Les Houches – Saint-Gervais
📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 4 April 2027
Location of the alpin ski area — Les Houches – Saint-Gervais
Alpine ski area — Les Houches – Saint-Gervais
The Les Houches – Saint-Gervais ski area extends from 1,000 to 1,900 metres altitude and offers around 55 kilometres of runs. It is particularly appreciated for its forest trails and unbeatable views over the Mont Blanc massif. The ski area has 2 green, 8 blue, 13 red and 4 black runs, including the mythical La Verte des Houches — a technical black run that regularly hosts World Cup alpine ski events (Kandahar). Fun areas and a Ski Camp for children are also available. The ski lifts, including the Bellevue cable car and the Prarion gondola, allow quick access to the high-altitude runs, with the effective start of the runs at around 1,800 metres. On the Saint-Gervais and Le Fayet side, access is by the Mont Blanc tramway (included in the lift pass). Skiers wishing to ski multiple nearby ski areas can choose the Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass, opening up numerous skiing and high-altitude excursion possibilities at Chamonix, Megeve, Saint-Gervais, Courmayeur and more.
Runs and ski lifts — Les Houches – Saint-Gervais
Runs — Les Houches – Saint-Gervais (27)
- Green runs: 2
- Blue runs: 8
- Red runs: 13
- Black runs: 4
Ski lifts — Les Houches – Saint-Gervais (19 lifts)
Lift breakdown:
Average lift age: 30 years
The average age of ski lifts in France is 34 years.
Snow depth & slope openings
Last updated: 12 Nov 14:03
Snow depth
Slope openings
Ski-back to resort: Non: le retour n'est pas assuré ou n'existe pas
Snow quality: NC
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Ski pass prices — Les Houches – Saint-Gervais
For the 2026-2027 season, the alpine ski pass for Les Houches – Saint-Gervais (60.00 €) is 44.1% more expensive than the French average (41.63 €). Its ski area is 39% larger than the national average and its lift fleet is 8% smaller than the national average.
Day pass
(lowest price) 41.63 €
(average price) 84.20 €
(highest price)
| Season (prices) | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 60 € | 281 € | 965 € |
| Change vs. previous season | +1.7% | +1.4% | +1.6% |
Between 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, the day pass for Les Houches – Saint-Gervais is up 1.7%, compared with +3.3% on average across the 133 French alpine ski areas with prices on record for both seasons.
