Ski pass prices in Chamonix

Lifts usually open around the middle of December and close in April.

The winter season in Chamonix runs from 16 December 2023 to 5 May 2024. Because Chamonix is quite spread out, actual season dates may vary from ski area to ski area.

Early or late season skiing

Ski passes tend to be cheapest right at the beginning and end of the season, when snow cover is less guaranteed.

If you’re considering coming then, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on our Chamonix snow report and forecast for an up-to-date view of local conditions.

Unlike many resorts, Chamonix has a number of distinct ski areas. So the best pass for you depends on the type of terrain you like to ski, the abilities of your party and how much you're prepared to travel.

Mont Blanc Unlimited pass

The Mont Blanc Unlimited pass is for intermediate-to-expert skiers who want access to a wide range of challenging terrain, including the world-famous Vallée Blanche.

In total, you’ll get access to over 1,000km of pistes and ski areas in three different countries, including: 

• all the Chamonix ski areas (Brévent-Flégère, Balme (Le Tour-Vallorcine), Grand Montets and Les Houches) as well as the beginner areas
• Aiguille du Midi cable car
• Montenvers-Mer de Glace train
• Tramway du Mont-Blanc
• Crans Montana in Switzerland
• use of the Richard Bozon sports centre in Chamonix
• discounts on the local Chamonix cinema

On passes for 2 days or more, you’ll also get access to: 

• Courmayeur ski area
• Skyway Monte Bianco
• Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area (from Saint Gervais or Megève)
• reduced rates on the Mont Blanc tunnel between France and Italy

The Mont Blanc Unlimited pass is available from 4 hours to 21 days. You can also get one for the whole season.

Chamonix Le Pass

The Chamonix Le Pass is for skiers or snowboarders who prefer to stay on groomed runs, or venture off-piste within a secured area. It gives you access to:

• Brévent-Flégère
• Balme (Le Tour-Vallorcine) 
• Grand Montets
• the valley floor beginner areas (La Vormaine, La Poya, Les Chosalets, Le Savoy and Les Planards)

Les Houches, the Aiguille du Midi cable car and the Montenvers train are not included.

Chamonix Le Pass is available from 4 hours to 21 days. You can also get one for the whole season.

Les Houches pass

The Les Houches pass is ideal for families, beginners and skiers/snowboarders who are looking to progress beyond the nursery slopes. It gives you access to 31km of groomed pistes in the Les Houches resort - but nowhere else in the valley.

Les Houches is included in the Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass.

The Les Houches ski pass is available from 4 hours to 21 days.

Prices, offers, discounts and conditions are shown here as a guide only and may change. Further terms and conditions may apply.

These are our top tips for saving money on your ski pass.

• Come early or late in the season
• Buy a family pass
• Buy before 30 November
• Buy online at least 3 days in advance
• Buy multiple days - you’ll get a much better day rate
• Choose a Le Pass ticket over a Mont Blanc Unlimited ticket, or ski/snowboard in Les Houches only

For families with two or more children over the age of five, a family ski pass is a great way to save money on what is often one of the most expensive parts of your trip to the mountains. 

With a family ski pass:

• 2 adults and the first child (5 to 14 years) pay full price 
• up to 4 other children go free - saving you as much as €300 per child over a week

You can get a family pass for any of the Chamonix ski areas.

Don’t forget to bring a passport or ID to the lift pass office to show how old your children are.

You heard it right, you can ski for free in Chamonix ... but only if you're under five years old.

You'll still need to pay €3 for a hands-free card to get through the turnstiles, but this can be used on subsequent visits to Chamonix. 

It's a good idea to take ID for your children when you buy a hands-free card. You may be asked to prove how old they are. 

Whether you want to go snow-shoeing, climbing, or watch the kids’ first ski lesson, a pedestrian pass lets you go up without skis or a snowboard.

You can get a pedestrian pass for any of the following lifts in Chamonix: 

• Brévent-Plan Praz and the Brévent cable car
• Flégère
• Plan Joran
• Le Tour
• Vallorcine
• Le Prarion
• Aiguille du Midi
• Bellevue
• Montenvers train

Ask at any of the lift pass offices for prices.

Prefer putting your heart through its paces on the flat? 

A cross-country ski pass in Chamonix lets you ski at any of the four Nordic skiing areas in the valley. 

You’ll also be able to use the swimming pool and ice skating rink in Chamonix. 

How and where to buy

You can buy your cross country ski pass online, or at any of the cross-country ski lodges in Chamonix, Les Houches, Vallorcine and Argentière.

Book before mid-November to save money.

If you're planning to spend more than 21 days in the mountains this winter, you've got two options to save money on your lift journeys: 

• buy a season pass (or annual pass if you're planning to stay for the summer)
• buy a Mont Blanc Rapid card 

A season pass costs roughly the equivalent of a three week ski pass, so it's excellent value if you're staying in the valley for a while. You pay a fixed price and then ride the lifts as often or as little as you like.

To get the best price, you'll need to buy your season pass before 30 November 2023. Season pass prices nearly double after that date. For example, an adult Mont Blanc Unlimited season pass is €1,260 if you buy it early. After the early bird rate ends it goes up to €2,236. 

A Mont Blanc Rapid card is a pay-as-you-go service where:

• you get around 20% off the cost of a daily lift pass on all of the Compagnie du Mont Blanc lifts
• every seventh day is free
• your account is debited weekly, rather than you having to pay at the kiosk each time you go up  

You'll need to buy a €50 card upfront.

Season and annual pass prices

Mont Blanc Rapid card prices

The prices on this page do not include insurance.

You’ll be given the option to add ski insurance when you buy your ski pass. This is provided by e-gloo and normally costs around €3 a day. 

You don’t have to buy insurance from the lift company, but we can’t stress enough how important it is to have a snow sports policy in place before you come skiing or snowboarding in Chamonix.  

Hopefully you’ll never have an accident. But if you have to be helicoptered off the mountain, or spend any time in hospital in France, you could end up with a huge bill.