Chamonix (Grands Montets) ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner

Alps, France · Base 4,052 ft · Summit 10,745 ft · Vertical 6,693 ft

Updated Nov 15, 2026, 22:00 UTC: usually opens around Nov 22.

Chamonix (Grands Montets) snow report

Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 49 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.

Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

Opens ~Nov 22

Opens around Nov 22, with 49 in. due this week, most on Wednesday (16 in.).

An Ikon Pass resort for beginners and intermediates, Jan 10 and Jan 24 are quietest.

Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.

37% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 31% intermediate and 31% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.

Chamonix (Grands Montets) is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.

■ Beginner 37% · ■ Intermediate 31% · ■ Advanced 31%

123 mapped runs (about 44 miles) and 37 lifts.

Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.

On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.

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