Chamonix Valley Ski properties for sale
Chamonix Valley - The Birthplace of Extreme Skiing
Chamonix stands as the world capital of extreme skiing and mountaineering, positioned at the foot of Mont Blanc with five separate ski areas offering over 150 kilometres of marked slopes and 15,000 acres of legendary off-piste terrain. This iconic valley, host to the first Winter Olympics in 1924, provides unmatched vertical skiing with lifts ascending from 1,050 meters in town to 3,842 meters at Aiguille du Midi – creating the world’s largest lift-served vertical of 2,800 meters.
Five Distinct Ski Areas
The Chamonix Valley encompasses five interconnected ski domains: Brévent-Flégère (56km of slopes), Les Grands Montets (31 slopes with exceptional off-piste), Le Tour-Vallorcine (29km ideal for beginners), Les Houches (55km of family-friendly tree runs), and the legendary Vallée Blanche glacier descent. Each area offers distinct character, from the sunny south-facing slopes of Brévent to the extreme terrain of Grands Montets, served by 65 modern lifts including the world’s highest vertical cable car.
Unparalleled Off-Piste Paradise
Home to the famous 22-kilometre Vallée Blanche glacier run, Chamonix provides access to some of the world’s most spectacular off-piste terrain, including steep couloirs, glacier descents, and powder bowls that attract expert skiers globally. The resort’s 90% high-altitude skiing above 2,000 meters ensures exceptional snow conditions despite the low town elevation, with the season extending from December through May.