Away from the Pistes of Les Menuires
While visitors to the region will have their minds firmly set on skiing, Les Menuires offers plenty of attractions away from the pistes. The Three Valleys region draws tourists from far and wide and is one of the world’s most popular ski resorts. The slopes themselves are served by a great lift system, and fantastic snow-making facilities provide a good covering of snow throughout the season. The restaurants and accommodation provide sustenance and rest for most budgets, and the views across the Alps are truly stunning, making the area a sought-after destination. But for all of the fantastic snowboarding and skiing, Les Menuires offers, it’s still possible to find attractions and entertainment away from the snow.
Dining
When it comes to restaurants that can offer hearty and quality food after a hard day’s skiing, Les Menuires does not disappoint. There are a number of places offering simple snacks to keep you going. Both the La Sarrazine and Crêperie La Myrtille offer cheap and filling crepes. If Italian is more your cup of tea, then there are several pizzerias on the slopes – including the Pizzeria Le Break and the Freeride Pizzeria.
For a more substantial meal, La Ferme restaurant in Ruberty offers a wide selection of dishes while the trendy Le ‘K’ restaurant at the Hotel Kaya is highly regarded. Here it is possible to exchange your ski-boots for slippers and choose from a delicious range of courses prepared by chef David Archinard, while enjoying the fine range of Gamay wines that the restaurant offers.
Belleville Rendez-vous
If you are looking for a special night out while on a break skiing Les Menuires, then head over to the nearby village of St-Martin-de-Belleville. St-Martin is home to La Bouitte, a Michelin-starred restaurant housed in a traditional farmhouse and managed by the Meilleur family. René and Maxime Meiller are dedicated to experimenting and exploring the very best that the world of food has to offer. Using top-quality ingredients and locally-sourced herbs, the father and son duo are well-known throughout the area.
Visitors to the town will no doubt be seduced by its rustic charm. There are several interesting local shops and bars – some of which host rather unusual competitions and events, such as pillow-fights atop a greasy pole and sumo-wrestling. If you are looking for a more cultured excursion when you are not skiing Les Menuires, the Way of Baroque tour is a guided tour around the town showing the various examples of baroque architecture. A highlight of this tour is the stop at the town’s Notre Dame de la Vie church.
There are many other sight-seeing opportunities in the area, and visitors will soon discover that there’s more to Les Menuires than just the fantastic skiing.
Danielle Hodges is Marketing Manager for Ski Amis, a tour operator offering bonded holidays skiing Les Menuires staying in catered or self-catered chalets, as well as other fantastic destinations. For a luxury or good-value skiing holiday in the best les Menuires ski resorts, Ski Amis can help.
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