Chamonix Statistics
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Nursery slopesFor those who have never skied before and for beginners, there are four skiing areas that offer exclusive nursery slopes for novices. They are;
Chamonix Valley Ski Terrain & Trail MapThe Chamonix valley is 16km's long, made up of five major ski stations. The valley has an excellent snow record with 90% of the ski area above 2000m. With over 150km's of patrolled ski runs and limitless off piste opportunities, including the infamous Valley Blanche, Chamonix offers all a fantastic skiing experience. Le Brevent (1035m-2525m)The Brevent ski area is situated directly above the town of Chamonix. The lift station is an easy 5-10 minute walk from the town centre. Le Brevent is located on the sunny side of the valley and enjoys stunning panoramic views of Mont-Blanc. It is well suited for intermediate skiers with challenging piste and off-piste opportunities. It is also linked to La Flegere by cablecar. La Flegere (1060m-2500m)The Flegere ski area is situated in the village of Le Praz. Similarly to Le Brevent, it enjoys the sunshine with its south facing slopes and spectacular panoramic mountain views. It caters mainly to intermediate skiers with some beginner slopes situated close to the mountain restaurants. La Flegere is linked to Le Brevent by cablecar. Grands-Montent (1252m-3275m)The Grands-Montent is an advanced mountain with an abundance of steep terrain to challenge even the most extreme skier. With its north facing slopes and high altitude, the Grands-Montents enjoys exceptional snow quality up until early May. It is divided up into three major skiing areas, including the extremely picturesque, Argentiere glacier. Le Tour (1462m-2270m)Le Tour is located at the end of the valley. It is an ideal place for families and intermediates with its wide, open, long pistes. The terrain on the Vallorcine side of the mountain offers tree lined skiing, giving both protection from bad weather and providing some of the most scenic descents in the valley. With the introduction of the Vallorcine telecabin, it has also opened up new off-piste skiing terrain on the swiss side of the mountain. The Valley Blanche (3842m-1035m)Boasting the world's largest lift-served vertical descent of 2807m, the Valley Blanche is an amazing experience not to be missed. During the 22km journey, you ski through huge ceracs, towers of ice and past spectacular crevasses. To ensure your safety, a mountain guide is definitely recommended when you undertake the valley blanche.
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