Montgenèvre, Alpine ski resort in Hautes-Alpes, France
Montgenèvre is a ski resort in the French Alps located at approximately 1860 meters (6100 feet) and spreads across multiple mountain slopes. It offers more than 50 runs and over 30 lift systems that serve skiers of all levels.
The settlement sits on a mountain pass that has connected France and Italy since Roman times. In the twentieth century, this historical route transformed from a simple transport corridor into a modern winter sports center.
The settlement blends French and Italian mountain traditions visible in local restaurants and shops throughout the area. Residents speak both languages and use this border location as a natural meeting point between two Alpine communities.
The best way to reach the area is by car or public transport over the mountain road. Parking is available in several zones, and the slopes start from the village or are easily accessible on foot.
The area is part of the cross-border Via Lattea ski network that allows skiers to travel into Italy while remaining on skis. This means visitors can explore multiple connected resorts on a single route without removing their equipment.
Location: canton of Briançon-Nord
Location: Hautes-Alpes
Location: arrondissement of Briançon
Elevation above the sea: 2,247 m
Part of: Via Lattea
Shares border with: Cervières, Névache, Val-des-Prés, Cesana Torinese, Claviere
Phone: +33492219288
Email: mairie@montgenevre.com
Website: https://montgenevre.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.93083,6.72111
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
The French Alps encompass several hundred kilometers of ski slopes spread across various mountain ranges. Ski areas such as the Three Valleys, linking Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens, or Paradiski, connecting La Plagne and Les Arcs, provide extensive networks suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. In Chamonix, the Mont Blanc massif offers technical descents, while high-altitude resorts like Tignes and Les Deux Alpes ensure snow cover thanks to their glaciers. Facilities include efficient ski lifts and simplified access from the valleys. Some resorts like Avoriaz stand out for their car-free organization, while others like Val d'Isère and Alpe d'Huez attract skiers with their significant elevation changes and long runs. These destinations enable winter sports from December to April, with opportunities for summer skiing on certain glaciers.
Vallée de la Clarée
5.9 km
Mont Chaberton
4.4 km
Fort of Mount Chaberton
4.5 km
Mont Chenaillet
3.5 km
Cesana Pariol
7 km
Ponte tibetano Cesana Claviere
3.4 km
Ouvrage Janus
2.3 km
Pont d'Asfeld
6.8 km
Fort de l'Infernet
4.9 km
Fort des Salettes
6.2 km
Sommet des Anges
4.2 km
Ouvrage Gondran
4.3 km
Fort Dauphin
6.2 km
Ouvrage Les Aittes
6.4 km
Monte Gimont
3.7 km
Obélisque Napoléon
580 m
Cima Saurel
5 km
Église Saint-Claude
4 km
Église Saint-Maurice de Montgenèvre
151 m
Sommet de Château Jouan
2.6 km
Tête des Fournéous
3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs de Montgenèvre
67 m
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Montgenèvre
277 m
Pointe de Pécé
7.6 km
Golf Club Claviere
1.7 km
Golf International de Montgenèvre
965 m
Église de l'Annonciation
4.1 km
Pendici del Monte Chaberton
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