Ski Lifts/Areas & Skipass Offices in Chamonix

Les Houches has 2 cross-country ski areas, both of which are free to use.

Vallorcine offers 8km of marked cross-country ski trails, suitable for beginners and intermediates. The circuit loops round from Vallorcine to Le Buet, meaning that you can start from either village, both of which are easily accessible by train.

The Chamonix cross-country ski trails are easily accessed from the centre of town and are located near to the sports centre.

The Argentiere ski de fond trails weave through the pine woods and the small hamlets of Les Choselets and Les Grassonets.

The Brévent gondola delivers efficient high-speed access to the ski area, from the centre of Chamonix town - almost.

Nestled just off to the right of the main gondola at Le Tour is La Vormaine ski area, a beginner's ski area with four lifts.

The Aiguille du Midi summits at a height of 3,842m and is the starting point for the famous Vallée Blanche off-piste route. There is a dedicated lift pass office here which can sell you tickets not only for the Midi but also any of the other lifts in the valley.

This ticket office is situated at the base of the Vallorcine cable car and is just a minutes walk from the train station.

This ticket office not only sells tickets for the Montenvers train but also all other lift passes for the area that Compagnie du Mont Blanc cover.

The Prarion gondola gives access to the whole of the Les Houches ski area; the local bus stops right outside and there is a car park within just a few minutes walk.

The Le Tour ski area is at the end of the valley, towards the Swiss border, and is easily accessed by bus or car, with plenty of parking.

Les Planards is very much a family and beginner area, with nursery slopes and other fun activities on offer. Situated just beside the Montenvers Train station it's easily accessible.

La Flégère is a large south-facing ski area accessed by a cable car from the village of Les Praz; you can reach this lift pass office at the bottom of the cable care in just 10 minutes by bus, train or car from Chamonix town.

Les Grands Montets cable car (otherwise known as GM) is located an easy walk from Argentière town centre and is also on the main bus line, as well as being very near to Argentière train station.

Bellevue is a cable car lift located in the centre of Les Houches, easily accessible by bus or by car, it has a large car park.