The Montgenèvre ski resort under the snowThe Montgenèvre ski resort in the Hautes-Alpes
©The Montgenèvre ski resort in the Hautes-Alpes|OT Montgenèvre

Things to do in Montgenèvre if the weather is bad

Ideas of activities for when it rains or snows, or if it’s very cold
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Renowned for its vast ski area, sun and authentic atmosphere, the resort of Montgenèvre also has some unforgettable experiences when the weather turns nasty.

Treat yourself to a well-being break facing the mountains

Montgenèvre just might make you like bad weather. The Balnéo & Spa Durancia centre, dedicated to well-being, is an invitation to a moment of aquatic cocooning-style relaxation, with a view of the surrounding peaks. In the heated indoor and outdoor pools of the balneo area, you can enjoy a countercurrent river, ebullating beds, a hammam and a sauna. Then, head for the well-being area, with its Kneipp circuit, saline mist cabin and outdoor Onsen baths. And if you feel like it, the NUXE spa has a range of face and body care treatments and (solo or duo), carried out with the products of the famous brand of cosmetics.

A woman bathes in the outdoor pool at the Durancia Balneo & Spa Nuxe in MontgenèvreThe Durancia Balneo & Spa Nuxe in Montgenevre, in the Hautes-Alpes Department
©The Durancia Balneo & Spa Nuxe in Montgenevre, in the Hautes-Alpes Department|OT Montgenèvre
    The red seats in a cinemaThe Jean Gabin cinema is located in Montgenèvre, in the Hautes-Alpes department.
    ©The Jean Gabin cinema is located in Montgenèvre, in the Hautes-Alpes department.|Wernerredlich/Pixabay

      Take in a film at the Jean Gabin Cinema

      When the sun refuses to show, what could be better than a good film in the comforting atmosphere of a mountain cinema? The Jean Gabin Cinema, in the middle of the resort of Montgenèvre, is easy to get to on foot, and the cinema has a varied programme including many films for kids. From mid-December to mid-April, there are two screenings every day: one at the end of the afternoon at 5.30 and one in the evening at 8.30. Here’s a tip for you, to combine the pleasures of a film and that of a good mountain meal: if you lunch or dine in a restaurant in Montgenèvre and the bill is at least €18 per head, show it at the entrance to the cinema. You’ll get your film at the unique price of €6,50!

      Enjoy a meal at Isabel

      A restaurant whose delicacies will have you travelling to the other side of the border… Facing the runs in Montgenèvre, the restaurant Isabel serves refined and quality home-made Italian cuisine. If the weather is bad, its fine, crusty pizzas will bring back your smile. But maybe you’ll want to try a delicious pasta dish or a tartare. And don’t forget to try their desserts, tiramisu or parfait glacé before you leave.

      A pizzaThe restaurant Isabel, in Montgenèvre, serves refined and quality home-made Italian cuisine.
      ©The restaurant Isabel, in Montgenèvre, serves refined and quality home-made Italian cuisine. |ITorres/Unsplash

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