Chamonix

Chamonix is the go-to destination for expert skiers, mountaineers and climbers.

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Chamonix is world-renowned for its challenging runs, extreme off piste terrain, and striking alpine scenery.

The valley is home to four ski areas – the Grands Montets, Brévent-Flégère, 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 après, 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.

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Pros and cons

World-famous off piste and steep terrain
Stunning views wherever you are
Great choice of other ski areas on Mont Blanc Unlimited lift pass
Bustling town with lots going on

Separate mountains are not the easiest to get to
Bad weather can shut the best runs
Still some old lifts and serious queues in key spots
Not much for beginners and limited extent for intermediates

On the Slopes

The skiing for experts is as good as it gets and the valley is home to some of the world’s top lift-served off piste descents – including the famous Vallée 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 Megève and the Italian resort of Courmayeur.

For Beginners

For absolute beginners, the best choices are the Trappe zone at Flégère 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 Tabé 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.

For Intermediates

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 Brévent, in the Domaine du Balme or at Les Houches – the latter of which is perfect in bad weather when the trees add contrast during a whiteout. Day trips to St Gervais and Megève are also well worth it.

For Advanced/Expert & Off Piste

Over half of the marked routes on the Grands Montets are rated black, so before you even add in the off piste the area’s 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 Brèvent and the Floria route at Flégère are definitely worth trying.

In the Resort

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.

For Families

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. Either Argentière or Les Houches 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.

For Après

Although the terrace at Lognan is a good spot for a post ski beer, head to Chamonix for your après 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 Argentière.

Getting to Chamonix

The Chamonix Valley is incredibly accessible from Geneva airport, with transfers generally taking under an hour and a half, traffic dependant. Public buses also run the same route, although travel times extend to two and a half hours and the spread out nature of the valley lends itself to having a car. The drive from the UK is also one of the shortest around, expect to be on the road from Calais for about 10 hours.

Geneva airport: 1.5 hours (driving/transfer) or 2.5 (public bus)
Chambéry airport: 2 hours (driving)
Calais: approximately 10 hours driving (559 miles)

Season Dates & Lift Pass Prices

Season Dates

The Chamonix Mont Blanc ski area employs a wide variety of opening and closing dates for its various ski areas:

Opens:
- 30 November – Grand Montets & La Balme (Potential for 24 November if conditions allow)
- 7 December – Brevent
- 21 December – Vallorcine & Les Houches

Closes:
- 6 April – Les Houches
- 14 April – Vallorcine & La Balme
- 21 April – Brevent
- 27 April – Grand Montets

Lift Pass Prices

Updated for 2024/25

For full details see the resort’s website and note that these dates are subject to change. The Ski Club’s expert info &advice team are also on hand to help – call 020 8410 2009

The Chamonix Le Pass covers the Grands Montets (except the cable car to the top), the Domaine du Balme and Brèvent-Flégère. For those looking to visit Courmayeur in Italy, Les Houches, the Aiguille du Midi, St Gervais and Megève, 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 resort’s website for the latest or give the Ski Club’s 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
Adult (15-64)	c. €50 – 70*	€183	€334
Child (5-14)	c. €45 – 60*	€155.60	€283.90
Senior (65-79)	c. €45 – 60*	€155.60	€283.90
Veteran (80+)	c. €45 – 60*	€91.50	€167
Mont Blanc Unlimited
Adult (15-64)	€64 – €90	€97.30 – €250	€176.90 – €487
Child (5-14)	€54.40 – €76.50	€82.70 – €212.50	€150.40 – €367.20
Senior (65-79)	€54.40 – €76.50	€82.70 – €212.50	€150.40 – €367.20

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Ski Club Recognised: Environmentally Sustainable Resort

The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable” – more information can be found here.

As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Chamonix – as part of the wider Chamonix Valley resort area – 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 – no area has been awarded three.

Chamonix was accredited in 2013 and renewed in 2017
Special focus was paid to educational measures taken by the resort
The reduction in emissions and transition plan away from fossil fuels has been particularly praised by the Flocon Vert scheme

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Max temp	-2.4°c	-1.6°c	-3.4°c
Min temp	-5.6°c	-3.4°c	-5.2°c
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Max temp	0.4°c	0.8°c	-2°c
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Max temp	-1.4°c	-0.8°c	-3°c
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Snow expected	0.2 cm	1.2 cm	3.2 cm
Max temp	-1.4°c	-0.8°c	-3.2°c
Min temp	-4.4°c	-3.2°c	-5.8°c
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.8 cm	4 cm
Max temp	-0.6°c	-0.2°c	-2.2°c
Min temp	-4°c	-2.2°c	-4.2°c
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Max temp	-1.8°c	-1°c	-2°c
Min temp	-3.6°c	-2°c	-3.4°c
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Max temp	0.4°c	1°c	-0.6°c
Min temp	-2.6°c	-0.6°c	-2.6°c
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Max temp	14.3°c	14.4°c	11.4°c
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Max temp	15.2°c	15.7°c	12.7°c
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Max temp	16.3°c	16.9°c	13.6°c
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Min temp	9.3°c	14.1°c	8.4°c
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Max temp	17.3°c	17.9°c	14.8°c
Min temp	10°c	14.8°c	9.6°c
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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	21.8 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	No information
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 06 Dec 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 19 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

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Updated 02/05

Warm temperatures start the weekend, with the freezing line hitting 4,000m during the midday sun on Friday. This will fall, however, over the course of the long weekend, eventually hitting 2,000m on Monday evening and staying low throughout the new week.

Cloud will dominate this weekend, and with it will come precipitation. This will begin as rain on Saturday, but as things turn cooler this will turn to snow, with around 5cm falling across the region over Sunday evening, Monday and throughout Tuesday; this will fall on higher ground only as the freezing line remains on or just above 2,000m. High pressure returns in the middle of the week with plenty of fine, dry and bright conditions

Thus concludes this season’s snow overviews; thank you to everyone who has read them this season, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

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