Resorts·Haute-Savoie

France · Europe

Chamonix Mont-Blanc

The world capital of extreme mountaineering — the Vallée Blanche, Grands Montets, and the Aiguille du Midi.

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Base Elev

3,396 ft

Summit

12,605 ft

Vertical

9,209 ft

Acres

2,807

Trails

Lifts

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Season

Opens

Mid December

Closes

Late April

Season Length

140 days

Full Open

Early January

ChristmasDec 25

65%

New Year'sJan 1

73%

Spring BreakMid-March

88%

Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.

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370"avg annual snowfall

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Jan 5 – Mar 20

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Terrain Profile

Vertical

9,209 ft

Acres

2,807

Trails

Lifts

Beginner20%

Intermediate40%

Advanced40%

Best for

Extreme terrainOff-pisteMountaineering cultureVallée Blanche

Quick Facts

RegionHaute-Savoie

CountryFrance

HemisphereNorthern

Base elevation3,396 ft

Summit12,605 ft

Vertical9,209 ft

Total acres2,807

Annual snowfall370"

SeasonMid December – Late April

Walk-up ticket~$75

Pass

Ikon Pass

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