We all love Montgenèvre for its excellent snow record, beautiful tree lined pistes, friendly ski schools, stunning scenery, great dining and warm welcome. But there’s even more! Whether you are looking for something to do in the evenings, on a bad weather day, for non-skiers or to simply make the most of your lift pass, we have years of tried and tested tips and experience at your disposal.

With the growth of our sister company Snow.Cab we now have 12 mini busses and their qualified and professional drivers on hand to help you and your family and friends make each holiday here even more memorable than the last. Situated on the Franco/Italian border in the historical region of Piedmont, Montgenèvre and its surrounding area offers a huge range of things to do for skiers and non-skiers alike.

If you would like to book onto any of these just email us on: [email protected]

Here are some of our favourites…

Daytime snowshoe excursions:
10 years +, children have to be reasonably fit.

Individual days:
Monday – Friday £32 per day

Package of 5 days, Mon-Fri: £159

• Monday: "THE FAMILY ADVENTURE OUTING

  Learn to listen to nature, observe tracks in the snow and walk like a trapper - that's the program for this unmissable winter outing! It promises great family moments and surprises in the woods!"

• Tuesday: “CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!

  An emblematic figure of the mountains, the chamois is as wild as it is solitary, and as fast as lightning. Like its cousin the dahu, seeing it is almost a miracle and requires perseverance, or perhaps luck. Unless you are clever and go and observe it accompanied, between Doire & Rio Secco, where you know it is hidden!"

• Wednesday: "HIGHLIGHTS

  A walk in the heart of nature in a pine forest. At the lookout, discover the Blockhaus and the view of the Clarée and Durance valleys and its forts classified as World Heritage by UNESCO."

• Thursday: "ONCE UPON A TIME...MONTGENEVRE

  Its history, its smugglers' paths, up to the 1st International Skiing Competition in 1907! It even seems that Hannibal and his troops passed through the Col de Montgenèvre with his elephants..."

• Friday: "DELICACIES AT THE TOP

  When you need a break... to catch your breath and enjoy the view! These outings "according to the chef's inspiration" are varied, just like the snacks prepared for you. Sometimes sweet, sometimes savoury, our summit delicacies will delight you, with flavours from France and Italy!"

FOR EVERY WALK BRING SNOWSHOES, SKI POLES, BACKPACK AND WATER

Wigwam Experience
Become a Native American for an evening!
At nightfall, enjoy an unforgettable and starlit snowshoe walk to a wigwam, the typical dwelling of Native American nomads. Upon arrival, a delicious fondue will be ready to tuck-in to, with plenty of wine to enjoy as well. A fantastic evening to share with family or friends who will leave you full of stars.

When: Starts at 18:00 Wednesday or Thursday
Where: Main ESF centre
Cost: £59pp*
Notes: Wear sturdy shoes/boots and warm clothes (No Jeans/Denim). Booking deadline: The earlier the better, Thursdays and Fridays fill up fastest. Not suitable for young children under 7.

Twilight Teepee Trail (Teepee Village)
See the mountains in a whole new light! Take an easy evening snow-shoe walk around Montgenèvre illuminated by wax torches. Explore the magical ambiance of the Montgenèvre mountains, looking out across the village and up to the stars. Your local English speaking local guide will lead you to an authentic Teepee where you’ll sit around a warm campfire, with a selection of quality mountain products sourced from the neighbouring villages to enjoy, before embarking on an atmospheric moonlit descent. An unforgettable experience that’s great for families and friends.

When: Starts at 18:00 Wednesday or Thursday
Where: Main ESF centre
Cost: £32pp*
Notes: Wear sturdy shoes/boots and warm clothes (No Jeans/Denim). Booking deadline: The earlier the better, Thursdays and Fridays fill up fastest. Not suitable for young children under 7.

*Snowshoes not included, rental at £5. Collect your voucher from ESF to pick up your snowshoes from any hire shop.

Ice Hockey
Did you know that just down the hill in Briançon, the local team “Les Diables Rouges” (Red Devils) were the National French Champions in 2014?. Fielding an international team of players, the passionate local fans bang drums, sing, and blow horns to cheer on their team and intimidate their opponents, making for a memorable carnival atmosphere as the teams clash on the ice in the 2150 capacity stadium.
When: Depart Montgenèvre 1915, return approx. 2315
Where: Patinoire Rene Froger, Briançon
Cost: from 20€ for transport per person
Booking deadline: Midday 2 days before match day

Briançon shopping/restaurant:
When: Not Staurdays
Where: Return transport to Old Town from guest accommodation (unless request otherwise).
Cost: from €20 return per person

Turin Shopping/Museums:
When: Any day -check availability on Saturdays
Where: Return transport to Old Town from guest accom (unless request otherwise).
Cost: Depending on day of the week and how long you want to stay.

Swimming Pool/Sauna/Jacuzzi/Hamam: Some of our apartment rentals have these as part of the package but you can also take advantage of Swimming in Montgenevre in some of the local hotels -prices are from €16.50 per adult.

Les Grands Bains, Monêtier-les-Bains:
When: Not Saturdays
Where: Return transport from Guest accom
Where: Monêtier-les-Bains, Serre Che
Cost: Transport 32€ pp (min 4 people). Baths entry and deals, see here: http://lesgrandsbainsdumonetier.com/

Paragliding
…or Parapent as it’s known in France, is as breath-taking as you’d imagine with guests returning grinning from ear-to-ear. Possible with or without skis/board, it’s actually recommended to take your skis/board if you have fitness or joint issues as it’s much easier than running for the take off! The experienced Pilots will talk you through the process and taylor the flight to your confidence. This is a bit more indulgent than the other apres but makes an incredible present for that special someone (especially if that someone is YOU).

When: Daytime. Not Saturdays
Where: Montgenevre
Cost: varies depending on flight. See below.
Notes: Max 95kg. Wear ski clothing. Weather dependant.

Origin'air Parepente https://montgenevre.com/presta...

• "Discovery flight "feather" (from 6 to 13 years old):
  Motivated to make your first big flight....... and off you go, your dream comes true. Ten minutes of flight for an unforgettable first paragliding experience! First flight in the morning for a gentle baptism...
  Price: 90€."
• "Discovery flight:
  Departure on skis from the top of the Chalvet or the Rocher de l'Aigle (depending on the weather conditions), paragliding over the resort, landing on the snow front, 800 metres of difference in altitude to discover this activity in an exceptional setting!
  Price: 110€."
  
• "Prestige flight:
  Departure from the top of Chalvet, paragliding flight over Montgenèvre and the Clarée valley, landing in the Clarée valley, 1200 meters of difference in altitude for an unforgettable flight.
  Price: 180€."

Restaurants: There are a number of restaurants throughout the resort. Starting from budget Pizzerias where you can buy a Pizza from 9€ to gastronomic award winning restaurants. We can make the reservations for you if you let us know -free of charge.

Sledging: Free of charge, take some of Go Montgenevre's sledges to the walkable pistes and enjoy some sledging! You might even be able to take some Go Montgenevre staff with you!!

Ice rink: From only €3 for adults and €2 for children and €3 per person for skate rental, Montgenevre offers skating on natural ice with its outdoor rink. Located in the heart of Montgenèvre village with easy access from the slopes, the rink is open during the day and evening and offers a great evening out for all the family to enjoy!

Bars and Nightlife: There are a great selection of bars and locations to enjoy a great evening out, however, there is not a massive "drinking culture" as Montgenevre is mainly a family focused resort.

Snow Trekking: An experienced guide will take you on a 2 hour walk with skis fitted with skins across some breathtaking local scenery that you cannot get to by ski lift. Watch the sun go down and experience a taste of life before lifts were invented –including a local aperitif. Then ski down by torchlight. Blue standard and up.