Every skier and snowboarder, without exception, was once a beginner too! The biggest secret in Chamonix's vast expanse of skiing is that it has great learner areas. There are a number of ski areas in Chamonix which provides easy slopes for quick progression to intermediate and more advanced terrain.
In the ski areas of Les Planards, Le Tour, Argentiere/Les Grands Montets, Vallorcine, and Chamonix/Brevent, as well as Les Houches there are beginner slopes for all ages. The Teleski de Savoy is an ideal learning area for children - plus it is practically in the centre of Chamonix on the way up to the Brévent cable car.
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Les Planards Ski Resort Chamonix Town |
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Close to the Montenvers station, Les Planards offers a variety of slopes and lifts suitable for children and beginners. 5 minutes from Chamonix town centre. |
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| Snack bar and restaurant, ski school, Shop Ski & Snowboard Rental. | 👉 More Info |
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4 ski slopes : 2 green, 1 blue, 1 red Lifts : 2 skilifts and 1 chairlift |
Parking Bus 14 – Le Brévent – Les Planards |
| For: beginners, intermediates. | Email: info@planards.fr |
| Others activities on site: Luge Alpine Coaster | Tel: +33 4 50 53 08 97 |
La Vormaine in Le Tour |
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La Vormaine ski area in the village of Le Tour is the largest of the smaller ski and snowboard areas. Situated at the foot of the Balme ski area (to the right of the Charamillon cable car lift) but away from the more experienced skiers, it offers a welcoming, safe, spacious and peaceful environment, with a gentle gradient and the chance to enjoy the slopes at your own pace. |
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| 4 lifts, including an open access (space initiation) 2 green, 1 blue, a freestyle area. | Free transportation to any holder of a package or a guest card |
| All natural snow, and a stunning view of the valley Parking and a bus stop nearby. Day-care centre from 3 years old. |
Snack bar with terrace Tel: +33 9 79 51 73 67 |
| See the Ski Map | 👉 More info on la Vormaine |
Les Chosalets in Argentière |
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| The beginners' ski area is suitable for both beginner skiers and snowboarders, offering the perfect opportunity for children and adults alike to discover winter sports! | |
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Close to the Grands Montents, it offers :
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A little haven for complete beginners. Snack bar with Terrace |
| Tel: +33 4 50 54 03 92 | The ski area is included in the MONT BLANC Unlimited and CHAMONIX Le Pass packages. |
Le Clos du Savoy, Chamonix Town |
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| The Savoy slopes (Brévent, Chamonix), just behind the Hôtel La Folie Douce and at the foot of the Planpraz to Brévent cable car, are the ideal ski area for children and beginners. | |
| Situated in the heart of Chamonix, at the foot of the Brevent. | Ideal for children and beginners. Snack bar |
| Two ski lifts and a moving walkway | Artificial snow and ski kindergarten |
| Tel: +33 4 50 53 22 75 | |
La Poya in Vallorcine |
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| Located in the hamlet of Le Buet in Vallorcine, between 1350m and 1500m altitude, this small family area is equipped with two ski lifts, a snow tow for beginners and an ESF kindergarten with a tow rope for the little ones. | |
| Near the Balme Ski Resort. | Good for children and beginners |
| 2 lifts and 3 slopes | 👉 More info |
| Warning: La Poya ski area is not included in the Chamonix Le Pass and MB Unlimited ski Passes | See the Ski Map |
| Tel: +33 6 82 11 53 21 | |
Le Tourchet aux Houches |
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| Le Tourchet: in the centre of the village (next to the ice rink) with 2 ski lifts. The ski area is included in the MONT BLANC Unlimited and Les HOUCHES packages. |
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| Situated in the center of Les Houches. | Ideal for beginners and children. |
| 2 Teleskis | See the Ski Map |
| 👉 More info, dates & times | Free entry for children under 5 Half-day €15 Full day €20 |
| Tel: +33 4 50 54 49 60 | Domaine Débutant Du Tourchet 55 Av. des Alpages, 74310 Les Houches |
