First Time Skiing in Chamonix
The Chamonix valley offers a wealth of excellent beginner areas both suitable for adults and children:
| Beginner's area | La Vormaine | Le Savoy | Les Chosalets | Les Planards | Les Chavants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Location | Le Tour (Balme) | Brévent & Flégère | Les Grands Montets |
Chamonix town centre | Les Houches |
| Number of Beginner Slopes | Children snow garden & 2 green & 1 blue | 3 green & 3 green at altitude | 3 green | 2 green, 1 blue & 1 red | Children snow garden & 2 green at altitude |
La Vormaine (1462 m) - Le Tour (La Balme)
Situated at the foot of the ‘Balme’ (le Tour) ski area, this is a very large sunny beginners area ideally suited for skiers, snowboarders and even the very little ones (children garden). It offers 2 green and 1 blue run and at altitude it offers many more mild blue runs.
Le Savoy (1049 m ) - Le Brévent & Flégère (1894 - 2000m)
Located in the centre of Chamonix, at the foot of the Brévent ski lift. Le Savoy has two drag lifts, a magic carpet and a snow garden, welcoming beginners and children starting out on their first ski adventures. Artificial snow cannons ensure consistent snow coverage. At higher altitudes le Brévent offers another green slope and a further two greens can be found on the Flégère side.
Les Chosalets (1252 m) - Grands Montets
Situated at the foot of the Grands Montets, in the middle of the forest, this beginners’ area offers two drag lifts and a wide green run. It is also the location of the Panda Club and is ideally located near plenty of snack bar-restaurants where the whole family can gather and have lunch together!
Les Planards (1062 m - 1242 m) - Chamonix town centre
Located only two minutes from Chamonix town centre. Les Planards offers 4 pistes in total (one red, one blue and two green pistes), making it the biggest ski area in the valley for beginners of all ages. There are 41 snow cannons ensuring consistent snow coverage. Additionally this area offers one of the best bar-restaurants and free parking.
Les Chavants & Les Houches
In the town valley at Les Houches, there is a brilliant snow garden for children aged 3 to 10 years. Higher up on the slopes, there are a further 2 green slopes.