Montgenèvre
Ski village at the French–Italian border pass with heavy snowfall, linked to Italian ski areas to form the Via Lattea snow zone.
Montgenèvre lies on the pass of the same name about 10 km east of Briançon, at about 1,860 meters. It is one of France’s oldest ski resorts, known for abundant snowfall and a long season. Its pistes connect with Italy’s Claviere and Sestriere to form the Via Lattea (Milky Way) ski area, allowing cross-border skiing. In summer it serves as a base for alpine golf, mountain biking and hiking. It was also an important route for crossing the Alps in Roman times.
Opening hours
Cable car about 09:00–16:45 (winter)
Nearby sights
- Fort des Têtes & Fort du Randouillet
- Pont d'Asfeld
- Cité Vauban (Briançon Old Town)
- Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas
- Col d'Izoard & Casse Déserte
- Serre Chevalier
- Vallée de la Clarée & Névache
- Fort Queyras