The Ski Resort
Les Grands Montets is the largest and most famous area of the ski area Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
The resort has the reputation of having some of the steepest and most difficult slopes within Europe.
Naturally, there is also a great number of wide and well groomed slopes for sportsmen at beginner and intermediate levels.
The higher skiing area of the resort, which has its highest point at 3300m above sea level, is situated within a glacier area, which makes it essential to take good care to stay on track at all time. The north-facing slopes will not provide you with a great suntan however you can be sure that snowconditions are well-preserved until the end of season.
The divers and partly challenging slopes will provide a unique skiing adventure for anyone whilst especially the off-piste skiing opportunities seem to be unlimited.
Interesting facts
- Elevated between 1,235 m and 3,300 m, the Ski Resort is among the 10 highest elevated Ski Resorts in France. The vertical drop from summit to base is 2,065 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in France is 819 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
- Average snow depth during the season is 170 cm at summit elevation and 94 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 182 cm at summit elevation and 142 cm at the base. Therefore Les Grands Montets (Vallée de Chamonix) is among the 10 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in France.
- Les Grands Montets (Vallée de Chamonix) features 81 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in France is 78 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 23 sunny days.