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⛰️ Chamonix

The birthplace of alpinism. Extreme terrain, legendary freeride, and Mont Blanc on the doorstep.

Altitude
Summit3,842m
Base1,035m
Vertical2,807m
Terrain
Total pistes170km
Runs70
Lifts49
Season
OpensDec
ClosesApr
Transfer1h 10m
Lift Passes
£58
Day pass
6-day pass£290
Getting There
AirportGVA
Transfer1h 10m
Geneva
// Run Distribution

170km · 70 runs

10%
28%
42%
20%
● Green 10% ● Blue 28% ● Red 42% ● Black 20%
// French Alps

Why ski Chamonix?

Chamonix is not for the faint-hearted. This is where serious skiing lives — the Vallée Blanche off-piste route, the Grands Montets couloirs, and the Aiguille du Midi cable car to 3,842m. The town itself is cosmopolitan and walkable, and the lift network connects five separate ski areas. Beginners have limited options but experts will never want to leave.

// Ratings
Beginner 2/5
Off-Piste 5/5
Après-Ski 4/5
Snowpark 3/5
Family 3/5
// Top Reasons to Visit

What makes Chamonix special

01Vallée Blanche — 22km off-piste glacier run to Chamonix
02Aiguille du Midi cable car — 3,842m panoramic views over Mont Blanc
03Grands Montets — steep couloirs and serious freeride terrain
04Brevent & Flégère — incredible views back across to Mont Blanc massif
05Six separate ski areas covering vastly different terrain
// Where to Stay

Accommodation price guide

Per person per night — prices vary by season and booking lead time.

Budget
£45
per person / night
Shared rooms, basic B&B, self-catered apartments on the periphery.
Mid-Range
£120
per person / night
3–4 star hotels, comfortable half-board chalets, good ski-in/ski-out access.
Luxury
£350
per person / night
Premium catered chalets, 5-star hotels, best ski-in/ski-out locations.
// Insider Knowledge

Book a local guide for the Vallée Blanche rather than doing it alone — the crevasse field at the top catches out confident skiers every season. And avoid school holidays at all costs.

// Bespoke Ski Planning

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