Ski Resort Information, Ski Holidays to Montgenevre

Montgenevre

Montgenevre is an attractive alpine village. There is a good range of local skiing, particularly well suited to beginners and intermediates. The links to the Milky Way ski circuit just over the Italian boarder, offer more for the advanced skier with access to 400 kilometres of piste. For boarders there is a snowpark in Montgenevre, plus two open bowls in the Milky Way, and some excellent free-riding terrain.

The village centre is traditional and compact, most accommodation is close to both the resort centre and the slopes. Alpine forests flank either side of the village, which looks particularly picturesque when snow covered. Montgenevre is a good family resort, easy to get around and offering range of childcare options.

Apres-ski is informal with a good range of restaurants, offering local specialities and international dishes, plus several good bars and a couple of discos. Montgenevre is not as lively as some of the larger Franch resorts, but there is plenty to keep you entertained.

Igluski.com Team Tips

Best restaurant in town is Le Jamy run by Jean Paul and Corinne and located opposite the Tourist Office. Bit pricey but worth it - the duck is to die for. Also worth a visit is L'Estable run by Marianne and Patrick, located behind the bakery. For meat lovers have a pierrade - you won't be disappointed. Best après ski is usually to be found in Le Graal, with live music 2 or 3 nights a week and (inevitably) one Karaoke night.

For a more chilled out vibe head to Les Rois Mages to mingle with Les Anglais or the Chaburton for a game of pool. For the night owls the best venue is The Blue Night, a disco-tastic venue lost in a 70's time warp - think vinyl seats, blue glitter walls, dodgy lighting and mirrors everywhere. Open 'til 5am.

For the powder people it is worth checking out the run underneath the chair on the south side in the morning - later in the day head for the Vallee de Chamois - access from the top of Eagle's Rock chairlift. For snowboarders seeking specialist advice/equipment go to the Snowbox located on the main road - ask for Jerome. If you get the time don't miss the chance to head down the mountain to the walled town of Briancon - Europe's highest town.

Jonas