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Praz-de-Lys Sommand photo 1
3.8 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Praz-de-Lys Sommand

📍 Haute-Savoie
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
16
30%
Green
22
42%
Blue
12
23%
Red
3
6%
Black
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53
Number of runs
⛰️
55 km
Skiable runs
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1,500m
Village altitude
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1,700m
Summit
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23
Lifts
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36€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Affordable (3/10) · SnowFinder price index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Praz-de-Lys Sommand is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Haute-Savoie. The ski area spans 55 km of runs between 1,500 m and 1,700 m, served by 23 lifts. Day lift pass €36 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 Praz-de-Lys Sommand

Praz-de-Lys Sommand is a nature resort at 1,500 m, perched on a plateau with a view of Mont Blanc. Its 50 km ski area, often quiet, offers quality skiing in a wild, authentic setting. Ideal for families and lovers of open space.

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  • Unspoilt, quiet plateau
  • Perfect for families
  • Affordable lift passes
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Did you know?
The resort is twofold: two high-pasture plateaus at 1,500 m, Praz de Lys on the Taninges side and Sommand on the Mieussy side, linked in winter by runs and in summer by the Col de la Ramaz.
This pass is a Tour de France regular, which has crossed it several times. The site of a memorable breakaway by Richard Virenque in 2003, it offers a full-frame panorama of the Mont Blanc massif at the summit.
The plateau's Nordic area, with its dozens of kilometres of groomed trails, is among the most beautiful in Haute-Savoie.
Atmosphere & character
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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 Praz-de-Lys Sommand

A resort on a human scale, Praz-de-Lys Sommand prioritises the quality of its welcome and its closeness over impressive figures. Its 55 km of runs are a perfect fit for a 3 to 4 day stay, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Praz-de-Lys Sommand's family reputation 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 moderate altitude of Praz-de-Lys Sommand — base at 1,500 m, summit at 1,700 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking snow reports before you leave is strongly advised. The 36€ day lift pass places Praz-de-Lys Sommand among the intermediate resorts on budget — neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Praz-de-Lys Sommand keeps its promises. A Northern Alps resort that will suit most profiles without disappointing.

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❄️ Weather at Praz-de-Lys Sommand
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
110
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📍 Village (1,500 m) vs Summit (1,700 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
1,500 m ✓
Peak-season snow depth
110 cm avg.

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.

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