Forecast today: Generally clear
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The valley is home to four ski areas – the Grands Montets, Brévent-Flégère, Les Houches and the Domaine de Balme, and limitless off piste terrain. Each possess some seriously tough runs, but there are also options for beginner and intermediate skiers and boarders. Getting between them requires using the valley bus service, or driving to the lifts each morning.
Chamonix is a long-established, year-round working town, with a permanent population of around 12,000. This in turn means it is lively and is very well catered for in terms of après, restaurants, shops and accommodation.
The resort is home once again to our Chamonix Freshtracks Chalet, offering a varied programme of off piste, all mountain and touring holidays across the region.
The skiing for experts is as good as it gets and the valley is home to some of the world’s top lift-served off piste descents – including the famous Vallée Blanche. All of the four main resort areas have some epic steep terrain, although sadly the top of the Grands Montets is out of action this winter, but the pistes for beginners and intermediates are slowly improving. Purchasing the Mont Blanc Unlimited lift pass makes a big difference as it also gives you access to the wooded slopes of St Gervais and Megève and the Italian resort of Courmayeur.
For absolute beginners, the best choices are the Trappe zone at Flégère and the 2000 zone at Brevent. Although the Grands Montets piste map has very little for beginners, the slopes immediately above Lognan are gentle and the new Tabé chairlift serves a good blue on which to progress. The wooded slopes of Les Houches offer some decent progression but the snow quality lower down can suffer.
Some decent intermediate cruising is on offer on the Grands Montets, but the main pistes can prove to be crowded at times. Longer runs are available under the Parsa chair at Brévent, in the Domaine du Balme or at Les Houches – the latter of which is perfect in bad weather when the trees add contrast during a whiteout. Day trips to St Gervais and Megève are also well worth it.
Over half of the marked routes on the Grands Montets are rated black, so before you even add in the off piste the area’s credentials for advanced and expert skiers are clear. The closure of the upper cable car does make a difference however, reducing the options this winter. In the other sectors, the C. Bozon trail at Brèvent and the Floria route at Flégère are definitely worth trying.
Chamonix is a bustling place, with scores of hotels and restaurants and shops selling everything from tacky souvenirs to high-tech climbing gear. The car-free centre is full of atmosphere, with cobbled streets and squares, beautiful old buildings, a fast-running river and pavement cafes. Away from the centre there are lots of apartment blocks, whilst chalets can be found scattered throughout the valley.
The bustle of Chamonix and the drive required to get to the ski areas makes the centre of Chamonix itself a less than ideal base for families. Either Argentière or Les Houches make for a better, more family-friendly base. The valley has some good activities away from skiing, including a popular alpine coaster and dog-sledding.
Although the terrace at Lognan is a good spot for a post ski beer, head to Chamonix for your après fix. Numerous bars line the streets of central Chamonix, particularly on the Avenue Michel Croz and the Rue du Dr Paccard and these do get lively after the lifts close. Nightlife often continues into the small hours but be prepared to get a taxi back to Argentière.
Chamonix will be celebrating the centenary of the first Winter Olympics, held in the resort in 1924. A series of commemorative events will be taking place throughout the winter, culminating in the FIS Alpine World Cup taking place as part of the historic Kandahar-Arlberg Races on 2-4 February 2024. More information can be found on the Chamonix website at en.chamonix.com
The Ski Club’s Freshtracks Holiday programme will also be based back in a chalet for this winter! Our complete range of All-Mountain, Off-Piste and Touring holidays will now be based at Chalet Cachet, in the heart of the town and a stone’s through from the lifts. Check out more information on the “Our Chalets” page.
The FIS Alpine World Cup is expected to pass through the resort next season; events are scheduled to take place on 3rd and 4th February 2024 (although this is still to be confirmed by the FIS).
Category | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
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Adult (15-64) | €49.60 – €62 | €174 | €310 |
Young (5-14) | €42.20 – €52.70 | €147.90 | €263.50 |
Senior (65-79) | €42.20 – €52.70 | €147.90 | €263.50 |
Veteran (80+) | €24.80 – €31 | €87 | €155 |
Category | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
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Adult (15-64) | €76 | €116 – €220 | €232 – €365 |
Young (5-14) | €64.60 | €98.60 – €187 | €197.20 – €310.30 |
Senior (65-79) | €64.60 | €98.60 – €187 | €197.20 – €310.30 |
Veteran (80+) | €38 | €58 – €110 | €116 – €182.50 |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2 cm | 2.1 cm | 2.2 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.4 cm | 2.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.9 cm | 3.5 cm | 2 cm | 0 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.3 cm | 1.8 cm | 1.6 cm | 3.1 cm |
Max temp | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -5.5°c | -2.2°c | -2.2°c | -4.4°c | -3°c | -3°c | -4.8°c | -1°c | -1°c | -3.1°c | -4.8°c | -5.8°c | -8.8°c | -12.7°c | -12.5°c | -12.6°c | -10.5°c | -10.3°c | -11°c | -10.1°c | -10.1°c | -10.7°c | -7.6°c | -7.6°c | -8.5°c | -7.7°c | -7.7°c | -7.8°c |
Min temp | -6°c | -5.5°c | -6.4°c | -5.9°c | -4.4°c | -5°c | -4°c | -4.8°c | -5.9°c | -4°c | -3.1°c | -3.8°c | -5.8°c | -8.8°c | -12°c | -13.1°c | -12.8°c | -13°c | -14°c | -11.1°c | -11.3°c | -10.8°c | -11.1°c | -11.1°c | -9.8°c | -8.6°c | -9.2°c | -8.8°c | -8°c | -8.2°c |
Feels like temp | -9.9°c | -3.4°c | -5.5°c | -5.9°c | -2.2°c | -4.4°c | -8.2°c | -7.2°c | -9.7°c | -7.8°c | -1°c | -3.1°c | -8.7°c | -10.2°c | -14.2°c | -19.8°c | -19.8°c | -18.7°c | -19.9°c | -10.5°c | -11.1°c | -10.5°c | -14.8°c | -16.3°c | -9.8°c | -7.6°c | -8.6°c | -8.8°c | -12.8°c | -12.4°c |
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Weather | Mainly fair |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -5.5°c |
Min temp | -6°c | -5.5°c | -6.4°c |
Feels like temp | -9.9°c | -3.4°c | -5.5°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -2.2°c | -2.2°c | -4.4°c |
Min temp | -5.9°c | -4.4°c | -5°c |
Feels like temp | -5.9°c | -2.2°c | -4.4°c |
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Weather | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Clear skies | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Light rain |
Rain shower |
Partly cloudy | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Rain shower |
Rain and snow |
Light snow | Light snow |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Broken clouds |
Snow grains |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Snow shower |
Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1.9 cm | 2.9 cm | 1.4 cm | 3.4 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 9.8°c | 9.8°c | 6.5°c | 11.7°c | 11.8°c | 8°c | 9.7°c | 9.7°c | 7.3°c | 12.7°c | 12.8°c | 8.6°c | 6.5°c | 6.2°c | 2.4°c | 1.2°c | 1.6°c | -0.1°c | 3.7°c | 4°c | 1.8°c | 4.5°c | 4.5°c | 1.7°c | 7.2°c | 7.2°c | 3.9°c | 7.2°c | 7.2°c | 4.8°c |
Min temp | 1.9°c | 6.5°c | 3.6°c | 2.8°c | 8°c | 5.6°c | 5.7°c | 7.3°c | 4.2°c | 4°c | 8.6°c | 5.8°c | 4.5°c | 2.4°c | -1.1°c | -2.5°c | -0.1°c | -1.9°c | -4.2°c | 1.8°c | -1.6°c | -1.7°c | 1.7°c | -1°c | -1.4°c | 3.9°c | 0.8°c | 0.1°c | 4.8°c | 1.9°c |
Feels like temp | 1.7°c | 9.3°c | 6.2°c | 2.5°c | 11°c | 7.6°c | 5.5°c | 9.5°c | 7.1°c | 3.6°c | 11.9°c | 8.1°c | 4.2°c | 4.5°c | 0.1°c | -2.5°c | -1.6°c | -0.1°c | -4.2°c | 3.3°c | 1.6°c | -1.7°c | 4.1°c | 1.5°c | -1.4°c | 6.6°c | 3.6°c | 0.1°c | 5.5°c | 2.9°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 9.8°c | 9.8°c | 6.5°c |
Min temp | 1.9°c | 6.5°c | 3.6°c |
Feels like temp | 1.7°c | 9.3°c | 6.2°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 11.7°c | 11.8°c | 8°c |
Min temp | 2.8°c | 8°c | 5.6°c |
Feels like temp | 2.5°c | 11°c | 7.6°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 16/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 1 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 290 cm |
Lower piste depth | 10 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 6 out of 17 |
Resort opening date | Sat 09 Dec 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 14 Apr 2024 |
France gets off to a slow start over the weekend with cold temperatures and minimal snow and a freezing line sitting around the 2000m mark. High pressure dominates the weekend until Monday meaning lovely blue bird days for a great weekend of skiing. This then turns to low pressure which results in a return of snow.
As we move into the next week, there is an early flurry of snow, most notably in Chamonix and for most of the northern French Alps getting 30-40 cm’s of snow early next week. Temperatures seem to stay around the -3 degrees mark and the creeping up to -6/-7 overnight.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for the French Alps can be found on Meteo France’s website
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