Chamonix Mont-Blanc is a ski resort in Alps, France, with an elevation range from 3,396ft (1035m) to 12,602ft (3841m). The vertical drop is 9,186ft (2800m) across 182 trails served by 47 lifts and 2,800 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Geneva Airport (GVA), about 75 minutes away by car. Chamonix Mont-Blanc receives an average of 275 inches of snowfall annually.
Late November to Early May
Average snowfall in February, Chamonix Mont-Blanc's snowiest peak-season month.
275"
Annual Snowfall
(699cm)
-2°C
February Avg High
-9°C
February Avg Low
Snowmaking covers 5% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.
275"
annual avg
182
Total Trails
47
Lifts
2,800
Skiable Acres
9,186ft
Vertical Drop
Chamonix Mont-Blanc has 182 trails: 20% green, 32% blue, 30% black, and 18% double-black.
47
Total Lifts
9,186ft
Vertical Drop
2,800m
(9,186ft)
12,602ft
Peak
3,396ft
Base
Day pass pricing across the season
$71
avg/day
January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Chamonix Mont-Blanc, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 90cm. Crowd levels are moderate.
February
100cm snow, high crowds, $82/day.
May
$55/day, 5cm snow, very low crowds.
90cm
snowfall
-3°/-10°
high/low °C
crowds
$78
day pass
100cm
snowfall
-2°/-9°
high/low °C
crowds
$82
day pass
75cm
snowfall
3°/-4°
high/low °C
crowds
$72
day pass
35cm
snowfall
8°/1°
high/low °C
crowds
$62
day pass
5cm
snowfall
14°/6°
high/low °C
crowds
$55
day pass
40cm
snowfall
2°/-4°
high/low °C
crowds
$65
day pass
80cm
snowfall
-1°/-8°
high/low °C
crowds
$82
day pass
Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Chamonix Mont-Blanc.
Adult Day Pass
$72
per day
Season Pass
$1,250
full season
Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:
Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Chamonix Mont-Blanc is included on the Mont Blanc Unlimited pass.
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Approx. 75 min drive
Alps, France 🇫🇷
45.9237°N, 6.8694°E
The drive from Geneva Airport to Chamonix Mont-Blanc takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.