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
47
Lifts
49
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.
Optimal Windows
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
47
Lifts
49
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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Jan 5 – Mar 20
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