Best value deal ski resort for families in the Three Valleys
Les Menuires sits at an altitude of 1,850 meters, located in the three Valley Ski Area of the French Alps.
In this article, You will learn the most important things you need to know before booking a vacation in Les Menuires. And if you read to the end, you will get some great tips that will help you make better decisions and save time and money!
The closest airports to Les Menuires are Chambery, Lyon And Geneve, with transfer times of 1 hour and 45 minutes, two and a half hours, and 3 hours, respectively.
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Les Menuires has the most extensive ski pass from all the resorts in the three Valley Area with 160 kilometres of connected runs.
The excellent connections of Les Menuires to the rest of 3 Valleys is better than Val Thorens and Courchevel!
The Village of Les Menuires is vast and separated into five residential quarters:
1.Preyerand:
2.La Cruisette:
3.Les Fontanettes:
4.Grand Reberty:
5. Les Bruyeres:
Each quarter has its shopping centre with all the services you would usually need.
In Les Bruyeres and La Cruisette you have indoor public pools.
La Cruisette is the centre of the whole resort and features a vast gallery. It Is very convenient, especially in the colds of the winter, but can be a bit claustrophobic
When in La Cruisette, you can see the vision of the future from the 1960s perspective, when Les Menuires was planned, giving it a real retro-futuristic vibe.
La Cruisette is connected with gondola lifts to the quarters of Preyerand and Les Fontanettes. On top of this, free shuttles run up until 11:30 pm connecting the quarters.
Because Les Menuires lies on a slope, most hotels and apartments are ski-in ski-out or almost ski-in ski-out.
The resort itself sits across an altitude range of between 1,600 and 2,000 meters — that’s how big it is!
Recommended Hotels
Since Les Menuires’ family-oriented layout spreads across five quarters on a sunny slope, it offers ski-in/ski-out convenience, free shuttles between areas like La Croisette and Reberty, and easy access to the 3 Vallées’ 600 km of runs. Whether you prioritize central energy in La Croisette or quieter views in Grand Reberty, these six hotels provide a mix of luxury, quality, and family-friendly options—grouped by key quarters for seamless planning.
La Croisette – Central Hub with Galleries & Pools
Chalet Hotel Kaya blends 4-star chalet luxury with a spa, cosy rooms and ski-in/ski-out access; its retro-futuristic vibe fits perfectly near the indoor gallery and Doron lift for quick Val Thorens trips.
Hotel Les Bruyères offers modern 4-star rooms with wellness facilities and direct piste links; families love the proximity to the sports centre pool and beginner runs.
Reberty & Les Bruyères – Quiet Family Zones with Views
Belambra Clubs – Neige et Ciel provides 3-4 star condominium comfort with kids’ clubs, entertainment and mountain panoramas; it’s ideal for groups using the free shuttles to La Croisette.
Résidence Club MMV Le Coeur Des Loges features 4-star self-catering apartments with an indoor pool, animation teams and ski-in/ski-out ease; reviewers highlight the family suites and valley terrace.
Preyerand & Fontanettes – Slope-Side Convenience
Hotel Le Menuire (Le Menuire Chalet Hotel & Spa) delivers 3-star value with an adventure pool, hot tub and family-oriented activities; its location near the Preyerand téléCabine makes commuting effortless.
Outskirts (Near Masse) – Budget Bases with Shuttle Access
Résidence Chanteneige Croisette, keeps costs low as a 3-star with clean apartments, ski storage and mountain views; it’s non-central but connected via shuttles, suiting self-caterers exploring Masse off-piste.
Apre Ski
If you’re looking to visit one of the best Apres Ski bars in the world —the Foley Douce in Val Thorens, you don’t need to shell out the extra cash for a three Valleys Ski Pass.
After the party, ski on Plain Sud run and then continue via Val Thorens to Boulevard Cuminn run until you arrive at the Doron lift, which will take you to a point from where you can ski to just about anywhere in Les Menuires.
Note that the Doron lift closes at 04:50 pm until the beginning of February and at 05:20 pm, from February. Unfortunately, party animals, you’re out of luck if you expect a nightlife or real apres-ski scene in Les Menuires, as the resort is very family-oriented.
Les Menuires has many winter activities like the roc’nbob sledge run:
and has a special rail toboggan named Speed Mountain, in Les Bruyeres:
To conclude, here are our numbers for Les Menuires:
These ratings are based on a trip including the 3 Valleys Ski Pass
- Beginners: 8
- intermediates: 9
- advanced skiers: 9
- Snowboarders: 9
- freeriders: 10
- freestylers: 8
- Apres-ski: 8.5 (because of the access to Foley Douce)
- Nightlife: 6
- Resort charm: 7
Giving a final resort score of: 8.9
