Just 20 minutes from Grenoble, the Col de Porte (1,326m) is a family resort nestled in the heart of the Chartreuse regional nature park. It offers a dual vocation: an alpine area ideal for beginners and a quality Nordic area, linked to the Chamechaude area. This mid-mountain site charms with its accessibility, friendly atmosphere and preserved natural setting. In summer, it’s a favoured starting point for hikes towards the Charmant Som or Chamechaude.
Le col de Porte
Overview
Le col de Porte
📏 Altitude: 1310 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 5 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 15 km
🌟 Resort style: Snow stadium
💰 From 17 €/day (2025-2026)
Overview of Le col de Porte
Le Col de Porte is organised around the La Prairie sector, where the main facilities concentrate: ski lifts, alpine runs, a snowpark and a toboggan area. The Maison de la Montagne, situated nearby, provides services such as equipment hire, lift pass sales and activity information. The architecture is typical of mid-mountain resorts, with buildings integrated into the forested landscape. The site also has an approved biathlon stadium.
Our review — Le col de Porte
2.3/5
Ski area — key figures — Le col de Porte
- 🌟 Snow stadium (Isère)
- 📏 1310 m Village altitude (1425 m Top altitude)
- 🎿 3 runs
🚠 4 ski lifts
Average lift age: 46 years
When to visit
Le col de Porte in summer
During the summer season, le Col de Porte is a haven of peace for walkers and nature lovers. Marked trails lead to iconic summits such as the Charmant Som or Chamechaude, offering exceptional panoramas over the Chartreuse massif. Activities such as mountain biking, donkey trekking and den-building are also available, making the site ideal for family holidays or recharging breaks.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking
Le col de Porte in winter
In winter, le Col de Porte is a small family ski resort popular with Grenoble residents. The alpine ski area, though modest, is perfectly adapted to beginners and children, with gentle runs and secure facilities. The Nordic ski area, integrated into the Domaine de Chamechaude, offers a varied playground for cross-country skiers, snowshoers and biathlon enthusiasts. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, far from the bustle of the large resorts.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Le col de Porte: Col de Porte (alpin), Le col de Porte (nordique).
Ski area — Col de Porte
⛰️ Altitudes: 1310 m – 1425 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 5 km
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 15 km
💰 Day pass: 17 €
The Col de Porte alpine ski area is ideal for families and beginners, in the La Prairie sector. It has 2 drag lifts and 1 beginner carpet lift serving 3 runs: 2 blue and 1 green. A toboggan piste is also available. The ski lifts are open at weekends and during school holidays.
Cross-country ski area — Le col de Porte
⛰️ Altitudes: 1260 m – 1350 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 15 km
💰 Day pass: 9 €
Just 25 minutes from Grenoble, the Col de Porte Nordic ski area — also known as the Domaine de Chamechaude — is a well-regarded destination in the Chartreuse massif, often described as the mecca of Nordic skiing near Grenoble. The site benefits from remarkable snowfall at 1,326 metres altitude. The ski area offers 18 kilometres of groomed trails for both classic and skating technique, winding between forests and meadows. The 4 trails (1 green, 2 blue, 1 red) provide routes for all levels. A 9 km linking route also connects to the neighbouring Sappey-en-Chartreuse ski area. The site is particularly appreciated for its FFS-approved biathlon stadium, where initiation sessions are offered by the ski school. For night skiing enthusiasts, evening sessions are organised every Thursday until 8:30 pm. Non-skiers can enjoy 2 marked snowshoe routes (totalling 7 km). All services (hire, lodge, dining) are available at the trail departure.
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Ski pass prices — Le col de Porte
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Le col de Porte.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col de Porte (alpin skiing) | 17 € | 70 € | 180 € | 2025-2026 |
| Le col de Porte (nordique skiing) | 9 € | 45 € | 74 € | 2025-2026 |
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