La Vallée de Chamonix

Location of the alpin ski area — La Vallée de Chamonix

Alpine ski area — La Vallée de Chamonix

Chamonix has around ten ski areas covering approximately 120 km of runs. Several are small beginner areas perfect for family skiing. The 4 main substantial ski areas are: Argentiere/Grands Montets — a high-altitude, predominantly technical ski area, situated between the Argentiere glacier and the Mer de Glace, with 28 km of runs. Brevent/Flegere — a ski area directly accessible from the Chamonix town centre or from Les Praz. Mostly technical skiing, facing due south opposite the Mont Blanc massif, with 56 km of runs. Les Houches/Prarion — a family ski area with accessible and technical runs, linked to Saint-Gervais by the Mont Blanc tramway. Sunny skiing with fine views over the Chamonix valley and forest runs for a magical atmosphere, with 55 km of runs. Balme/Vallorcine — a family, sunny ski area with fine views of the Mont Blanc massif, with 29 km of runs. From the summit of the Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m), it is possible to undertake the most famous off-piste route in France: the Vallee Blanche descent (the Mer de Glace). In good snow years, the descent can reach all the way to the valley — 2,800 m of pure natural descent. Otherwise, it ends at the Montenvers site (rack railway). The route varies from very technical to relatively easy depending on snow conditions. Any reasonably competent off-piste skier can attempt it. In any case, hiring a mountain guide is strongly recommended, as you will be skiing on the glacier.

Runs and ski lifts — La Vallée de Chamonix

Average lift age: 32 years

Ski pass prices — La Vallée de Chamonix

For the 2025-2026 season, the alpine ski pass for La Vallée de Chamonix (74.00 €) is 111.4% more expensive than the French average (35.00 €). Its ski area is equivalent to the national average and its lift fleet equivalent to the national average.

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