Montgenèvre
The eternal pioneer
Montgenèvre is more than just a resort: it’s a passageway, a history and a horizon on the borders of France and Italy. The doyenne of French ski resorts, today it combines alpine tradition and modern sports.
A doyenne
who never gets old
Montgenèvre is a pioneer. The first French resort to open its slopes in 1907, it remains a major crossroads today, perched on its eponymous pass at 1,860 m altitude. In the heart of the village, skiers step right onto their doorstep to take to the slopes on either the Chalvet or Gondrans side. And for those with a sweet tooth, the horizon widens: head for Italy and the Milky Way, the vast cross-border ski area that gives every descent a taste of escape.
A heritage
that speaks loudly
In Montgenèvre, history can be read in stone and nature. The Janus and Chaberton fortifications still watch over the valley, witness to a strategic frontier. Further down, the Chenaillet reveals a rare geological treasure: an ancient oceanic ridge frozen in the mountain, at the heart of the nature reserve. And it‘ s here that the Durance, the emblematic river of the Hautes-Alpes, gushes forth.
Setting coursefor 2030
Tomorrow, Montgenèvre will reach another milestone: the resort will host events for the 2030 Winter Olympics. An accolade for a region that has always been one step ahead. The event promises to be a gas pedal, a new chapter in which the doyenne will prove once again that it knows how to evolve without ever renouncing its Alpine identity.
Two countries
a large domain
It’s one of Montgenèvre’s signature features: the Franco-Italian 100 run. In a single stretch, skiers switch from one country to the other, from the French Alps to the panoramas of Piedmont. A unique experience that symbolizes the resort’s DNA: a place of passage, sharing and openness. A borderless mountain that invites you to travel.
Montgenèvre
in figures
| SKI LIFTS | 55 |
| TRACKS | 169 |
| KM DESCENT | 205 |
1 domain, 2 countries
Montgenèvre highlights
Family
La 1 000 pattes
The famous 1000 pattes, France’s largest gathering of young skiers, is the last major event of the year, and is above all a time for sharing and conviviality.
Sport
Snow triathlon
Here’s a celebration of the great outdoors: running on snow-covered trails, pedaling on a studded mountain bike and finishing with a few lengths of swimming, all in the heart of France’s oldest resort.
Culture
Montgenèvre puts on a show
Live shows, offbeat entertainment and festive concerts transform the village into a cultural crossroads where locals and visitors meet in a convivial atmosphere.
Practical notebook
- Trail map
- Webcam
- Snow bulletin
- Lodging
Need advice?
The tourist office,
your local ally
Good deals, ideas for activities, personalized advice: don’t hesitate to come and meet or contact the Tourist Office teams to make the most of your destination.
Montgenèvre
320 Route d’Italie Espace Prarial, 05100 Montgenèvre
See also
An ibex warms up in the sun after a harsh winter
Destinations
Briançonnais
Briançon and the Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas in the snow
