Montriond is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Haute-Savoie. The ski area spreads over 15 km of runs between 1,049 m and 2,350 m, served by 5 lifts. Day lift pass 57€ 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 Avoriaz – Montriond ski area, which is shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all of them. The figures shown here and on the pages of neighbouring resorts therefore describe the same ski area and the same lift pass: they are not added together.
Montriond is a village in the Aulps valley at 875 m, whose hamlet of l'Ardent is directly linked to the Avoriaz ski area (75 km, 50 runs) within the Portes du Soleil. Its Lac de Montriond, frozen in winter, is one of the most beautiful lakes in Haute-Savoie. A calm family resort in an exceptional natural setting.
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Montriond is a confidential resort on a modest scale — 15 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Montriond'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. Montriond's altitude (1,049 m at the base, 2,350 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in midwinter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is wise to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Montriond is clearly high: 57€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence — but you should be aware of it before you set off. In short: Montriond is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a sincerely family-friendly atmosphere and runs suited to everyone. It's hard to get your stay wrong here.
🏔️ Les Portes du Soleil
Twelve resorts, two countries, one lift pass: the Portes du Soleil was born in 1964 from a handful of French and Swiss mayors who had the slightly crazy idea of linking their villages across the border. The result is like a giant playground: you start the morning in Avoriaz, have lunch in Switzerland, and head back via Châtel in the evening without ever taking your skis off. The area is more rural than its Savoyard neighbours: many runs through the forest, villages that have kept their church steeples and farms, and the famous Mur suisse at Chavanette for those who like a thrill. Be aware that not everything is linked 100% by ski: a few shuttle buses complete the network.
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.
