Col de Porte is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Chartreuse, Isère. The ski area stretches over 3 km of runs between 1,326 m and 1,788 m, served by 5 lifts. Day lift pass 18€ 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.
Col de Porte is a family resort at 1,320 m in the Chartreuse, 20 min from Grenoble. Its 20 km of runs are ideal for beginners and families. It was on these slopes that Léo Lagrange built the first mountain refuges in the 1930s.
- 30 min from Grenoble
- Unspoilt Chartreuse
- Nordic and alpine skiing
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Col de Porte is a modest, low-key resort, with 3 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where you come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Col de Porte's family reputation is well deserved: 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. Col de Porte's modest altitude, from a base at 1,326 m to a summit at 1,788 m, makes it sensitive to changes in the weather. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow bulletins before you leave is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 18€, Col de Porte is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to fit in plenty of days out without breaking the bank, it is a genuine and often overlooked spot. In short, Col de Porte does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
