Chamonix-Mont-Blanc at a glance
- Ideal for
- Advanced and expert skiers: 28 red runs, 14 black
- More than skiing: Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace
- South-facing skiing opposite Mont Blanc (Brévent-Flégère)
- Less suitable if
- Skiing in one go: four separate areas
- Counting the euros: €76.50 a day in high season
- Reliable snow early in the season: staged opening
Weather, snow and webcams in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
Comfort
What to do in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc besides skiing
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc piste map and ski area
Beginners: Le Savoy and Les Planards in town · beginner areas at Planpraz and La Flégère
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Chamonix Le Pass · 1 day | €76.50 | €65 |
| Chamonix Le Pass · 6 days | €373 | €317.10 |
| Mont-Blanc Unlimited · 1 day | €104 | €88.40 |
| Mont-Blanc Unlimited · 6 days | €499 | €424.20 |
2026-2027 prices · High season, 19 Dec → 9 Apr · free under 5 · cheaper online, a few days ahead · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Book your skis before you go
- 4 Skiset shops in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (4 shops) and Snowrental (7) · rent near the gondola you will take
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lesson, 6 half-days | €360 |
| Children's lesson ages 5-12, 6 lessons of 2h30 | €231 |
| Piou Piou ages 3-4, 6 lessons of 2h30 | €267 |
| Private lesson 2 h, 1 or 2 people | €160 |
Piou Piou ESF from age 3 at Les Planards; Evolution 2 takes children from age 3 at the Panda Club. · Evolution 2 advises booking ahead: places are limited.
When to ski in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Best time: January to March
Getting to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
On site
85 place du Triangle de l'Amitié, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Where to eat and unwind in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
No après-ski on the slopes: you head back down to town, which has about ten night bars
Restaurants in the resort
Breton buckwheat galettes and Savoie cheeses
📍 Centre, rue du Dr PaccardRebuilt Savoyard farm, vegetables from the home garden
📍 Hameau Albert 1erMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
130 m slide, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam (ages 12 and over)
Entry from €6.70Pool, whirlpool and sauna chalets, 2-hour access
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Chamonix ski area open?
Partial opening possible from 28 November 2026 depending on snow conditions. Les Grands Montets opens on 5 December, Brévent-Flégère and Balme on 12 December, Les Houches on 19 December. The season ends on 2 May 2027 at Les Grands Montets.
Are the Chamonix ski areas linked?
No, except Brévent and Flégère. You need to take the bus or the train to get to Les Grands Montets, Balme or Les Houches. The Chamonix Le Pass lift pass includes buses from Chamonix to Vallorcine.
How much does a lift pass cost in Chamonix?
Chamonix Le Pass costs €76.50 for an adult day and €373 for 6 days in high season (19 December to 9 April), versus €61.20 a day at the start and end of the season. Mont-Blanc Unlimited costs €104 a day and €499 for 6 days. Bought online a few days ahead, the pass costs less.
Is Chamonix suitable for beginners?
Yes, in the valley: Le Savoy and Les Planards in Chamonix, Les Chosalets in Argentière, Le Tourchet in Les Houches. Higher up, there is a beginner area at Planpraz and at La Flégère. The large ski area remains geared mainly to advanced skiers (28 red runs, 14 black).
Can you get to Chamonix without a car?
Yes. From Paris, allow about 6h30 by train with a change at Saint-Gervais-Le Fayet for the Mont-Blanc Express train. In the valley, the Chamonix Mobilité buses and the train serve Les Houches, Les Praz, Argentière and Vallorcine.
Can you ski the Vallée Blanche?
It is a glacier off-piste descent of about 20 km and 2,800 m of vertical drop from the Aiguille du Midi. It is done with a guide, as the tourist office presents it; the cable car ride up must be booked. The Mont-Blanc Unlimited pass includes the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix Le Pass does not.
Sources and method
Resort profile: domaineschamonix.montblancnaturalresort.com, montblancnaturalresort.com, chamonix.com, compagniedumontblanc.fr
Opening dates: chamonix.com, domaineschamonix.montblancnaturalresort.com
Grands Montets: works: montblancnaturalresort.com, compagniedumontblanc.fr
Lift passes: compagniedumontblanc.fr, montblancnaturalresort.com, chamonix.com
Accommodation: chamonix.com
Ski area: chamonix.com, compagniedumontblanc.fr
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, chamonix.com
Getting there: chamonix.com
Restaurants and activities: compagniedumontblanc.fr, chamonix.com
Webcams and reports: montblancnaturalresort.com, chamonix.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Photo Ercan Evcimen / Pexels · Photo Adrien Daurenjou / Pexels · Daniel Simpson, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons · Photo Manon Ridet / Pexels.
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