Chamonix Ski Resort
Chamonix offers an excellent array of shops, restaurants, bars and other activities to keep you occupied whilst you’re not skiing. With cobbled streets, medieval church towers and traditional chalets aplenty, it is attractive not only to the adrenaline-seeking experts but also to the lovers of alpine scenery. The ski resort is not one single resort but six ski areas spread along the Chamonix valley. This means that although the resort is not a ski-in-ski-out destination, there is a huge range of skiing available to explore.
Why choose Chamonix
Legendary big-mountain terrain:
Chamonix is globally renowned for off-piste skiing, including the famous Vallée Blanche — a 22 km glacier descent that’s a bucket-list run for experienced skiers.
High altitude & dramatic views:
The Aiguille du Midi cable car takes you to 3,842 m, offering panoramic views of Mont Blanc and access to high-mountain routes.
Varied ski terrain across the valley:
There are five main ski areas — Les Houches, Le Brévent & La Flégère, Grands Montets, Le Tour / Balme, and Vallee Blanche — offering everything from tree runs to steep glacier skiing.
Authentic Alpine town:
Unlike purpose-built resorts, Chamonix is a historic, lively town with a mix of mountaineers, luxury tourists, and ski bums, with cobbled streets, chalet architecture, and great mountain culture.
Year-round appeal:
Beyond skiing, Chamonix offers snowshoeing, ice climbing, paragliding, and panoramic sightseeing even in non-winter months.
Chamonix Transfer Time
1h
30m
Best For...
- Authentic Alpine town
- Epic freeride and big mountain terrain
- Great variety of slopes
- High-altitude skiing & glacier access
- Year-round destinations
Resort Statistics
- Resort Altitude 1,035m
- Skiing Altitude 3,840m
- Total Ski Area 150km
- Lifts 65
- Green Runs 7km
- Blue Runs 42km
- Red Runs 55km
- Black Runs 41km
- Cross Country 40 km
