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Chamonix resort profile
Chamonix Valley · Haute Savoie · France · 1000–3842 m
Altitude1000-3842 m
Vertical drop2842 m
Slopes174.6 km
Lifts70
Resort base in the Chamonix Valley ski area.
- Altitude1035 mRegionMont BlancStateHaute SavoieCountryFrance
Chamonix Valley ski area
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Chamonix is part of this ski area.
The shared ski-area profile combines 9 component ski areas. Terrain and lift totals refer to the complete statistical ski-area scope.
Component ski areas: Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) · Grands Montets – Argentière (Chamonix) · Balme/Les Autannes – Vallorcine/Le Tour · Les Houches/Saint-Gervais – Prarion/Bellevue (Chamonix) · Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) · La Poya – Vallorcine · Les Planards · Le Tourchet · Les Chosalets
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ValleyChamonix valleyMountain rangeMont Blanc GruppeVertical drop1000 - 3842 metersDescent2842 meters
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Chamonix.
Chamonix is a resort base in the Chamonix Valley ski area. The statistical scope combines 9 component ski areas. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 174.6 km of slopes, 1000-3842 m altitude, 70 lifts. Intermediate terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 44%.
Ski areaAltitude range1000–3842 m97% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix174.6 km slopes97% confidenceSki areaLift network70 lifts97% confidence
Very large ski area9 component ski areasHigh-alpine terrain
Ski-area scale
174.6 km. A very extensive network supports multi-day exploration and distributes visitors across more terrain. The statistical profile combines 9 component ski areas.
Terrain character
The mix leans toward intermediate terrain while retaining useful variety. The largest share is about 44%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
High-alpine resilienceStrong vertical rangeDense lift accessHigh published capacity
Altitude resilience
The high-alpine top elevation is a structural advantage for retaining colder snow, although exposure can increase wind and visibility sensitivity. The 2842 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure
About 2.5 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 97,116 persons, about 1387 persons/hour per lift and 556 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 83.8 km, averaging about 1.2 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Chamonix Valley.
The slope mix leans toward intermediate skiers, while still offering variety. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Extensive terrain networkSlopes80 ski slopesTotal174.6 kmBlue58.6 km34%Red77 km44%Black39 km22%Ski routes (published)24 km
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Chamonix Valley.
The ski area has 70 lifts. Among lifts with published type data, the t-bar / platter category represents about 39%. Chairlifts and gondolas together account for about 48% of the published type mix. Lift type is not published for about 4% of all lifts. The network provides about 2.5 slope km per lift.
Dense terrain accessHigh published capacityAerial tramway 7%Chairlift 33%Gondola 15%Funicular 2%T-bar / platter 39%Rope tow / baby lift 4%
Statistics and comparative context for the individual ski areas within Chamonix Valley.
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)
32% of slopesLargest terrain component · High-alpine reach · Strong vertical range
Slopes
56 km
Altitude
1030–2525 m
Vertical
1,495 m
Lifts
17 lifts · 24% of lifts
Terrain / lift
3.3 km/lift
Lift capacity
29,022 p/h
Lift length
14.7 km
Difficulty mixBlue11 km (20%)Red25 km (45%)Black20 km (36%)
Grands Montets – Argentière (Chamonix)
17% of slopesSupporting terrain component · High-alpine reach · Strong vertical range
Slopes
29 km
Altitude
1252–2765 m
Vertical
1,513 m
Lifts
8 lifts · 11% of lifts
Terrain / lift
3.6 km/lift
Lift capacity
17,795 p/h
Lift length
10.1 km
Difficulty mixBlue6 km (21%)Red9 km (31%)Black14 km (48%)
Balme/Les Autannes – Vallorcine/Le Tour
17% of slopesSupporting terrain component · Dense lift access · Intermediate-terrain emphasis
Slopes
29 km
Altitude
1453–2250 m
Vertical
797 m
Lifts
13 lifts · 19% of lifts
Terrain / lift
2.2 km/lift
Lift capacity
15,880 p/h
Lift length
12.4 km
Difficulty mixBlue13 km (45%)Red16 km (55%)
Les Houches/Saint-Gervais – Prarion/Bellevue (Chamonix)
32% of slopesMajor terrain component · Easier-terrain emphasis
Slopes
55 km
Altitude
1000–1900 m
Vertical
900 m
Lifts
15 lifts · 21% of lifts
Terrain / lift
3.7 km/lift
Lift capacity
19,859 p/h
Lift length
26.7 km
Difficulty mixBlue25 km (45%)Red25 km (45%)Black5 km (9%)
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix)
Route / freeride terrainRoute / freeride terrain · Reaches 3000 m+ · Strong vertical range
Altitude
1035–3842 m
Vertical
2,807 m
Lifts
5 lifts · 7% of lifts
Ski routes
24 km
Lift capacity
5,220 p/h
Lift length
16.6 km
La Poya – Vallorcine
1% of slopesLocal-scale component · Compact vertical range · Dense lift access
Slopes
2 km
Altitude
1350–1550 m
Vertical
200 m
Lifts
4 lifts · 6% of lifts
Terrain / lift
0.5 km/lift
Lift capacity
2,120 p/h
Lift length
1.1 km
Difficulty mixBlue1 km (50%)Red1 km (50%)
Les Planards
1% of slopesLocal-scale component · Compact vertical range · Dense lift access
Slopes
2.5 km
Altitude
1062–1249 m
Vertical
187 m
Lifts
4 lifts · 6% of lifts
Terrain / lift
0.6 km/lift
Lift capacity
4,720 p/h
Lift length
1.1 km
Difficulty mixBlue1.5 km (60%)Red1 km (40%)
Le Tourchet
0% of slopesLocal-scale component · Compact vertical range · Dense lift access
Slopes
0.6 km
Altitude
1007–1069 m
Vertical
62 m
Lifts
2 lifts · 3% of lifts
Terrain / lift
0.3 km/lift
Lift capacity
1,500 p/h
Lift length
0.6 km
Difficulty mixBlue0.6 km (100%)
Les Chosalets
0% of slopesLocal-scale component · Compact vertical range · Dense lift access
Slopes
0.5 km
Altitude
1200–1290 m
Vertical
90 m
Lifts
2 lifts · 3% of lifts
Terrain / lift
0.3 km/lift
Lift capacity
1,000 p/h
Lift length
0.5 km
Difficulty mixBlue0.5 km (100%)
Ski pass
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Published ticket prices and terrain-adjusted value.
The adult day pass offers strong terrain value relative to the published slope network.
Strong terrain valueTicket Price Price/km Daycard adult €100 €0.57/km 6-day adult €480 €2.75/km Daycard child €85 €0.49/km 6-day child €408 €2.34/km
Altitude
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Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.
The mapped terrain is entirely above 1,000 m and is predominantly above 2,000 m. This generally supports colder snow retention and reduces dependence on vulnerable low-elevation return terrain.
High-elevation majorityNo low terrainLargest share: High (≤3000m)Intermediate (≤2000m)45%High (≤3000m)55%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
About 59% of mapped terrain falls in a steeper class, while 41% is moderate or gentler. Advanced experience is advisable across a meaningful part of the ski area, and expert judgement is useful on the steepest sectors or in difficult snow. Very or extremely steep terrain accounts for 21%, compared with 38% in the bit-steep and steep bands, so expert judgement is relevant on a meaningful subset of the technical terrain.
Advanced/expert terrainMeaningful very-steep shareModerate or gentler41%Bit steep19%Steep19%Very steep19%Extrem. steep2%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
South-facing terrain is prominent. It can provide sunnier skiing, but surfaces are more likely to soften early and lose snow faster during mild or late-season periods.
Sunny but melt-sensitiveLargest share: EastNorth4%East48%South45%West3%
Chamonix is, without doubt a skiers resort with extensive piste for intermediates and advanced skiiers. We went for five days. We would have needed ten to cover the area available. Plenty of snow fo..
Address
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AddressOffice de Tourisme de la vallee de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Place du Triangle de lAmitie, 85 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc FrancePlaceChamonix Haute Savoie France
Contact
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Websitechamonix.com
Mountain intelligence
Why this resort matters now
Efficient short-break base. Strong weather support with low current risk; 13°C upper mountain, 5 km/h wind, 14 mm /48h precipitation.
Evidence confidence100%
Current setup92/100
Weather95/100
Risk6/100
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