Skiing in Chamonix Valley
The birthplace of mountaineering and home to legendary off-piste terrain beneath Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe.
Ski Resorts in Chamonix Valley
12 ski resorts in Chamonix Valley
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix)
In the heart of Haute-Savoie, the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley brings mountain dreams to life. Explore its 5 ski resorts, push your limits to Aiguille du Midi, and discover the history of alpinism while skiing magical slopes facing Mont Blanc.
Balme - Vallorcine
Ski area Balme - Vallorcine Argentière In the mood for wide open spaces and gentle slopes? Then head for the Domaine de Balme Vallorcine, the "Ski Nature" spot par excellence. Departing from the authentic villages of Le Tour (11km from Chamonix) and Vallorcine, discover an area with two faces, nestled in unspoilt mountain pastures. Two sides, two atmospheres: - Côté Le Tour (Charamillon): Bathe in the light on wide, gentle slopes overlooking the entire Chamonix valley. It's the ideal playground for skiing pleasure and contemplation. - Côté Vallorcine (Vallorcine side): A change of scenery and a plunge into the heart of a fir-tree forest for hushed, wild skiing on the edge of the Swiss border. The little extra that makes all the difference: Become the star of the slope! Try out our filmed Slalom Area. Accessible to all, this stage allows you not only to time yourself, but also to take home the video of your exploit. On your marks...
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
Domaine skiable Brévent - Flégère Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Discover the sunny side of Chamonix! Facing due south and bordering the nature reserve, this area offers skiing pleasure for all levels, enhanced by a breathtaking panorama of the Roof of Europe. From superb combes to groomed pistes, ski right up to the legend. Easy access Reach the summits in the blink of an eye: - From the heart of Chamonix for the Brévent sector. - From Les Praz (3 km away) for the Flégère sector. - For novices: The Savoy ski area, at the foot of the resort, is the ideal playground for your first turns. Get your adrenalin pumping! The area isn't just beautiful, it's fun: - Brévent side: Feel like flying? Head for the Freestyle area on lift 2000. Perfect your tricks on our 5 rails or take the plunge on the giant Airbag, under the watchful eye of ESF instructors. - Côté Flégère: Thirsty for speed? Defy the stopwatch on the La Chavanne speed track and set the speedometer soaring!
La Poya (Chamonix)
La Poya ski Resort Vallorcine In Le Buet, opposite the SNCF train station of the same name, this friendly ski area is the perfect place for all kinds of winter sports: downhill skiing, snowboarding and snowscooting. ESF kindergarten, departure point for snowshoe walks and ski touring. Thursdays during the French school vacations: night skiing! From 5pm: parallel slalom, 6pm: torchlight descent followed by night skiing until 9pm. Night skiing access + 1 drink included = 12€ (free for holders of a Poya day or week pass)
Les Bossons
Located near Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Les Bossons offers skiing on steep terrain and breathtaking views of glaciers. The resort features an exceptional cable car network connecting to high peaks like the Aiguille du Midi.
Les Chosalets (Chamonix)
Les Chosalets (Chamonix) is a small ski area in Chamonix Valley, France. It has 0.4 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 1,226 m to 1,253 m, a vertical drop of 27 m.
Les Grands Montets
Ski area Grands Montets Argentière Located between 1,235 and 2,800 meters, the Grands Montets ski area offers breathtaking vertical drops and “grand-scale” skiing right next to the glaciers. This is where skiing is experienced on a massive scale. A major first milestone: the new Grands Montets comes to life this winter—for the 2026 Christmas holidays, the new 10-person gondola connecting Argentière to Lognan will begin service. In Lognan, visitors will also discover the new access hall at the base area, new dining options—a brasserie and an electric bike rental—as well as public restrooms. The second phase, scheduled for the 2027–2028 winter season, will mark the project’s culmination with the opening of the new 3S detachable cable car, connecting Lognan to the summit of Grands Montets at an altitude of over 3,000 meters. More comfortable and offering better wind resistance, this new facility will restore access to the summit by ski lift, which has been suspended since the 2018 fire.
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais
Les Houches - Saint-Gervais is a ski area in Chamonix Valley, France. It has 36 km of pistes served by 15 lifts, including 2 gondolas and cable cars and 8 chairlifts. The slopes run from 1,000 m to 1,900 m, a vertical drop of 900 m.
Les Planards (Chamonix)
Les Planards (Chamonix) is a small ski area in Chamonix Valley, France. It has 1.9 km of pistes served by 4 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 1,053 m to 1,242 m, a vertical drop of 189 m.
Le Tourchet (Chamonix)
Le Tourchet (Chamonix) is a small ski area in Chamonix Valley, France. It has 0.6 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 1,005 m to 1,068 m, a vertical drop of 63 m.
Passy - Plaine Joux
Passy - Plaine Joux is a ski area in Chamonix Valley, France. It has 7.8 km of pistes served by 7 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 1,329 m to 1,722 m, a vertical drop of 393 m.
Vormaine
Vormaine is a small ski area in Chamonix Valley, France. It has 2.5 km of pistes served by 4 lifts. The slopes run from 1,483 m to 1,611 m, a vertical drop of 128 m.
Chamonix Valley at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 12 resorts
Total Resorts
12
Total Piste km
149 km
Total Lifts
79
Elevation Range
1,000–3,768 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
316
Where to start in Chamonix Valley
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Passy - Plaine JouxVery good
- 2.Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)Good
- 3.Les Grands MontetsGood
Best value
- 1.Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix)Good
- 2.Balme - VallorcineGood
- 3.Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)Good
Top Resorts in Chamonix Valley
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) | 41 | 1,478 | 18 |
| Les Houches - Saint-Gervais | 37 | 850 | 15 |
| Balme - Vallorcine | 31 | 994 | 9 |
| Les Grands Montets | 26 | 1,565 | 10 |
| Passy - Plaine Joux | 8 | 393 | 7 |
| Vormaine | 3 | 128 | 4 |
| La Poya (Chamonix) | 2 | 154 | 2 |
| Les Planards (Chamonix) | 2 | 189 | 4 |
| Le Tourchet (Chamonix) | 1 | 63 | 2 |
| Les Chosalets (Chamonix) | 0 | 26 | 2 |
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