Chamonix is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Mont Blanc, Haute-Savoie. The ski area covers 110 km of runs between 1,035m and 3,842m, served by 43 lifts. Day lift pass 77€ 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.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is the world capital of mountaineering, nestled at 1,035 m at the foot of Mont Blanc (4,808 m). Its 170 km ski area is spread across Les Grands Montets, Le Brévent and La Flégère. The Vallée Blanche (24 km of off-piste) is the most legendary glacier descent in the world. A demanding destination, wilder than the big purpose-built resorts.
- Vallée Blanche: 24 km of legendary off-piste
- Mont Blanc at 4,808m in the background
- Freeride destination #1 in Europe
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Chamonix offers 110 km of well-marked runs, an intermediate-sized ski area ideal for spending 4 to 5 days without ever doing exactly the same thing twice. The 43 lifts are generally sufficient to handle the crowds in high season. Technical terrain reigns supreme in Chamonix: with 16 black and 44 red runs on offer, confirmed skiers will find plenty to challenge them seriously. Off-piste and freeride are practised here in often excellent conditions, thanks to the altitude and the orientation of the slopes. As for snow reliability, Chamonix is in a strong position with its highest point at 3,842m: even in capricious winters, the upper runs hold up well until April. The village at 1,035m is also well placed to guarantee comfortable conditions from mid-December onwards. The budget for a stay in Chamonix is clearly high: 77€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence, but you need to be aware of it before you go. In short: Chamonix keeps its promises. A Northern Alps resort that will suit most profiles without disappointing.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
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.
