Molines en Queyras

Location

Hautes-Alpes
France
44° 43' 50.88" N, 6° 50' 34.44" E
FR
General info: 

Under-developed ski area little known outsuide France and close to the Italian border ( 22km/16 miles away over a pass open in Summer). Limited facilities but friendly, relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere and very reasonable prices. Most of the terrain suits beginner and intermediate skiers but there are some tough runs such as Le Telias. Two trails are reserved for snowboarders only.

BASE: 5741ft
SUMMIT: 9514ft
VERTICAL DROP: 3772ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 13
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 2
Surface: 11

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €24.90
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: €24.90
6 DAYS ADULTS: €125.50

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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