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3.6 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Albiez-Montrond

📍 Maurienne, Savoie
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
5
19%
Green
10
37%
Blue
9
33%
Red
3
11%
Black
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27
Number of runs
⛰️
35 km
Skiable runs
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1,500m
Village altitude
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2,100m
Summit
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11
Lifts
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25€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Very affordable (2/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Albiez-Montrond is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Maurienne, Savoie. The ski area spreads over 35 km of runs between 1,500 m and 2,100 m, served by 11 lifts. Day lift pass 25€ per adult.

* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.

About Albiez-Montrond

Albiez-Montrond is a discreet family resort at 1,500 m in Maurienne. Its small 35 km ski area is ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers. An authentic, little-touristed village with a warm local atmosphere and very affordable prices.

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  • Discreet, unspoilt resort
  • Between Maurienne and Les Sybelles
  • Very affordable
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Did you know?
The resort is split in two: two mountain villages, Albiez-le-Vieux and Albiez-le-Jeune, share the balcony above the Arvan valley.
The commune's territory rises from 738 m to over 3,300 m above sea level — a height difference of more than 2,500 m, rare for a commune of a few hundred inhabitants.
Atmosphere & character
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Village
Mountain charm, well-preserved traditional architecture
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Albiez-Montrond

A resort on a human scale, Albiez-Montrond focuses on warm welcome and closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 35 km of runs are a perfect fit for a 3- to 4-day stay, especially for families or skiers who don't need to keep changing their playground. Albiez-Montrond's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Albiez-Montrond's altitude (1,500 m at the base, 2,100 m at the top) helps it keep a decent snow cover in mid-winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it's worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. The 25€ day lift pass remains reasonable for the quality of the ski area on offer. Once you add accommodation, skiing and meals, Albiez-Montrond suits those who want a good week without the final bill making them fall off their chair. In short: Albiez-Montrond is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a sincerely family atmosphere and runs suited to everyone. It's hard to go wrong with a stay here.

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❄️ Weather at Albiez-Montrond
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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cm
Annual avg.
120
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📍 Village (1,500 m) vs Summit (2,100 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Good snow from January to March.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Feb ✓
Overall reliability
Good ●●○
Base altitude
1,500 m ✓
Peak-season snow depth
120 cm avg.

Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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