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The valley is home to four ski areas โ the Grands Montets, Brรฉvent-Flรฉgรจre, Les Houches and the Domaine de Balme, and limitless off piste terrain. Each possess some seriously tough runs, but there are also options for beginner and intermediate skiers and boarders. Getting between them requires using the valley bus service, or driving to the lifts each morning. Chamonix is a long-established, year-round working town, with a permanent population of around 12,000. This in turn means it is lively and is very well catered for in terms of aprรจs, restaurants, shops and accommodation.
The resort is home once again to our Chamonix Freshtracks Chalet, offering a varied programme of off piste, all mountain and touring holidays across the region.
The skiing for experts is as good as it gets and the valley is home to some of the worldโs top lift-served off piste descents โ including the famous Vallรฉe Blanche. All of the four main resort areas have some epic steep terrain, although sadly the top of the Grands Montets is out of action this winter, but the pistes for beginners and intermediates are slowly improving. Purchasing the Mont Blanc Unlimited lift pass makes a big difference as it also gives you access to the wooded slopes of St Gervais and Megรจve and the Italian resort of Courmayeur.
For absolute beginners, the best choices are the Trappe zone at Flรฉgรจre and the 2000 zone at Brevent. Although the Grands Montets piste map has very little for beginners, the slopes immediately above Lognan are gentle and the new Tabรฉ chairlift serves a good blue on which to progress. The wooded slopes of Les Houches offer some decent progression but the snow quality lower down can suffer.
Some decent intermediate cruising is on offer on the Grands Montets, but the main pistes can prove to be crowded at times. Longer runs are available under the Parsa chair at Brรฉvent, in the Domaine du Balme or at Les Houches โ the latter of which is perfect in bad weather when the trees add contrast during a whiteout. Day trips to St Gervais and Megรจve are also well worth it.
Over half of the marked routes on the Grands Montets are rated black, so before you even add in the off piste the areaโs credentials for advanced and expert skiers are clear. The closure of the upper cable car does make a difference however, reducing the options this winter. In the other sectors, the C. Bozon trail at Brรจvent and the Floria route at Flรฉgรจre are definitely worth trying.
Chamonix is a bustling place, with scores of hotels and restaurants and shops selling everything from tacky souvenirs to high-tech climbing gear. The car-free centre is full of atmosphere, with cobbled streets and squares, beautiful old buildings, a fast-running river and pavement cafes. Away from the centre there are lots of apartment blocks, whilst chalets can be found scattered throughout the valley.
The bustle of Chamonix and the drive required to get to the ski areas makes the centre of Chamonix itself a less than ideal base for families. Eitherย Argentiรจreย orย Les Houchesย make for a better, more family-friendly base. The valley has some good activities away from skiing, including a popular alpine coaster and dog-sledding.
Although the terrace at Lognan is a good spot for a post ski beer, head to Chamonix for your aprรจs fix. Numerous bars line the streets of central Chamonix, particularly on the Avenue Michel Croz and the Rue du Dr Paccard and these do get lively after the lifts close. Nightlife often continues into the small hours but be prepared to get a taxi back to Argentiรจre.
The Chamonix Mont Blanc ski area employs a wide variety of opening and closing dates for its various ski areas:
Updated for 2024/25
For full details see the resort’s website and note that these dates are subject to change. The Ski Clubโs expert info &advice team are also on hand to help โ call 020 8410 2009
The Chamonix Le Pass covers the Grands Montets (except the cable car to the top), the Domaine du Balme and Brรจvent-Flรฉgรจre. For those looking to visit Courmayeur in Italy, Les Houches, the Aiguille du Midi, St Gervais and Megรจve, the Mont Blanc Unlimited pass is the pass to choose – this also throws in a day at Crans Montana, too. Note that these prices may change, so check with the resortโs website for the latest or give the Ski Clubโs expert info & advice team a call on 020 8410 2009.
*Day passes for both high season (16 December to 29 March) and low season (all other dates) have not been confirmed by the resort but are expected to be in the band displayed.
Category | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
Chamonix Le Pass |
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Adult (15-64) | c. โฌ50 – 70* | โฌ183 | โฌ334 |
Childย (5-14) | c. โฌ45 – 60* | โฌ155.60 | โฌ283.90 |
Senior (65-79) | c. โฌ45 – 60* | โฌ155.60 | โฌ283.90 |
Veteran (80+) | c. โฌ45 – 60* | โฌ91.50 | โฌ167 |
Mont Blanc Unlimited |
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Adult (15-64) | โฌ64 โ โฌ90 | โฌ97.30 โ โฌ250 | โฌ176.90 โ โฌ487 |
Child (5-14) | โฌ54.40 โ โฌ76.50 | โฌ82.70 โ โฌ212.50 | โฌ150.40 โ โฌ367.20 |
Senior (65-79) | โฌ54.40 โ โฌ76.50 | โฌ82.70 โ โฌ212.50 | โฌ150.40 โ โฌ367.20 |
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The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort โenvironmentally sustainable” โ more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Chamonix โ as part of the wider Chamonix Valley resort area โ has been awarded two snowflakes out of a possible three, representing significant investment in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability; only a quarter of Flocon Vert recipients have been awarded two snowflakes โ no area has been awarded three.
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Max temp | 0ยฐc | 0ยฐc | -5.4ยฐc | -2ยฐc | -2ยฐc | -4.4ยฐc | 0.2ยฐc | 0.2ยฐc | -3.2ยฐc | 1.4ยฐc | 1.4ยฐc | -2.2ยฐc | 3ยฐc | 3ยฐc | -0.2ยฐc | 4.2ยฐc | 4.2ยฐc | 0.6ยฐc | 4.6ยฐc | 4.6ยฐc | 0.8ยฐc | 2.8ยฐc | 2.8ยฐc | -0.8ยฐc | -1ยฐc | -1ยฐc | -2.8ยฐc | -0.8ยฐc | -0.8ยฐc | -2.8ยฐc |
Min temp | -5.8ยฐc | -5.4ยฐc | -5.8ยฐc | -6.2ยฐc | -4.4ยฐc | -6ยฐc | -5.4ยฐc | -3.2ยฐc | -5ยฐc | -3.8ยฐc | -2.2ยฐc | -4.2ยฐc | -2.6ยฐc | -0.2ยฐc | -2.8ยฐc | -2ยฐc | 0.6ยฐc | -1.8ยฐc | -1ยฐc | 0.8ยฐc | -1.8ยฐc | -0.8ยฐc | -0.8ยฐc | -2.4ยฐc | -2.6ยฐc | -2.8ยฐc | -4.2ยฐc | -4ยฐc | -2.8ยฐc | -4.2ยฐc |
Feels like temp | -5.8ยฐc | -3ยฐc | -9.3ยฐc | -6.2ยฐc | -5.5ยฐc | -4.4ยฐc | -5.4ยฐc | -2.9ยฐc | -3.2ยฐc | -3.8ยฐc | -1.6ยฐc | -2.2ยฐc | -2.6ยฐc | 2.6ยฐc | -0.2ยฐc | -5.9ยฐc | 3.7ยฐc | 0.5ยฐc | -5.1ยฐc | 4ยฐc | 0.7ยฐc | -3.6ยฐc | 0.4ยฐc | -0.8ยฐc | -6.6ยฐc | -4.4ยฐc | -6.2ยฐc | -8.1ยฐc | -3.7ยฐc | -2.8ยฐc |
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Max temp | 14.2ยฐc | 14.5ยฐc | 11.5ยฐc | 16.7ยฐc | 17.1ยฐc | 13.3ยฐc | 17.9ยฐc | 18.3ยฐc | 14.1ยฐc | 18.8ยฐc | 19.1ยฐc | 14.8ยฐc | 19.7ยฐc | 20.3ยฐc | 16.2ยฐc | 20.7ยฐc | 21.4ยฐc | 17.3ยฐc | 20.6ยฐc | 21.2ยฐc | 17.2ยฐc | 19.4ยฐc | 20ยฐc | 15.4ยฐc | 14.8ยฐc | 15.3ยฐc | 12.6ยฐc | 15.6ยฐc | 16.3ยฐc | 13.4ยฐc |
Min temp | 7.4ยฐc | 11.5ยฐc | 7.8ยฐc | 7.5ยฐc | 13.3ยฐc | 8.4ยฐc | 8.6ยฐc | 14.1ยฐc | 9ยฐc | 9.5ยฐc | 14.8ยฐc | 9.4ยฐc | 10.4ยฐc | 16.2ยฐc | 10.3ยฐc | 11.5ยฐc | 17.3ยฐc | 11.6ยฐc | 12.1ยฐc | 17.2ยฐc | 11.1ยฐc | 12ยฐc | 15.4ยฐc | 10ยฐc | 9.5ยฐc | 12.6ยฐc | 8.7ยฐc | 8.5ยฐc | 13.4ยฐc | 8.6ยฐc |
Feels like temp | 7.2ยฐc | 14ยฐc | 11.4ยฐc | 7.2ยฐc | 16.2ยฐc | 13.2ยฐc | 8.3ยฐc | 17.4ยฐc | 14.1ยฐc | 9.2ยฐc | 18.3ยฐc | 14.8ยฐc | 10.1ยฐc | 19.3ยฐc | 16.3ยฐc | 11.4ยฐc | 20.3ยฐc | 17.4ยฐc | 12ยฐc | 20.3ยฐc | 17.3ยฐc | 11.8ยฐc | 19ยฐc | 15.5ยฐc | 9.4ยฐc | 14.6ยฐc | 12.5ยฐc | 8.4ยฐc | 15.2ยฐc | 13.2ยฐc |
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Max temp | 16.7ยฐc | 17.1ยฐc | 13.3ยฐc |
Min temp | 7.5ยฐc | 13.3ยฐc | 8.4ยฐc |
Feels like temp | 7.2ยฐc | 16.2ยฐc | 13.2ยฐc |
Snowfall | Next 3 days | 8.9 cm |
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Depths | Upper piste depth | No information |
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Snow conditions | Snow quality | No information |
Lifts | Lifts open | No information |
Resort opening date | Sat 07 Dec 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
Updated 25/04
Good conditions remain in play for resorts that are still open, with the snowpack holding up well above 2,000m. This is especially true after the good snowfall of the last couple of weeks, which has been retained at these higher elevations.
Things will remain broadly calm and dry for the French Alps this week, with high pressure bringing sun and fine, dry and bright conditions for many areas. The freezing line will climb gently over this weekend and into the new week, beginning at 1,750m overnight/2,250m day and rising to 2,500/3,500m.
Some precipitation may move across the region in the middle of next week – this could well fall as rain given these mild conditions.
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