Ski holidays in Chamonix

Beginner skiing in Chamonix

There are six nursery areas in Chamonix, as well as a number of green and blues to progress on. Les Planards in the centre of Chamonix has two drag lifts and a gentle green run to practise. Once you have gained your confidence, head up the two seater chairlift to access a slightly steeper blue and red run for further progression. 

For the beginners and those who need to get their ski legs back, Le Tour is a great area as you have easy green slopes at the bottom of the gondola. Once you feel more comfortable take the gondola to some easy blue and red slopes which aren't to steep. This area is perfectly south facing so you can enjoy the winter sun and enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery. 

Brevent is also a nice area to start in and with a lovely view of the Mont Blanc and south facing. From the Brevent area it is easy to link up to the Flegere area too. 

Intermediate skiing in Chamonix

Intermediate skiers can enjoy the sunny slopes of Le Tour, where there is a mix of blue and red runs. Make sure to have your camera ready as there are beautiful views of the valley. Les Houches has a number of tree-lined runs with gentle slopes and plenty of Alpine restaurants. 

Les Grands Montets area has mainly red and black slopes, the highest skiable mountain in the valley and is best for confident intermediates with some of the most steep and challenging pistes in the area.

Advanced skiing in Chamonix

Chamonix is known for its long, steep and challenging slopes, particularly in the Grands Montets area. You have the choice of steep pisted runs, marked but un-pisted black runs and endless moguls. If your legs aren't burning, there is also some fantastic routes in Les Houches including the famous Kanadahar run, a challenging World Cup run. 

The renowened Vallée Blanche is a must do for advanced skiers, with 23km of varying snow conditions, this off piste run really does test your skills. This course is for people who are comfortable on the slopes and want to experience off piste skiing. An instructor will discuss techniques to adapt your skills to all kinds of snow conditions (13 years + only).

Snowboarding in Chamonix

There are quite a lot of drag lifts in the beginner areas around Chamonix which isn't the easiest for first time snowboarders to navigate. If you are not a complete beginner, there are some lovely blue runs in Flégère which are served by chairlifts instead.

For the intermediates and experts, enjoy carving the blue and red pistes in Le Tour or the steeper terrain in the Brévent-Flégère area. 

Advanced snowboarders should head to the Vallée Blanche on a good snow day for 23km of varying snow conditions. Take the Petit Envers du Plan route to avoid the flat sections at the top. This course is for people who are comfortable on the slopes and want to experience off piste skiing. An instructor will discuss techniques to adapt your skills to all kinds of snow conditions (13 years + only).

If there's fresh snow, head to La Flégère for some easily accessible off piste, take the Index chairlift to access Combe Lachenal.

Mont Blanc Pass includes Les Houches, Lognan-Grands Montets, Aiguille du Midi & Montenvers, plus Megeve, Crans Montana & Courmayeur and then a 50% discount in Verbier (transport extra).

Chamonix pass includes Brévent-Flégère, Balme, Grand Montets (extra Lognan).

Free lift passes for children under 5 years are issued locally, photo ID is required. Please bring a passport sized photo.

Season dates

• Low Season: 01 Nov - 19 Dec 25
• Mid season:  20 Dec 25 - 27 Mar 26
• High Season: 28 Mar - 30 Apr 26

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.

Child AM tuition is in Argentière, every morning there will be a pick up from or near their accommodation. Children will need to be picked up at the end of their lesson in Argentière. If adults have booked tuition too the children can stay at the Panda for pick up after the adults lessons. Lessons are 9 - 11.30am. 

Child full day tuition is in Argentière and there is return transport from or near their accommodation each day. Lessons are 9 - 11.30am and 2 - 4.30pm. So, 5 hours per day.

Adult tuition is at the Savoy Meadows on Sunday and is from 2 - 4.30pm, there is no pick up from accommodation on this day. From Monday the lessons are 9am - 11.30am in Le Tour with pick up from (or near) accommodation, making own way back to Chamonix (there is a public bus).

Levels of tuition

• Beginner: never skied before
• Level 1: advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
• Level 2: low intermediate; snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
• Level 3: good intermediate; parallel turns 
• Advanced: fully confident on all slopes and looking to improve technique

Please ensure you pre-book tuition for high season dates to avoid the ski schools being fully booked.

Season dates

• Low: 01 - 27 Dec 24, 04 Jan - 07 Feb & 15 Feb - 30 Apr 25 
• High: 28 Dec 24 - 03 Jan 25 & 08 Feb - 14 Feb 25 

Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing. Up-to-date prices are confirmed at time of booking.