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Skiing in Montgenevre
Skiing in Montgenevre gives visitors access to the famous Milky Way circuit, and offers a charming and unspoilt French base right on the Italian border. As Frances' oldest ski resort, the ancient and picturesque village has retained all its charm, tradition, and authentic way of life, yet skiing in Montgenevre offers modern accommodation and convenient facilities. Skiing in Montgenevre provides excellent conditions for both beginners and intermediates, a good snow record and great value for money.
Skiing in Montgenevre - Only French resort on the Milky Way circuit
Skiing in Montgenevre offers the only French resort on the Milky Way ski area, a huge region that covers a massive 400km of terrain, with the resort being lift-linked to Italian resorts such as Claviere, Saux d'Oulx and Sestriere. At an altitude of 1,860m, and with good snowmaking facilities, the resort enjoys a great snow record and plenty of sunshine, making for great conditions for all levels. With excellent nursery slopes and 25 easy runs, the resort is ideal for beginners, and intermediates on a skiing holiday in Montgenevre will enjoy the 23 runs dedicated to them - a wide variety of above treeline trails and long cruising runs down through the forests. More advanced skiers will find just a few difficult runs in the resort, but need only to venture further into the Milky Way to discover more challenging trails. Heli-skiing is offered on a ski holiday in Montgenevre, and the resort is popular with snowboarders.
Skiing in Montgenevre - Oldest ski resort in France, authentic village, value for money
The ancient village is attractive and authentic, with a distinct rural atmosphere. Apres-ski in Montgenevre has an Italian influence, being relaxed and friendly, and the resort is home to some fairly lively local bars and many good restaurants serving both French and Italian cuisine. Accommodation on a skiing holiday in Montgenevre includes both catered chalets and self-catering apartments, and the resort is known for its excellent value for money. Non-skier activities to enjoy whilst skiing in Montgenevre include ice-skating, toboganning, paragliding and snow-shoeing, and visitors in January can enjoy the famous jazz and dance festival that the resort plays host to every year.
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