Chamonix for Families
Chamonix scores 5.2/10 for families: Village elevation 1,030 m, Pool, ice rink or cinema 3 of 3 and Drive time from the main airport 81 min.
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- Piste network
- 81 km50.3 mi
- Lifts
- 29
- Top elevation
- 3,685 m12,090 ft
- Ski area
- Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Family score
- 5.2Family
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Village elevation | 1,030 m |
| Pool, ice rink or cinema | 3 of 3 |
| Drive time from the main airport | 81 min |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Childcare facilities | 1 |
| Pools | 4 |
| Ski schools | 0 |
Tips for families
- Chamonix scores 5.2/10 for families.
- 22% of the piste network is green or blue, the easiest classification.
- 1 childcare facility are listed in the resort.
- The village sits at 1030 m.
Easy pistes
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Vioz | Blue | 2,224 m7,300 ft | 387 m1,270 ft |
| Arolles | Blue | 2,004 m6,570 ft | 373 m1,220 ft |
| Retour Flégère | Blue | 1,609 m5,280 ft | 234 m770 ft |
| Blanchots | Blue | 1,416 m4,650 ft | 265 m870 ft |
| Trappe | Green | 1,111 m3,650 ft | 159 m520 ft |
| Accès Flégère | Blue | 1,070 m3,510 ft | 173 m570 ft |
| Chavanne | Blue | 979 m3,210 ft | 255 m840 ft |
| Libellules | Green | 950 m3,120 ft | 149 m490 ft |
| Planards | Blue | 946 m3,100 ft | 184 m600 ft |
| Verte 2000 | Green | 750 m2,460 ft | 116 m380 ft |
| Retour Planpraz Verte | Green | 651 m2,140 ft | 41 m130 ft |
| Retour Brévent Bleue | Blue | 442 m1,450 ft | 14 m50 ft |
| Savoy | Green | 425 m1,390 ft | 77 m250 ft |
| Tétras | Blue | 398 m1,310 ft | 79 m260 ft |
| Grépon | Green | 381 m1,250 ft | 49 m160 ft |
| Évettes | Blue | 289 m950 ft | 48 m160 ft |
| Blatière | Green | 199 m650 ft | 9 m30 ft |
| Retour Planpraz | Green | 167 m550 ft | 25 m80 ft |
| Samaran | Green | 139 m460 ft | 15 m50 ft |
| Liaison | Green | 67 m220 ft | 2 m10 ft |
| Evettes | Blue | 14 m50 ft | 0 m0 ft |
| Vioz | Blue | — | — |
9 unnamed connecting sections, 2 km1.2 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Chamonix score 5.2/10 for families?
The three inputs that move the score most are Village elevation 1,030 m, Pool, ice rink or cinema 3 of 3 and Drive time from the main airport 81 min.
Is there childcare in Chamonix?
1 childcare provider are listed in OpenStreetMap for Chamonix.
How many ski schools are there in Chamonix?
0.
How much of Chamonix is easy skiing?
22.5% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Chamonix?
1,030 m, with lifts to 3,685 m.
Are there magic carpets in Chamonix?
2 magic carpets are mapped in Chamonix.
How far is Chamonix from Geneva airport?
Geneva is about 81 minutes by road from Chamonix (68.5 km).
How high is Chamonix?
The highest lift-served point is 3,685 m, with the village at 1,030 m, a vertical of 2,653 m.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)