Flegere and Brevent

Flegere ski area

A pleasant five to ten minute walk from the chalet, the sunny bowls and slopes of Flegere are deservedly popular, and it has no flat spots and very few narrow or green runs, so it's ideal for snowboarders.
Flegere has a massive variety of pistes, so it's ideal for mixed ability groups. Beginners can find their feet in beautiful high mountain scenery on the easy greens of La Trappe, the more experienced can explore the vast natural playground of hits and kickers, and everyone can meet for Vin Chaud at the mid-station.
There's very good off-piste to be had around the Flegere area (we recommend you take a guide for off-piste, or join a guided group). It's a particularly great place after a big powder dump as it's relatively uncrowded.
Flegere is linked to Brevent creating an enormous ski area, (Flegere/Brevent piste map here) all with spectacular views of Mont Blanc - especially the Mer de Glace glacier from the top of the newly refurbished Index chair.
Particular favourites of ours are the huge, rolling, exhilarating red Crochus with its awe-inspiring views, which was where the photo at the top was taken, and the relaxing tree-lined curves of the newly re-modelled Evettes blue that takes you to the Brevent Liaison cable car.

Brevent ski area

Brevent's wide and varied pistes include some superb terrain. It's another ideal place for a mixed group as there's a well connected network of blues, with big sweeping reds above them. The spectacular "Charles Bozon" black run is another favourite of ours - the scenery that unfolds as you wind around the crags of the top is truly amazing. Those who'd rather not risk the descent can still take the top cable car up and have a coffee or lunch on the terrace of the Panorama restaurant.

Flegere and Brevent pistes:

Green: 3
Blue: 9
Red: 11
Black: 5

Access to Flegere: Just a short walk from the chalet to the lift.
Access to Brevent: Linked to Flegere, or accessible from the base in Chamonix. It's ten minutes drive and parking is one or two euros, or catch the free regular bus service. The bus is for best for Brevent as it's an uphill walk from the train station.

Where to lunch:

At Flegere, the cheerful Chavanne hut has good food on its sunny terrace, and barbecues whenever weather permits.
At Brevent, the lower, self service part of the Bergerie restaurant is the best value. The Panorama restaurant at the very top of Brevent (though expensive) is worth splashing out on if it's a clear day, especially as a treat for any non-skiing friends

...more photos of the Chamonix slopes on our blog