Chamonix Ski Areas: Where to Ski & Board

The Chamonix Mont Blanc area offers diverse alpine skiing and snowboarding terrains for all levels. Use this guide to quickly find the best resort for your trip.

Major Ski Resorts Comparison

The wide variety of Chamonix ski areas offer alpine/downhill skiing and snowboarding in the Chamonix Mont Blanc region.

This table covers the largest ski domains, accessible by both the Chamonix Le Pass (CLP) and Mont Blanc Unlimited (MBU), unless noted otherwise.

Resort Best For Vertical Drop / Max Elevation Total Ski Area Key Features & Pass Access
Les Grands Montets Advanced, Off-Piste, Freeriders 2,000m / 3,295m ~28km North-facing slopes ensure great snow. Mecca for expert skiers. Base in Argentière.
Brévent-Flégère All Levels, Views 1,800m (Flégère) / 2,525m (Brévent) ~45km (combined) Sunniest slopes, spectacular panoramic views. Directly accessible from Chamonix town.
Le Tour & Vallorcine Beginners & Intermediates 1,000m / 2,165m ~29km (combined) Gentle slopes, perfect for progression. Vallorcine section is quiet and picturesque with forested runs.
Les Houches All Levels, Families, Forest Skiing 900m / 1,900m 55km Features forested runs and hosts the World Cup downhill races. MBU Access ONLY (or a local Les Houches pass).
AreaSki LevelVertical Drop / Max ElevationKey Features & Access
Aiguille du Midi / La Vallée BlancheAdvanced, Off-Piste ONLY2,807m / 3,842mAccess to the legendary Vallée Blanche glacier route. Requires a guide, avalanche gear, and MBU pass.

These low-elevation areas are perfect for novices, children, and those learning to ski or board. All are accessible with both CLP and MBU passes.

  • Les Planards (1,062m – 1,242m):

    • Location: Just 2 minutes from central Chamonix.

    • Features: Large, accessible open area with 1 red, 1 blue, and 2 green runs. Flood-lit night slope available.

  • La Savoy (1,049m):

    • Location: At the foot of Le Brévent, in the center of Chamonix.

    • Features: Fantastic beginners’ slope with artificial snow, ski kindergarten, and easy rolling carpet/drag lift access.

  • La Vormaine (1,480m):

    • Location: Sunny slopes at the foot of Charamillon.

    • Features: Perfect playground for new skiers/boarders. Offers a ski kindergarten.

  • Les Chosalets (Lower Altitude):

    • Location: Near Argentière (base of Grands Montets).

    • Features: Very gentle slopes, ideal for children and first-time learners.

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