Chamonix offers unparallelled backcountry descents including the classic Vallee Blanche (always take a guide for off-piste), and 140 km of superb pistes. Instruction is available at all levels, whether it’s fun lessons for children, or advanced off-piste tuition.
Ski touring routes range from from one day explorations to the famous Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. There’s also two terrain parks, though the natural terrain provides more than enough enough hits and kickers to keep you happy. Regular free shuttle buses and trains run between the four ski areas.
The south facing slopes have amazing Mont Blanc views and are great for mixed ability groups. Cat tracks make natural lips and there’s great powder runs in the bowls. Descends to Chamonix at one end and Les Praz at the other. More info on Brevent & Flegere
Wild high mountain slopes with huge unpisted areas, and a terrain park. For many, the quintessential Chamonix area. More on Les Grands Montets
Wide slopes near the Swiss border and wonderful tree runs. More on Le Tour & Vallorcine
Tree runs and great slopeside restaurants. A good place when there’s bad weather elswhere in the valley. More on Les Houches
The Mont Blanc Unlimited pass includes access to Courmayeur (Italy, 30 mins away) and Verbier (switzerland, 90 mins away), which are both well worth visiting — especially Courmayeur. Particularly useful if there’s bad weather.
