Molines (1740 - 2830 m)

Nestled between 1,740 and 2,830 meters altitude at heart of Queyras massif Hautes-Alpes, Molines embodies authentic family-friendly alpine village resort maximum altitude. Composed with Saint-Véran interconnected ski domain Queyras largest, this historic destination (charming fuste timber architecture village, preserved Savoyard heritage) breathes timeless alpine authenticity, artless charm, breathtaking Mont-Viso panoramas surrounding ridges. Positioned Queyras valley (Guillestre 30 km access, Turin 150 km Italy), Molines offers maximum-altitude gliding all-levels learning terrain, convivial protected nature atmosphere. Resolutely family character: 2 children gardens (Molines+Saint-Véran), ski daycare ESF, small-scale domain no-crowd ambience. Breathtaking 360° panoramas: Mont-Viso 3,841m frontier, Queyras range culminating 2,830m, Aigues valley pristine landscapes. Maximum 1,090m vertical (1,740-2,830m) guarantees 4-5 months reliable gliding abundant natural snow.

Family alpine domain spans 33-38 kilometers slopes (sources diverge LOCAL 31-33km vs MOLINES SAINT VÉRAN 38km SKI.FR domain confusion) spread 30-34 color-coded runs (4-7 green, 4-13 blue, 5-12 red, 2 black) depending on divergent sources. Generous 1,740-2,830m altitude (SKI.FR 1,750-2,580m FALSE) = 46% artificial snow + abundant natural premium reliability December-April. Double north/south exposure = excellent gliding. Maximum 1,090-1,100m vertical (1,740-2,830m) = premium altitude domain. Varied all-level sectors: lower Molines domain larch forest (green/blue learning runs, Burge chairlift), middle Beauregard domain (varied progression runs), upper Saint-Véran Grand Serre domain (expert red FIS-homologated runs 2,830m panoramic). Ski lifts: 13 lifts (2 detachable chairlifts Burge+Cassettes, 11 varied drag lifts Beauregard I+II+others), combined significant capacity. 1 boardercross, 2 children gardens (Molines+Saint-Véran), secured ludic spaces.

Moderate/family freestyle infrastructure: 1 boardercross, 2 children ludic spaces (Molines/Saint-Véran gardens), mogul field implicit, larch forest freeride runs (advanced skiers). Competition homologations: Les Jockeys FIS-homologated Giant Slalom/Slalom since 2008 (2008 Handisport World Cup 120 athletes), regional team training possible, annual family local competitions.

Exceptional complementary Nordic domain offer: 36 kilometers Aigues Valley cross-country (+ 61.5 km Nordic itineraries varied = 97.5 km total Nordic) varied loop itineraries (2 green, 1-2 blue, 3-4 red, 1-2 black), Loups itinerary (11km wild larch/creek), Blanche refuge itinerary (16km high-mountain 2,500m), Agnel itinerary (15km transborder Italy winter-closed snowshoe), 61.5 km marked guided snowshoe trails preserved nature, ice cascade ski touring, French ESF ski school certified instructors, ESF children clubs, Queyras Regional Natural Park gateway access wild nature, après-ski authentic village restaurants chalets inns, pedestrian access 100 hectares slopes discovery walks.

Molines = "family village maximum-altitude Queyras" destination: 33-38 km alpine slopes LOCAL/MOLINES SAINT VÉRAN, 30-34 all-level runs (4-7G+4-13B+5-12R+2B), 13 lifts (2C+11D), 1,090-1,100m vertical, 1,740-2,830m altitude supremum, 46% artificial + natural snow, 2 children gardens, 1 boardercross, 36 km Nordic + 61.5 km Nordic itineraries, snowshoe Loups/Blanche/Agnel circuits, ice cascade, Queyras Regional Natural Park gateway, Mont-Viso 3,841m breathtaking panoramas, charming fuste timber village, ultra-family-budget passes, convivial no-crowd village atmosphere = unforgettable authentic family altitude mountain vacation.