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Les Menuires Resort Guide
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
12cm
7-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Les Menuires is a ski resort located in the heart of the French Alps within the renowned 3 Vallées ski area. The resort offers direct access to 600 kilometers of interconnected slopes, catering to all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, Les Menuires features modern amenities, a variety of accommodation options, and a vibrant après-ski scene, making it a convenient base for exploring one of the world’s largest ski domains. Signature experiences include panoramic mountain views, dedicated beginner zones, and a range of winter activities beyond skiing.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Les Menuires
Lifts
30
Longest run
8 km / 5 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner13% of terrain
- Intermediate39% of terrain
- Advanced38% of terrain
- Expert10% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Gondola5
- Aerial tram1
- Surface lift5
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Le Leeberty – A popular après-ski bar in Les Menuires, Le Leeberty is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, live music, and themed parties, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Oct 31, 12:09 AM UTC
24cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-16%
vs 5-Year Avg
28cm avg by now
-10%
vs 30-Year Avg
26cm avg by now
28cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 23.5 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~23.5 cm. That's 16% below the 5-year average (28 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 10% below the 30-year average (26 cm).
Les Menuires Season Snowfall
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Les Menuires Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 525cm with an average of 83 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 21% above this average (637cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 77cm | 12 days | 40cm | 75cm | 18cm |
| December | 92cm | 12 days | 98cm | 130cm | 19cm |
| January | 86cm | 12 days | 139cm | 169cm | 18cm |
| February | 68cm | 11 days | 165cm | 191cm | 16cm |
| March | 72cm | 12 days | 177cm | 200cm | 16cm |
| April | 54cm | 11 days | 162cm | 192cm | 12cm |
| May | 34cm | 6 days | 96cm | 147cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
54 days scored, from 22 Feb
55
Best Day
27 Mar
3
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 5422 Feb
- 4223 Feb
- 3125 Feb
March 2026
- 5527 Mar5cm
- 5015 Mar16cm
- 4814 Mar3cm
April 2026
- 481 Apr2cm
- 442 Apr
- 383 Apr
March scored highest for Les Menuires in 2025-26. Based on 54 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Through Apr 17, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Les Menuires
- Where is Les Menuires?
- Les Menuires is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Les Menuires?
- Les Menuires runs from a base elevation of 1,450 m (4,757 ft) to a summit of 2,850 m (9,350 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,400 m (4,593 ft).
- How big is Les Menuires?
- Les Menuires has 81 marked runs and 30 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Les Menuires?
- Les Menuires is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Les Menuires?
- Les Menuires typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Les Menuires get in a typical season?
- Les Menuires averages 295 inches / 750 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
