Montgenevre
Montgenevre has a lovely friendly atmosphere, ideal for families. Being on the Franco-Italian border, there is a vast variety of foods on offer including some excellent pizzerias. You can easily walk into Claviere, just over the Italian border, and sample the delicacies there.
As you walk along looking for a restaurant or shop in Montgenevre, remember that as you walk down the Rue de l’Eglise, you are actually on the Via Domitia, surveyed and created in 120BC on the orders of the Roman General Domitius Ahenobarbus.
Turin is only about 100km (63 miles) from Montgenèvre. Turin is Italy’s original capital, it became the country’s industrial capital before hosting the Winter Olympics in 2006. It is now the uncontested Italian capital.
Interested in buying an apartment in Montgenevre? See our Buying in the Alps section
Top summer activities to experience in Montgenevre
Please note Peak Retreats do not book any activities and most activities are payable therefore the below is just for information. More detailed information and how to book can be found on the tourist office website
Here are some ideas of activities, however there is plenty more on offer!
Durancia Wellness & Spa Center
Durancia, the Alpine spa and leisure pool complex, in the heart of the village of Montgenèvre. NUXE Spa offers treatments specially designed for the Durancia clientele and you can also try the new Fitness area! A destination to enjoy with family or friends, from babies and up…
Fresh or saltwater, from 32 to 34°C, relaxing or invigorating, out in the sun or in your own private bubble for 2 hours, 3 hours or the whole day… A highly recommended trip!
The Leisure pool, consisting of bubble beds, jets, whirlpool, lazy river, two swimming lanes, 190 m²:
- Lagoon for children
- Saltwater pool
- Scented pool
- Hammam
- Sauna
Parc enfants
Bungee trampoline
Duck fishing: 10 ducks caught = 1 gift
Bouncy castle
Montgenevre bike park
Montgenèvre has 11 MTB routes, 4 Enduros, 11 DH…It is also an initiation area accessible to beginners, a Pump Track and a Big Air Bag!
From the top of the Chalmettes cable car (2200m): 7 slopes of different levels (green, blue, red and black and 2 fun areas: crossing or initiation modules, including Rockers, Roller-Coaster, Bridges, Step- Ups and Road-Gaps.
Golf course
It is the highest golf of the Hautes-Alpes, nestled at 1850m above sea level. This 18-hole cross-border trail takes you on a high mountain, conquering steep fairways that are often very technical. In partnership with the Italian joint golf Claviere, you have the unique opportunity to play an 18-hole crossing the border (hole 7 on the way out and 16 on the way back) throughout the season (late May to late September).
Rafting
With 10 years of experience in white waters, Marc and Cyril, with a state-registered diploma, bring you through the Hautes-Alpes rivers. From beginners to experienced, with your family or your friends. From 7yrs old.
Luge Monty Express
Longest sled on rail in France! Guaranteed sensations for young and old: from 1m25 you can ride your own sled! The little ones will be able to ride with their parent. The sledge, fixed on a monorail, goes down 1400m of descent, on 300m of unevenness. It can reach the maximum speed of 60 km/h. It is accessible via the Chalvet gondola (behind the Office de Tourism).
Cinema
Mon-Fri, 2 films per day.
Montgenevre restaurants and bars
There are various restaurants and a few bars open in the summer months including some excellent Pizzerias.
Sport shops, 3 bakeries, tabac, beauty salon, post office, farm produce, grocers, doctor, pharmacist, physiotherapist, minimarkets (Sherpa, Spar).
Getting to Montgenevre, France
By road
Distance from Calais to Montgenevre approx. 1012km (611 miles) (approx. 10hrs15). Montgenevre is motorway all the way except for the last 30 minutes. Montgenevre is situated only 30 minutes from the A32 autoroute.
By rail & air
The nearest train station for Montgenevre is Briancon, 12km away.
5 international airports are nearby. We don't book flights, we invite you to do your own research.
Geneva Airport to Montgenevre is roughly 236km, approximately 2hr 30 mins
Chambery Savoie Mont Blanc Airport to Montgenevre is roughly 155km, approximately 1hr 30 mins
Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport to Montgenevre is roughly 222km, approximately 2hr
Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport to Montgenevre is roughly 233km, approximately 2hr 30 mins
Turin Airport to Montgenevre is roughly 107km, approximately 1hr 15 mins
Private taxi transfers
Private taxi transfers from airports and train stations are pre-bookable with Peak Retreats. See our airport & station transfers page for more information.
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