Les Menuires is a resort high (1800 - 3000m) in the popular 'Three Valleys', the largest ski area in the world. The resort has some 80 miles of pistes, 35 modern lifts and an excellent snow record with a very large and increasing quantity of snow making equipment for added security. Every time we go there seem to have been major improvements since the previous visit.

 

Additionally, our party will all have the full 'Three Valleys' lift pass so that we will be able to ski in the neighbouring resorts of Meribel, Val Thorens and Courchevel - the full area is immense having over 400 miles of piste and 150 lifts! Many of our pupils make extensive use of the full area although this obviously does depend on ability!

 

Les Menuires itself has an excellent range of pistes for the intermediate and advanced skiers, and recent improvements have now made it very good for the less experienced skiers as well. There are some good long blue (intermediate) and green (beginner) runs but it is the 'reds' that probably provide the best sport. There are several distinct areas each having their own characteristics - for example Mont de La Chambre provides probably the most popular runs down whilst 'La Masse' is a huge North facing snow trap area and has some great skiing possibilities especially in the afternoons.

 

The pistes on the Meribel side are always popular because of their length. Les Menuires and Meribel both have excellent Snow Parks which most pupils will want to visit at least once during the week. Val Thorens is the highest resort in France and there are amazing runs down from the glacier and from the top of the Cime de Caron cable car. Because of the improved access to this area, most pupils did the Cime de Caron run at least once during their morning lessons.