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Chamonix Overview

NORTHERN ALPS / CHAMONIX

Related:

Haute Savoie Northern Alps

Nearby:

Les Houches Passy

First Hand Reports

Elevation

1,042m

Base

3,275m

Summit

2,233m

Vertical Drop

Trails

121

308 Hectares

Lifts

82

6 types

Snowfall

501cm

Annual Snowfall

50cm

Nov

65cm

Dec

138cm

Jan

130cm

Feb

89cm

Mar

75cm

Apr

Best known for

# 5 Expert Terrain in Europe
# 4 Expert Terrain in France
# 1 Expert Terrain in Haute Savoie

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Where to Stay

Plan Your Trip

Ski Rental Lift Access

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Nov 29, 2025

Projected closing date

May 03, 2026

Projected Days Open

164

Days Open Last Year

158

Years Open

102

Average Snowfall

501cm

Terrain

Beginners Runs

13%

Intermediate Runs

36%

Advanced Runs

37%

Expert Runs

14%

Runs in Total

121

Longest Run

19 km

Skiable Terrain

169 km

Snow Making

22 km

Lifts

82

Gondolas & Trams

32

High Speed Sixes

6

High Speed Quads

7

Quad Chairs

5

Triple Chairs

5

Surface Lifts

27

Inside Scoop

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Reviews

Marc Lambert

Europe's best resort for high-altitude skiing. Fantastic for off-piste and ski touring. And plenty of activities in town for après-ski or for those who don't ski.

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