Ski Les Houches

Ski Les Houches for a quiet, traditional village ski resort close to Chamonix. Great for families, you can ski or snowboard on predominantly intermediate slopes, although the area has a few selections to keep beginners and expert's happy for their holiday too.

Where

If you choose to ski Les Houches, you will find it 5km away from the mecca that is Chamonix and all it's pistes! Being away from such a bustling ski resort, this resort offers a quieter family holiday and has the slopes to back it up. The area is best accessed via the Geneva airport which is about an hour drive - or you can also use Sion or Chambéry airports at close to 90 minutes.

Essentials	Suitable For	Slopes
RESORT ALTITUDE : 1000m TOTAL PISTE : 55 km LONGEST RUN : 4 km START SEASON : December END SEASON : April	OVERALL SKIING BOARDING APRÉS FAMILIES	Beginners 4 / 17% Intermediates 6 / 25% Advanced 12 / 50% Experts 2 / 8% TOTAL RUNS : 24 SNOW CANNONS : 120 / 10ha SNOW PARKS : 1 CROSS COUNTRY : km

On the slopes

When you ski Les Houches you hould know that the ski area is best for intermediate skiers as there are 12 slopes that present a moderate challenge for skiers and snowboarders out of the 55km piste area. Beginners will also enjoy the five beginner slopes and advanced skiers will enjoy taking on the legendary Le Verte slope that annually hosts one of the world's expert downhill races.

For people seeking more of a skiing challenge there is a cable car that for a small fee will carry skiers over to the many slopes of the Chamonix ski resort down the road about 6km or you can drive over to the area from the resort. Skiers and snowboarders also enjoy the snow park and night skiing that is often described as majestic with the moonlight bouncing off of the well powdered mountains. Additionally, there are three nursery areas for those who may want to take advantage of the ski instructors to perfect their art.

Ski area :

If you ski Les Houches you are also in the ski region of the Chamonix Valley along with the following resorts; Argentière, Chamonix, Le Tour, Les Houches .

Off the slopes

The area surrounding Les Houches ski resort is quiet which makes it perfect for families who want to stay away from the après ski activities of modern French ski resorts. There are plenty of activities outside for when you are off the slopes including snow shoeing, hiking trails, and ice skating among others. For those who want après ski activities the lively village of Chamonix is directly down the road and is easily reached via the cable car or by hiring a car offering plenty of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.

Tourist Office

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