Montgenèvre, a small village, a big resort!
When it comes to preparing your holidays and since the mountain is part of your programme, Montgenèvre is clearly a wealth of heritage and a diversity of fauna and flora that give it unparalleled assets.
Located at an altitude of 1860 meters, the village is in the heart of a massif culminating at more than 3000 meters of altitude, with the summit of Chaberton (3131 m) which carries the stigmata of an extraordinary fortified military heritage, added to the Fort of Janus or those of Gondrans.A remarkable sacred heritage, with the churches Saint-Maurice de Montgenèvre and Saint-Antoine aux Alberts (1400 m, village located at the foot of the Col et porte Sud de la Vallée de la Clarée) and several chapels, as well as an exceptional natural and geological heritage (Chenaillet Alpine Ocean…) complete the many facets of an international resort, open to both summer and winter clientele.
Having arrived on site, the «Famille Plus» label confirms the orientation of the Commune in favor of families, offering this well-being that qualifies an exceptional sunshine and a Spa Balneo & labeled Nuxe: Durancia, renowned on both sides of the border, which offers many activities: yoga, shiatsu, aquayoga… and all the equipment suitable for families.Montgenèvre is also the world of hikers, with more than 200 kilometres of routes on offer, and a Espace Trail 3000 to reach the highest peaks of the territory.Mountain biking is also a must-see in the Resort, with a Bike Park ranging from 2,460 to 1,800 metres above sea level, while an 18-hole Golf International, operated in partnership with the Italian Clavière Golf, radiates a greenery that gives all its value to the compromise sport/ nature.A descent of the Luge Monty Express, the longest monorail track in France (1400 meters long), completes this panel, to make you live memorable moments.
In winter, the pleasure is not less, since the international ski area of Grand Montgenèvre offers a great diversity of landscapes and difficulty of slopes, between 2600 and 1800 meters of altitude, served by 24 lifts.This area is integrated with Via Lattea, which with its 400 kilometres of slopes, is one of the largest ski areas in the world. The après-ski is of course not forgotten, since Montgenèvre offers many activities and activities, such as the ice rink, dog sled rides, snowshoeing, as well as a Nordic ski stadium on the Front de Neige, riding between France and Italy, and cross-country ski trails in the heart of the Clarée Valley.
With the unique culture and gastronomy of a village located between two countries, Montgenèvre shines with its multi-leisure dimension, offering holidaymakers a wide variety of activities, both winter and summer, and even all year round, for nature lovers or sports enthusiasts.