Les Contamines-Montjoie is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Évasion Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie. The area covers 120 km of runs between 1,164 m and 2,480 m, served by 32 lifts. Day lift pass €56 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.
ℹ️ These figures refer to the Les Contamines – Hauteluce ski area, shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all. The figures shown here and on neighbouring resort pages therefore refer to the same ski area and the same lift pass: they are not added together.
Les Contamines-Montjoie is a natural resort with the 'Village de caractère' label, at 1,164 m in the Mont Blanc valley. Its 120 km ski area offers remarkable snow reliability thanks to its altitude and orientation. Popular with families and nature lovers, far from the bustle of the larger resorts.
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- At the foot of Mont Blanc
- Unspoilt family ski area
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Les Contamines-Montjoie offers 120 km of well-marked runs, a medium-sized ski area ideal for spending 4 to 5 days without ever doing exactly the same thing twice. The 32 lifts are generally sufficient to handle the flow in high season. The family reputation of Les Contamines-Montjoie is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, 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. The altitude of Les Contamines-Montjoie (1,164 m at the bottom, 2,480 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover throughout midwinter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Les Contamines-Montjoie is clearly high: €56 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Les Contamines-Montjoie lives up to its promises. A Northern Alps resort that will suit most profiles without disappointing.
🏔️ Évasion Mont-Blanc
Megève, Saint-Gervais, Combloux, La Giettaz and Les Contamines-Montjoie, joined together at the foot of the roof of Europe. Megève, created in the 1920s by the Baroness de Rothschild, who wanted a French Saint-Moritz, remains the resort of French elegance: a medieval village, horse-drawn carriages, Michelin-starred tables. Skiing here is rather gentle, on long runs through the forest with generous sun exposure. One nuance: of the 445 km announced by the lift pass, only 263 km are actually linked by lifts; Les Contamines and Cordon require a transfer. The panorama of Mont Blanc, however, is constant.
The other resorts in the area
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.
