain scenery of the resort.

Le Menuire: family vacation

Le Menuir belongs to the family of resorts marked by the Famille Plus brand. There is a special ski area for beginners, which is also great for children, and a safe snowmobile track for children from 6 to 12 years old, ski lessons for children from 2.5 years old, and a Piu-Piu club for toddlers from 3 to 30 months and 2 mini-clubs with winter entertainment for children up to 5 years old, a castle for sledding has been built, and the sports center has a children’s amusement park and an aqua club. The resort also offers a huge selection of sports and entertainment activities for family vacations.

In general, Belleville Valley is a true paradise for children and their parents. All entertainment, be it skiing, the four-kilometer-long Roc’n Bob toboggan with a height difference of 450 meters, starting from the top of the Roc des 3 Marshes, a large ice rink that opens in the evenings in the center of Menuir, a sports center with an Aquaclub and a spa complex, are intended for different ages. Swimming pool, saunas, jacuzzi, gyms, special programs, there are even groups for pregnant women – all this is designed for any taste and requests.

Le Menuire: shopping

The resort has more than 90 shops, from fashion boutiques, ski equipment and sportswear stores to shops offering traditional Savoy products, delicious pastries and chocolates.

How to get there

The nearest airports to Le Menuire are in Chambéry, Grenoble, Geneva and Lyon, from where there are regular shuttles to the resort. From Paris, you can take the high-speed TGV train to Moutiers (27 km), and from there take a bus to Le Menuire.