 Photo: Christopher Sims ©
And one of the many benefits of staying in Les Menuires sunny drenched location, along with its choices of wide and long runs, is the accessibility to Masse which peeks at 2800meters and is part of the Belleville valley. Masse has become a main attraction across the 3 valleys in recent years. And with a new infrastructure completed just 2 seasons ago, you can now take one of France’s fastest gondoliers direct from base Les Menuires to the top of Masse. Previously this took 2 gondoliers to reach Masse, and both were pretty slow in a rather 80s fabulous way.
Along with the new express gondolier came a huge viewing platform and sun deck, which provides a picking area and toilets. First thing in the morning with your flask of coffee and croissants stuffed in a pocket all set, with just the one express ski lift taking you to spectacular views over the entire Bellville valley and across the Alps toward Lydon. It’s a biblical experience, as if viewing the ends of the earth. Masse has become a main destination for skiers, especially that first ski run of the morning when the sun is hitting it. There are several runs down from the top of Masse, varying from blues to blacks, all in the top bracket for on piests adventures, and some great off piest if you’re that way inclined. With several rout options and all runs being wide, it never seems that busy, even with the crowds that venture there.  Photo: Christopher Sims © As we enter the afternoon the sun has drifted off the slopes, and although this area is still incredible to ski, there’s nothing like skiing down a sun drenched mountain. However if you to head to Masse for the last ski of the day, you will whiteness the most incredible sun as it is setting. The conditions on Masse are pretty exceptional all season. However if the weather draws in, visibility can be harsh. And as Messe has long and wide runs, but with no tree line, this can be a challenge when the visibility drops.  Photo: Christopher Sims © With good visibility and full blue skies, or some lighter clouds hovering, the views are incredible when looking over the tops of the Alps, and the wide winding runs hold breathtaking visuals. We would recommend Le Chalet De La Masse for lunch, snacks or morning coffee when heading down from Masse, just before you arrive back at the lift. With a very friendly service and spectacular views over Les Menuiers brutalist utopia town, this is one of our favourite destinations due to its pleasant vibe.  Photo: Christopher Sims ©
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