Nestled in the heart of the Val Montjoie, the Les Contamines-Montjoie village resort enjoys a privileged location, snuggled between the majestic Mont-Blanc massif and the alpine landscapes of the Beaufortain. Active and appealing in every season, it has preserved its authenticity and heritage while offering leading tourist facilities. Renowned for the quality of its snow cover and the beauty of its alpine and Nordic ski areas, it’s also a gateway to the Contamines-Montjoie National Nature Reserve, a jewel of biodiversity. Labelled “Famille Plus”, the resort cultivates a warm welcome and offers a multitude of activities for all ages, in an exceptional natural setting.
Les Contamines Montjoie
Overview
Les Contamines Montjoie
📏 Altitude: 1160 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 120 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 25 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 55.8 €/day (2026-2027)
📅 Open 12 December 2026 to 10 April 2027
Overview of Les Contamines Montjoie
Les Contamines-Montjoie charms with its traditional Savoyard architecture, where restored old farms and timber chalets with flower-covered facades in summer blend harmoniously into the landscape. The village stretches along the valley, scattered with typical hamlets and dominated by the silhouettes of the Baroque churches of Sainte-Trinite and Notre-Dame de la Gorge — the latter marking the entrance to the Nature Reserve. Over 70% of the old farms have been preserved, reflecting a rich agricultural past. The tourist infrastructure, though modern, respects this heritage, offering comfortable and authentic accommodation, far from the mass urbanisation of some large resorts.
Our review — Les Contamines Montjoie
4.5/5
Ski area — key figures — Les Contamines Montjoie
- 🌟 Village resort (Haute-Savoie)
- 📏 1160 m Village altitude (2440 m Top altitude)
- 🏨 16.072 tourist beds
- 🎿 48 runs
🚠 24 ski lifts
Average lift age: 34 years
When to visit
Les Contamines Montjoie in summer
In summer, Les Contamines-Montjoie is paradise for nature and walking lovers. The National Nature Reserve, covering 5,500 hectares, offers a wealth of marked routes to discover mountain lakes (such as the magnificent Lacs Jovet), waterfalls, and rich alpine flora and fauna. The Tour du Mont Blanc passes through, making it a popular staging post. Mountain biking, climbing and alpinism are also flagship activities. The Pontet leisure park, with its swimming lake, children’s play areas, mini-golf and sports activities, is an ideal relaxation spot for families. The Baroque heritage can be discovered along the trails and on guided visits.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Glacier hiking • ✅ Mountaineering • ✅ Tree climbing • ✅ Paragliding • ✅ Spa & wellness
Les Contamines Montjoie in winter
In winter, Les Contamines-Montjoie is a top destination for skiing and landscape enthusiasts. Its alpine ski area, extending to 2,500 metres, offers 120 km of varied runs with sweeping views of Mont Blanc and the Beaufortain. The resort is also renowned for its exceptional 25 km Nordic ski area, largely laid out in the enchanting setting of the Nature Reserve — ideal for cross-country skiing and biathlon. Snowshoe walks, dog sledding, ice climbing and tobogganing complete a rich winter offering, all in the atmosphere of an authentic, convivial village.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Dog sledding • ✅ Snowshoeing • ✅ Winter walks • ✅ Paragliding
Skiing
Below are the 4 ski areas accessible from Les Contamines Montjoie: Evasion Mont-Blanc (alpin), Hauteluce – Les Contamines Montjoie (alpin), Les Contamines (nordique), Mont-Blanc Unlimited (multidomaine).
Ski area — Evasion Mont-Blanc
⛰️ Altitudes: 800 m – 2370 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 445 km
💰 Day pass: 65 €
The Evasion Mont-Blanc domain is one of France’s largest with nearly 450 km of runs, but its approach is unique. Rather than a single fully linked ski area, it is a collection of several magnificent ski areas, accessible with a common pass, organised around the iconic villages of Megeve, Saint-Gervais and their neighbours. It is an invitation to a-la-carte skiing, where you choose your atmosphere and playground each day. The skiing experience focuses primarily on two large linked sectors: the Heart of the Domain — Megeve/Saint-Gervais sector, the largest combined area, offering XXL linked skiing with exceptional panoramas over the Mont Blanc massif. It directly connects Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas-de-Veroce and the main Megeve sectors (Rochebrune, Mont d’Arbois). The atmosphere is bright, between wide high-pasture runs, forest descents and numerous well-regarded mountain restaurants. The Portes du Mont-Blanc sector — this second linked ski area, more intimate, offers 100 km of runs connecting the Jaillet sector (Megeve) to the village resorts of Combloux and La Giettaz. The skiing is gentler — a hop between charming alpine villages — with superb views over the Aravis massif and Mont Blanc. The bonus ski area: Les Contamines-Montjoie — the Evasion Mont-Blanc pass also includes access to the Contamines-Montjoie ski area. Note that this ski area is not ski-in ski-out linked to the others. Accessible by car or shuttle in a few minutes, it is renowned for its excellent snowfall and offers high-quality skiing in a wilder setting in the heart of the Nature Reserve.
Ski area — Hauteluce – Les Contamines Montjoie
⛰️ Altitudes: 1190 m – 2440 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 120 km
💰 Day pass: 55.8 €
The Les Contamines-Montjoie/Hauteluce ski area extends across 120 km of runs, between 1,164 and 2,500 m altitude, offering great terrain diversity and unbeatable views of Mont Blanc and the Beaufortain. With 48 runs (8 green, 12 blue, 19 red, 9 black) served by 25 modern ski lifts, it suits families and sporty skiers alike. The runs wind between valleys, wide slopes and fir forests. The resort has several beginner areas, a Ludoparc for children and a slalom stadium. Natural snowfall — often abundant — is complemented by a snowmaking network to guarantee optimal skiing conditions.
Cross-country ski area — Les Contamines
⛰️ Altitudes: 1160 m – 1260 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 25 km
💰 Day pass: 12 €
At the foot of Mont Blanc, the Les Contamines-Montjoie Nordic ski area is one of the most well-regarded in Haute-Savoie for cross-country skiing. The ski area offers 25 km of marked and groomed trails for both classic and skating technique, in the magnificent setting of the Contamines Nature Reserve — a true haven of peace for nature and gentle sliding enthusiasts. The ski area is accessible primarily from the Notre-Dame de la Gorge site, 5 km from the village centre. It has 6 trails for all levels: 1 initiation loop (0.5 km), 1 green trail (3 km), 2 blue trails (3 km and 5 km), 1 red trail (8 km) and 1 black trail (5.5 km). The trails follow the Bon Nant river, offering an exceptional setting in preserved nature. The ski area is also known as a four-season site, as it is also used in summer for roller skiing. It has a homologated international biathlon stadium with 20 targets, where initiation sessions are regularly offered. A 3 km illuminated loop (the blue Les Bords de Bon Nant trail) allows night cross-country skiing.
Ski area — Mont-Blanc Unlimited
⛰️ Altitudes: 1035 m – 3842 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 1000 km
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 50 km
💰 Day pass: 100 €
The Mont Blanc Unlimited pass is far more than a simple ski pass; it is a key to unlimited exploration around Mont Blanc. Offering access to a ski area of exceptional diversity and extent, it is aimed at skiers and snowboarders wishing to experience a complete Alpine experience spread across three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. In France, the pass covers the entire Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley ski areas (Brevent-Flegere, Grands Montets, Balme-Tour-Vallorcine, Les Houches) and the Evasion Mont-Blanc domain (Saint-Gervais, Megeve, Les Contamines-Montjoie). It also includes access to world-renowned tourist sites such as the Aiguille du Midi cable car, peaking at 3,842 metres, and the famous Montenvers rack railway overlooking the Mer de Glace. The adventure continues beyond borders with access to the Courmayeur domain in Italy and, conditionally, the prestigious 4 Vallees domain in Switzerland, including the Verbier resort. This international dimension makes it a unique product, ideal for skiers eager for wide spaces and discovery. From perfectly maintained runs for beginners to legendary off-piste routes like the Vallée Blanche for experts, Mont Blanc Unlimited promises total immersion in a grandiose panorama dominated by Europe’s rooftop. It guarantees a stay where each day offers a new summit to conquer and a new horizon to admire.
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Ski pass prices — Les Contamines Montjoie
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Les Contamines Montjoie.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evasion Mont-Blanc (alpin skiing) | 65 € | 324.5 € | 1189 € | 2026-2027 |
| Hauteluce – Les Contamines Montjoie (alpin skiing) | 55.8 € | 283.4 € | 865 € | 2026-2027 |
| Les Contamines (nordique skiing) | 12 € | 56 € | 101 € | 2025-2026 |
| Mont-Blanc Unlimited (multidomaine skiing) | 100 € | 480 € | 2514 € | 2025-2026 |
Additional information
- Evasion Mont-Blanc: Pour skier en illimité tout autour de Saint-Gervais, vous pouvez aussi acheter le Mont-Blanc Unlimited, un forfait donnant également accès aux sites touristiques de l’aiguille du Midi et du Montenvers entre autres.
- Mont-Blanc Unlimited:
En tarification dynamique, les prix des forfaits peuvent varier en fonction de la date et du moment où vous les acheter en ligne. Le forfait inclut, en plus du ski, l’accès illimité aux sites de l’Aiguille du Midi et du Montenvers – Mer de Glace. Il donne également accès à la patinoire, aux piscines de Chamonix et de Saint-Gervais, ainsi qu’à des avantages sur la luge des Planards et le transport dans la vallée. L’accès aux domaines de Courmayeur (Italie) est inclus sans restriction, tandis que l’accès à Verbier – 4 Vallées (Suisse) est soumis à des conditions (généralement une réduction de 50% sur le forfait journée pour les pass de 6 jours et plus).
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