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Montgenèvre is a leading family ski resort in the French Alps, offering 425km of snow-sure ski area, and enjoys nearly 300 days of sunshine a year. Some families dream of catching their winter sun on beaches around the world but why not build up your tan in the mountains?

Having spent the past four winters in Montgenevre, I have had the true Montgenevre experience and it is definitely somewhere I now call home. I can happily say that the village welcomed me in with open arms, spending every day up and down the slopes, in and out of the restaurants and bars, building happy memories with those around you in such a wonderful place.

Have you only ever visited the Alps in the Winter? Do you go home after your ski holiday and wonder what those incredible mountains hold during the Summer? Here’s a little insight into what the beautiful village of Montgenevre has to offer during those warmer months…

Is it just us or do you too like to listen to music on your holiday to the mountains? Whether it is while hiking a peak in the summer or skiing down some perfect pistes in the winter. We have started to put together the sounds of Montgenevre on some Spotify playlists. That way you start planning your perfect playlist or remind yourself of the sounds of Monty while stuck at home.

If like me, you are you prefer a warmer ski trip, March and April are the best months of the season to be in the mountains. Blue skies, white snow and wonderful warm sun - what could be more idyllic?! Montgenevre boosts a yearly average of over 300+ days of sunshine. When’s its not sunny, its snowing.

We’re famous for great snow, but what people don’t always know is the level of equipment and expertise available right here in the village too at the wide variety of ski and board shops. The level of local and technical expertise in terrain, fitting and equipment is just not available in your local Snow and Rock store back home and it’s worth a visit to any of the great shops in the Village.

Caesars restaurant in Montgenevre. The menu includes their famous stone baked pizzas made right in front of you in the dining room, and a traditional menu of Ceasars Tartiflette and all the famous Savoyarde classics.

By the time you get to Christmas, the conditions are truly magnificent. I thought I would reflect on why I love Christmas in Monty so much. As a Mother to three young children myself...

At the heart of any ski resort is the local bar. There’s always one that’s seen all the changes and been the cornerstone of village life for as long as anyone can remember and for Montgenenvre locals and visitors alike, that bar is Le Graal.