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We want to make your winter holiday as enjoyable and as hassle free as possible.
We can organise your lift pass prior to your arrival.
We are an accepted partner of Compagnie du Mont Blanc, so we can have your ski pass ready and waiting for you on arrival. We do not charge you extra for this service, and guarantee that you won’t pay any more than you would at the kiosk.
We can issue passes online, with the processing time taking less than 2 minutes so you can immediately hit the slopes.
To book: Simply fill in the form below.
If you’re not sure which pass you would like then there is more information below, alternatively send us an email to [email protected] and we will get back to you with the recommended pass for your stay.
We request payment before arrival.
Booking Enquiries:
+44 (0) 1772 36 41 59
TWO TYPES OF WINTER PASS AVAILABLE
CHAMONIX LE PASS
Cham Le Pass is the cheapest pass and is focused on only skiing in locations within the Chamonix Valley.
It gives access to the ski areas within:
- Chamonix Valley
- Brevent
- Flegere (Brevent and Flegere are linked)
- Les Grands Montets
- Domaine du Balme (La Tour/ Vallorcine)
For beginners it includes:
- All beginner slopes at the above ski areas
- All the beginner slopes in town (Les Planards, Savoy, Les Chosalets & La Vormaine)
There is plenty of skiing on this pass to cover a week’s holiday, and there is easy access to the many off-piste areas at the sides of the pistes for those who want a bit of off-piste experience without having to go back-country.
MONT BLANC UNLIMITED
Mont Blanc Unlimited pass covers everything you can do in Chamonix in terms of skiing, off piste and sightseeing and offers other possibilities beyond Chamonix.
It includes:
- Les Grands Montets
- All ski areas mentioned in the Cham Le Pass (above)
- The Montenvers Train (scenic visit to the glacier)
- Entry to the Ice Cave (go inside the glacier) CURRENTLY CLOSED
- The Aiguille du Midi lift (scenic views of Mont Blanc & access to Vallee Blanche)
- Les Houches ski area (accessible by bus)
- Courmayeur ski area (Italy – accessible by bus)
- Megeve, St Gervias et Contamines ski area (France, available on passes of 2 or more days)
TRAVELLING TO THE SKI AREAS
Ski-Bus Service
All ski passes include use of all the ski-buses in town. Please note:
- It covers the areas within the Chamonix Valley only
- Stops are made in town and at the ski areas
- Bus times vary but generally run every 15-30 min depending on peak hours and time of season
- Buses run from 7am in the morning until 7pm in the evening
Ski Area Parking
There is parking available at all the ski areas. 3 of the 4 areas offer free parking. Brévent is a pay and display car park; the first hour is free, then it’s from €2 per hour.
Public Transport to Ski AreasLes Houches, Courmayeur
There are public transport links within Chamonix Valley, as well as to Courmayeur (Italy) and Verbier (Switzerland). Full details can be found on the Transport to Ski Areas page.
- Buses to Les Houches (Ligne 01) are included in the price of your ski pass (timetable)
- Buses to Courmayeur depart from the Chamonix Sud bus station. These need to be booked in advance by going to the bus station or by booking online on the SAT website. The bus is from €15 per person each way or from €22 for a day return (or €15 return if you have a Mont Blanc Unlimited pass). A bus leaves at approx. 08:30 in the morning (check the latest timetable) and two return in the late afternoon, so places are limited. You would expect to be on the slopes about 45 minutes after getting on the bus.
Driving to Courmayeur
Courmayeur: 30-45 minutes trip. Tip: If you have bought the MBU pass you can benefit from getting a reduced price tunnel pass from the Montenvers Train Station ticket office the day before or morning of travel. Don’t forget to bring your passport.
PISTE AREAS
Due to the world famous off piste terrain, it’s probably not a surprise that Chamonix has had a bit of a reputation for being a resort for the advanced skier, however this is not the full picture of Chamonix, and the resort has plenty to suit all levels of ability, from beginners and families to the most gnarliest of powder hunters.
The Chamonix valley is made up of 4 main ski areas.
These are located between 5 min and 25 minutes drive from town and are best accessed by the ski buses which are included in your ski passes. There is also plenty of parking available if you wish to drive. Brevent is in Chamonix and could be walked from some areas of the town centre. Brevent is also linked by a ski lift to the next ski area of Flegere. Further up the valley you will find Les Grands Montets which is situated in the village of Argentiere about 10 min drive from town, and finally Le Tour which is also known as Domaine de Balme and includes the small village of Vallorcine which is best accessed by skiing from Le Tour.
BREVENT
FLEGERE
LES GRANDS MONTETS
LE TOUR
BREVENT
This area is located in Chamonix town, it is walkable from the town centre but up a very steep hill so you might want to just catch one of the many buses going there instead. It is a good area for low intermediates, intermediates and advanced skiers.
It is linked to Flegere which is the next ski area in Praz village, giving a lot of terrain for those who like to ski for miles.
There is an excellent black run there called the Charles Bozon which is definitely worth a visit if you are a good skier. There is also a restaurant with excellent views up that same lift, however for those who want to enjoy the view without having to ski down a black run, you can catch the lift both up and down.
This area does also from time to time host an air bag (free) if you want to practice jumps, and a border cross route
FLEGERE
One of our favourite places in Chamonix, south facing and glorious on sunny mountain days. A great area for beginners with a lovely long green run and numerous blues and reds. Flegere caters for all ski abilities as there is also a well known black run accessing excellent off-piste, called the Floria.
Lots of ledges and edges make it a good area for snowboarders and jibbers, and you can often especially in spring see talented youngsters doing all manner of tricks off the piste there.
La Chavanne restaurant is worth a visit for ambience. Enjoy a drink while soaking up the afternoon sun with simply the best views of the Mont Blanc Massif.
LES GRANDS MONTETS
This is where the serious skiers go to! The top lift accesses a very long unpisted black run which is a heaven for powder in good snow conditions. Be aware that this ski area is also glaciated.
In the main ski area there are a couple of long reds which if you team with the nicely undulating home run, gives you a very long and steep descent. There is a black which leads to the Lavancher bowl, which is excellent for off-piste skiing.
The Grands Montets also hosts the jump park which has rails, jumps and bumps for all abilities.
Towards the bottom of the home run you will see a small sign on your right hand side for the Cremerie, this is definitely worth a visit for its delicious local fare of croutes and fondu!
LE TOUR
The family area of Chamonix, sunny and south facing.
An excellent beginner area at the bottom before you go up the main lift, has both green and a blue. Plenty blues and reds to practice on when you go up the lift to the main ski area.
It has recently been extended to the other side of the mountain, so you can now take the cable car from Vallorcine. This side offers great tree-lined routes, ideal on lower visibility days.
One of our favourite restaurants (don’t tell everyone!) is the bistro Le Café Comptoir behind the train station in Vallorcine. Be sure to book in the height of the season.
This is the area furthest from Chamonix, about 20 min drive.
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