Balme - Vallorcine vs Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
Balme - Vallorcine and Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) are neighbouring resorts in Chamonix Valley - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Balme - Vallorcine | Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Very good | Very good |
Beginners
Balme - Vallorcine
Limited
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
Good
Intermediates
Balme - Vallorcine
Very good
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
Good
Experts
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
Limited
Off-piste
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
Not ideal
Families
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
Limited
Snow Confidence
Balme - Vallorcine
Limited
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
Limited
Budget
Balme - Vallorcine
Very good
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Balme - Vallorcine | Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 30.5 km | 41.1 km |
| Vertical drop | 994 m | 1439 m |
| Lifts | 9 | 18 |
| Top elevation | 2254 m | 2486 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~96cm) |
| Day pass | €51.2 | €51.2 |
Piste
Balme - Vallorcine
30.5 km
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
41.1 km
Vertical drop
Balme - Vallorcine
994 m
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
1439 m
Lifts
Balme - Vallorcine
9
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
18
Top elevation
Balme - Vallorcine
2254 m
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
2486 m
Snow reliability
Balme - Vallorcine
good snow
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
good snow
Snowiest month
Balme - Vallorcine
No data
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
December (~96cm)
Day pass
Balme - Vallorcine
€51.2
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
€51.2
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Balme - Vallorcine if...
you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) if...
you want the bigger ski area.