Chamonix
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Chamonix at a glance
Chamonix is a ski resort in France, part of the Chamonix Mont-Blanc area. It offers 152 km of slopes served by 49 lifts, with skiing between 1,035 m and 3,842 m (2,807 m vertical). That makes it the 30th largest of the 40 ski resorts in France listed on Intski. The season usually runs from December to May. Chamonix leans towards strong skiers, with around 33% of the slopes rated expert (black). Freestylers get 2 snow parks.
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About Chamonix
Chamonix is the birthplace of mountaineering and one of the most iconic ski destinations in the world. Nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak, this resort offers…
Resort Highlights
Chamonix is the birthplace of mountaineering and one of the most iconic ski destinations in the world. Nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak, this resort offers some of the most challenging and rewarding skiing anywhere.
The valley connects several ski areas including Brevent-Flegere, Les Grands Montets, and the legendary Vallee Blanche. Chamonix attracts expert skiers and mountaineers from around the globe with its steep terrain and breathtaking scenery.
Frequently asked questions about Chamonix
Chamonix has 152 km of marked slopes: 36 km easy (blue), 66 km intermediate (red), 50 km expert (black), served by 49 ski lifts.
The skiing in Chamonix ranges from 1,035 m at the base to 3,842 m at the top — a vertical drop of 2,807 m.
The ski season in Chamonix typically runs from December to May. Exact opening dates vary by year and snow conditions.
Chamonix is better suited to confident skiers — only around 24% of the slopes are rated easy.
Chamonix has 50 km of expert (black) slopes — about 33% of the total. It is also known for its off-piste terrain. There are 2 snow parks for freestylers.
Chamonix is a ski resort in France. It belongs to the Chamonix Mont-Blanc ski area. By slope kilometres it is the 30th largest of the 40 ski resorts in France listed on Intski.
