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Montchavin-Les Coches

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Montchavin-Les Coches Ski Resort Guide

Montchavin-Les Coches, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length215km
Highest Lift3,250m
Resort Height1,250m
 Nearest AirportsChambery and Grenoble
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Montchavin-Les Coches

The ski area of Montchavin-Les Coches is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,250m, with 215km of marked runs.

Summary

Montchavin-Les Coches is part of the La Plagne ski area with access to 225km of downhill skiing, with 128 marked pistes, served by a total of 109 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Montchavin-Les Coches itself (215km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other La Plagne ski resorts of Aime La Plagne, Belle Plagne, Champagny en Vanoise, Plagne 1800, Plagne Bellecôte, Plagne Centre, Plagne Montalbert, Plagne Soleil and Plagne Villages.

With ski lifts as high as 3,250m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Montchavin-Les Coches is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Montchavin-Les Coches.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Montchavin-Les Coches is 15km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Montchavin-Les Coches?

The next notable snow forecast is 29cm, expected on 19 December, with around 88cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Montchavin-Les Coches Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
13
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
30
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
80
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
10
Downhill
Total Length
215km
Cross Country
Total Length
16km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
20

La Plagne Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
18
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
33
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
73
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
10
Downhill
Total Length
225km
Cross Country
Total Length
85km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
109

Altitudes & Slopes

Montchavin-Les Coches Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,250m
Lowest Piste1,250m
Resort Altitude (Montchavin-Les Coches)1,250m
Max Vertical2,000m

Ski Slope Aspects

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Montchavin-Les Coches has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Montchavin-Les Coches
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Montchavin-Les Coches

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Montchavin-Les Coches Ski Schools and Montchavin-Les Coches Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Montchavin-Les Coches?

This ski resort is in the French Alps.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Montchavin-Les Coches is Chambery, 80 minutes drive away.

Grenoble, Annecy, Geneva, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Saint-Étienne and Sion airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 120,600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 50km of ski runs, with 295 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Montchavin-Les Coches open?

 Opened (since 14 December 2024)*
*La Plagne.

 Closes : 26 April 2025*
*La Plagne.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Montchavin-Les Coches