Balme - Vallorcine vs Les Grands Montets
Balme - Vallorcine and Les Grands Montets 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 | Les Grands Montets |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Very good |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Very good | Very good |
Beginners
Balme - Vallorcine
Limited
Les Grands Montets
Good
Intermediates
Balme - Vallorcine
Very good
Les Grands Montets
Good
Experts
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Les Grands Montets
Very good
Off-piste
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Les Grands Montets
Good
Terrain Park
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Les Grands Montets
Not ideal
Families
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Les Grands Montets
Limited
Snow Confidence
Balme - Vallorcine
Limited
Les Grands Montets
Limited
Budget
Balme - Vallorcine
Very good
Les Grands Montets
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Balme - Vallorcine | Les Grands Montets |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 30.5 km | 25.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 994 m | 1565 m |
| Lifts | 9 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 2254 m | 3233 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €51.2 | €51.2 |
Piste
Balme - Vallorcine
30.5 km
Les Grands Montets
25.8 km
Vertical drop
Balme - Vallorcine
994 m
Les Grands Montets
1565 m
Lifts
Balme - Vallorcine
9
Les Grands Montets
10
Top elevation
Balme - Vallorcine
2254 m
Les Grands Montets
3233 m
Snow reliability
Balme - Vallorcine
good snow
Les Grands Montets
good snow
Snowiest month
Balme - Vallorcine
No data
Les Grands Montets
No data
Day pass
Balme - Vallorcine
€51.2
Les Grands Montets
€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 Les Grands Montets if...
you want challenging terrain.