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Molines Piste Map and Overview
Tucked into the beautiful Queyras Regional Natural Park in the French Alps, Molines‑en‑Queyras (often paired with nearby Saint‑Véran) is a wonderfully authentic, uncrowded ski destination that gives you real mountain charm alongside downhill thrills. The ski area sits high in altitude with pistes ranging from about 1,740 m at the base up to around 2,800–2,830 m at the summit, providing a solid vertical and reliably cool conditions for snow coverage. It’s perfect if you’re after a place where you can enjoy relaxed cruising runs, scenic alpine views, and plenty of wide open spaces without the bustle of the big resorts.
Molines caters beautifully to skiers and snowboarders of mixed ability – whether you want gentle green slopes to practise on or more rolling intermediary runs to explore, it’s all here in harmony with the stunning natural surroundings. The vibe is very much about family fun and outdoor freedom, with scenic descents through larch forests, clear panoramic views, and a slower‑paced mountain town feeling that many travellers fall in love with.
Total ski area: 33 km / 21 miles
Base elevation: 1,740 m / 5,709 ft
Peak elevation: 2,830 m / 9,285 ft
Difficulty:
🟦 61% Easy
🟥 36% Intermediate
⬛ 3% Advanced
Ski Season Length and Dates
The typical ski season runs from late December to late March/early April – but exact dates vary with snowfall levels.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes – Molines‑en‑Queyras is great for beginners and progression skiing. The gentle green and blue runs around the base area make it easy and fun to learn, and the relaxed, uncrowded slopes mean you can build confidence at your own pace.
What’s included in the Ski Pass?
- Access to the Molines‑Saint‑Véran ski area (~33 km of runs)
- Use of all 13 lifts serving the pistes
- Variety of marked slopes from gentle greens to some red runs
- Snowboarding terrain and a terrain park
- Ski schools and beginner areas ready for lessons and practice
Does it include multiple resorts?
- A standard Molines ski pass covers just the local Molines‑Saint‑Véran area.
- You can also buy a broader Queyras ski pass that’s valid across several nearby mini‑stations (including Abriès and others), expanding your options.
Are there cheaper ski pass options?
- Yes – you can buy local passes for Molines alone or a regional Queyras pass that gives access to multiple small resorts, with varying pricing based on duration and age.