Vallorcine
A pretty little village close to the Swiss border with gondola access to Le Balme area
Vallorcine is a small, relatively quiet French village at the eastern end of the Chamonix Valley, just a few kilometres from the Swiss border.
Beyond Argentière is the small village of Vallorcine, accessing the Domaine de Balme ski area.
Who should stay in Le Tour
The skiing on offer in Vallorcine is ideal for beginners. It's gentle and generally sunny here, making it a good choice for families.
Combined with the spectacular views back down the Chamonix Valley, this area is well worth a visit. Just bear in mind that both villages are small, so basing yourself here means that accommodation and dining options are pretty limited.
| Location | Distance from Chamonix (km) | Best for |
| Vallorcine | 15 | Traditional alpine charm |
| Le Tour | 11.5 | Proximity to Le Tour ski area |
| Argentière | 9 | Proximity to Grands Montets ski area |
| Le Lavancher | 6 | Seclusion |
| Les Tines | 4.5 | Quiet hamlet vibe |
| Les Praz/Les Bois | 2.5 to 3 | Proximity to Brevent-Flegère ski area |
| Chamonix | 0 | Being in the heart of things |
| Cham Sud | 0.75 | Central location |
| Les Bossons | 3.5 | Easy access to Cham via cycle path |
| Les Houches | 8.3 | Proximity to Les Houches ski area |
| Servoz | 16 | Easy access to Evasion resorts |
Things to do in Vallorcine
You can take a walk through the beautiful Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve in summer, or jump on your road bike and try out some of the routes in the Chamonix Valley or even down into Martigny and Switzerland. Take a look at some of our suggested cycle routes here.
Vallorcine is part of Le Balme / Le Tour ski area and connects to this area via its own gondola which is open in both summer and winter, giving you access to lots of walking routes and mountain bike trails. In winter there's lots of cross-country skiing to be done, taking you through the surrounding woodland and up onto the mountain tops. It's also a great place to be for access to beginner and intermediate slopes.
If you're going off the beaten track, then why not stay in a mountain hut or refuge?
Things To Do in Vallorcine
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Snowshoe Guided Walks
Explore the fantastic natural scenery around Vallorcine, Le Tour and Montroc by going off the beaten track on snowshoes!
How to get to Vallorcine
Transfers for Chamonix
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers two great value shuttle services as well as a private service from Geneva and Lyon Airports to the Chamonix Valley. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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Mont Blanc Transfers
Mont Blanc Transfers offer private transfers with fully electric vehicles in and around the Chamonix valley. They operate from airports and train stations towards the ski resorts.
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Private airport transfers
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers shared and private transfers from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, the surrounding area and other resorts across the Alps. With unbeatable prices for both shared and private journeys, everyone can save money!
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Private airport transfers
From the airport to the slopes, they handle the rest. Geneva's most trusted private ski transfers.
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Private airport transfers
Running for nearly 30 years, this company provides airport transfers from Geneva Airport to all major ski resorts in France, as well as Verbier.
Property For Sale in Vallorcine
Property for Sale in Vallorcine
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Chalet for Sale, Vallorcine
A beautifully restored maison du pays close to both the Swiss border and the Chamonix valley with ski touring and hiking on the doorstep.
Price: €1,370,000
