Skiing and Boarding in Chamonix

Chamonix offers a multitude of slopes for all levels, each ski area having its own merit. Tremendously long slopes,
skiing through the trees, freeride and off-piste, beginners slopes : an infinite number of possibilities for snowriders and mountain lovers alike.

The Grands Montets (1235 m - 3300 m) Wide open spaces

The pistes are spread over 3 mountainsides (the Argentière glacier, Lognan and the Pendant) and offer tremendous on and off-piste possibilities. Ski or board adjacent to the glacier and
take advantage of excellent snow conditions right up until early March.
For freestyle fans, a new snowpark and boardercross are open at the mid-station of Lognan.

Brévent / Flégère (1030 m - 2525 m) Panoramic skiing

These 2 ski areas have been linked by a cable car since 1997 and offer one of the most outstanding panoramas of the Alps. South-facing slopes with a wonderful variety of pistes and
enviable views over the Mont-Blanc Massif. Gently acquire a tan in this idyllic environment whilst enjoying skiing on slopes adapted to all skiing abilities.
» Brévent ski map
» Flégère ski map

Le Domaine de Balme (1453 m - 2270 m) In the heart of nature

Accessed via the villages of Le Tour and Vallorcine, the snow-covered alpine pastures offer numerous possibilities on two distinct mountain sides. From Charamillon, enjoy the wide open gentle slopes overlooking the entire Chamonix valley and on the Vallorcine side,
ski beautiful tree-lined pistes bordering on Switzerland.
» Domaine de Balme ski map

Les Houches (950 m - 1900 m) ski nature

Delightful forest runs for the pleasure of all snowriders.
110 snow canons mean that 23 hectares can be supplemented by culture snow
» Les Houches ski map

Low valley ski areas

Les Planards (1062 m - 1242 m)

Just 2 minutes from the centre of town, large ski area for beginners and intermediate skiers with 4 runs (1 red, 1 blue and 2 greens). 41 snow canons guarantee conditions all winter long. Restaurant, sun terrace and free parking.

La Vormaine (1480 m) : Beginners skiing

Located at the foot of Charamillon on the Balme ski area, these sunny slopes are ideal apprentice skiers and snowboarders, as for little ones (ski kindergarten run by the ski school).

Le Savoy (1049 m) : Beginners skiing

In the heart of Chamonix, at the foot of the Brevent, 2 drag lifts and a rolling carpet welcome beginners and children for their first turns. Artificial snow and ski kindergarten.