Les Menuires ski resort review
Les Menuires ski resort sits just below Val Thorens in the valley, and provides a more sheltered position than its higher neighbour. Unfortunately much of the buildings in Les Menuires were put up in the 1970′s and unfortunately it’s not the prettiest of resorts. However in recent years, new more sympathetic developments have started to replace the previous eyesores and the resort is becoming more appealing. We’ve stayed in one of the more recent developments Reberty, and can firmly say that it is a great option, it’s pretty much ski in ski out and there’s several restaurants and bars so actually you probably don’t need to leave Reberty!
The whole of Les Menuires ski resort now has internet access throughout, most chalet companies will provide you with the relevant passwords, or you can pay for access. Alternatively many bars / restaurants offer free wifi.
What Les Menuires resort lacks in charm, it’s makes up by being the affordable option in the Three Valleys. A pint will cost around 5euros or less here, which compared to it’s more expensive neighbours is a bargain! Eating is also cheaper, a good lunch for two can cost from around 25euros. It is also set up well for children, there are several ski companies with children as the focus, and the skiing is well set up for youngsters, with some good blues into resort.
Ski holiday companies we like in Les Menuires ski resorts (and surroundings)
Ski Famille – we’re staying with Ski Famille whilst on our #TwiSkiTrip to the Three Valleys. I can firmly say the chalets are fabulous, the childcare facilities look great and the chalet hosts are wonderful too. The chalets are 20metres from the pistes in Reberty and round the corner from La Ferme de Reberty which is great for après ski and dinner.
Green Mountain Chalets – a chalet company run by a great couple in St Martin de Belleville. The chalet sleeps up to 13 people and has a stunning cavern dining room. St Martin de Belleville is a picturesque option, perhaps the prettiest resort in the area.
Les Menuires skiing
Les Menuires comprises two main ski areas a predominantly west facing flank stretching all the way from the Tougnete peak above Saint Martin to Mont de la Chambre with the greater proportions of runs situated directly over the resort and wide flanks of off piste between the resort and Saint Martin. Stay high for the best flank for the best snow and you can drop over the other side to Meribel. The real feather in the Les Menuires cap is the mountain on the other side of the valley, one that surprisingly few people visit. Point de la Masse is a wonderfully sculpted mountain with the runs twisting around the steep couloir rock formations. The runs are challenging but rewarding and there is excellent off piste.
There’s more about skiing in the Les Menuires area in the ski reports from our #TwiSkiTrip to the Three Valleys just click here.
Key Facts – for the whole Three Valleys
Pistes 600km / 379miles
Lifts 200
Green Runs 17%
Blue Runs 34%R
Red Runs 37%
Black Runs 12%
Snowmaking 90km
Resort 1300 – 3230m / 4270 – 10600ft
Les Menuires Ski Schools
ESF Les Menuires
La Croisette
tel. 04 79 00 61 43
Les Bruyères
tel. 04 79 00 60 25
E-mail : contact@esf-lesmenuires.fr
www.esf-lesmenuires.fr
Ski School
Les Menuires
Tel. 06 67 58 67 77
http://www.skischool-lesmenuires.com
International Ski School Snowbow
Reberty – 73440 Les Menuires
tel. 04 79 00 47 07 – 06 84 89 04 11
Proneige Ski and Snowboard School
Immeuble ACONIT
Quartier des Bruyères
73440 les Menuires
Tel : +33 (0)4 79 01 07 00 – Fax : +33(0)4 79 08 40 57
Email : info@prosneige.fr
http://www.menuires.proneige.fr
Les Menuires Creches
La Croisette
Les Bruyères
73440 LES MENUIRES
Tel after 13 December : +33(0)4 79 00 63 79 (la Croisette)
and +33(0)4 79 00 69 50 (les Bruyères)
E-mail: contact@esf-lesmenuires.fr
http://www.esf-lesmenuires.fr
Les Menuires Eating and Drinking (a couple of choice options.)
There are some great mountain restaurants all over Les Menuires, just take your pick.
If you’re looking for something in the evening then here’s our pick.
Restaurant – café – Au Village
Croisette, galerie de l’Adret
tel: +33 (0)4 79 41 20 39 / wifi free
Restaurant Bar l’Hacienda
La Croisette
tel: +33 (0)4 79 00 69 66
info@au-village.fr
Restaurant pub Les Marmottes
Les Bruyères
tel: +33 (0)4 79 00 24 11
Restaurant, bar La Ferme de Reberty
Reberty 2000
tel: +33 (0)4 79 00 77 01
Restaurant l’Ours Blanc
Reberty 2000
tel: +33 (0) / +33 (0)4 79 00 61 66
info@hotel-ours-blanc.com
Restaurant, bar Chalet 2000
Reberty 2000
tel: +33 (0)4 79 00 60 57
chalet2000@wanadoo.fr
Les Menuires Bars
Bar – Le Tilbury
La Croisette
tel: +33 (0)4 79 00 64 18
Things to do in Les Menuires that don’t involve skiing
Toboganning
Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Flying
Bowling
Cinema
Climbing
Torchlit Descent
Gym
Spa
Helicopter flights
Air ballooning
Skidooing
Paragliding
We have written a series of posts about travelling to the Three Valleys, read more about driving to, flying to and getting the train to Les Menuires ski resort.
