Balme - Vallorcine vs Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
Balme - Vallorcine and Les Houches - Saint-Gervais 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 Houches - Saint-Gervais |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Not ideal |
| Budget | Very good | Good |
Beginners
Balme - Vallorcine
Limited
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
Good
Intermediates
Balme - Vallorcine
Very good
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
Good
Experts
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
Not ideal
Off-piste
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
Not ideal
Families
Balme - Vallorcine
Not ideal
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
Limited
Snow Confidence
Balme - Vallorcine
Limited
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
Not ideal
Budget
Balme - Vallorcine
Very good
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Balme - Vallorcine | Les Houches - Saint-Gervais |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 30.5 km | 36.5 km |
| Vertical drop | 994 m | 870 m |
| Lifts | 9 | 15 |
| Top elevation | 2254 m | 1887 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €51.2 | €60 |
Piste
Balme - Vallorcine
30.5 km
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
36.5 km
Vertical drop
Balme - Vallorcine
994 m
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
870 m
Lifts
Balme - Vallorcine
9
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
15
Top elevation
Balme - Vallorcine
2254 m
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
1887 m
Snow reliability
Balme - Vallorcine
good snow
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
variable snow
Snowiest month
Balme - Vallorcine
No data
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
No data
Day pass
Balme - Vallorcine
€51.2
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
€60
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Balme - Vallorcine if...
you want cruisy red runs or you're watching the budget.
Choose Les Houches - Saint-Gervais if...
you want the bigger ski area.