Chamonix FAQ
Answers to 31 common questions about skiing in Chamonix, from snow and lifts to transfers and prices, all from our data.
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- Piste network
- 81 km50.3 mi
- Lifts
- 29
- Top elevation
- 3,685 m12,090 ft
- Ski area
- Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Every question about Chamonix
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many km of pistes does Chamonix have?
Chamonix has 80.9 km of marked pistes across 49 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Chamonix have?
29 lifts (3 gondolas or cable cars, 11 chairlifts and 7 drag lifts).
Which ski area is Chamonix in?
Chamonix is part of Chamonix Mont-Blanc.
Can you get to Chamonix by train?
Yes — the station is Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi.
Is Chamonix good for beginners?
Chamonix scores 3.2/10 for beginners; 6.1% of its piste km is green and we list 0 ski schools.
Is Chamonix good for families?
Chamonix scores 5.2/10 for families, with 1 childcare provider listed and 22.5% of its pistes green or blue.
How much snow is there in Chamonix right now?
0 cm at the base and 0 cm at the top. These depths are modelled from Open-Meteo, not measured by the resort.
How snow-sure is Chamonix?
Chamonix scores 4.8/10 for snow reliability and it has glacier skiing.
Does Chamonix have glacier skiing?
Yes.
Which ski resorts are near Chamonix?
The closest resorts we cover are Courmayeur, Megève and Les Gets.
How deep is the snow at the top of Chamonix compared with the base?
0 cm at the top and 0 cm at the base, modelled from Open-Meteo rather than measured by the resort.
Is it snowing in Chamonix now?
0 cm has fallen in the last 24 hours.
How many runs of each colour does Chamonix have?
10 green, 11 blue, 13 red and 6 black, 49 in total.
What is the longest run in Chamonix?
The longest single marked run we measure is 13.4 km.
Where can I download the Chamonix piste map?
The resort publishes the current map itself; the link on this page goes straight to it, and the lift and piste tables below are generated from OpenStreetMap.
What kinds of lift does Chamonix have?
3 gondolas or cable cars, 11 chairlifts, 7 drag lifts and 2 magic carpets.
How many lifts does Chamonix run?
29 lifts serve 49 marked runs.
What is the uphill capacity in Chamonix?
About 33,610 skiers an hour, summed from the lifts we hold capacity figures for.
How many gondolas does Chamonix have?
3, plus 11 chairlifts.
Which airport is closest to Chamonix?
Geneva, about 81 minutes by road (68.5 km).
How long is the transfer from Geneva to Chamonix?
About 81 minutes by road over 68.5 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Chambéry Aix les Bains to Chamonix?
About 97 minutes by road over 83.1 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Turin to Chamonix?
About 133 minutes by road over 100.7 km, routed by openrouteservice.
Is there a railway station in Chamonix?
Yes — Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi.
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.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-Meteo