Chamrousse

Belledonne range resort overlooking Grenoble, host of the 1968 Olympic alpine events.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
800m (2,625ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,250m (7,382ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,450m (4,757ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
600cm (236in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
44
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
17
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
90 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Easy
25%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
25%

Best For

Families

When to go

Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.

Chamrousse's heaviest snowfall and deepest snowpack both land in February.

peak monthJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowfall
peaks Feb
Snowpack
peaks Feb
Typical season
Nov – May

Snowfall: Météo-France, monthly normals (1994–2023).

Snow depth: Météo-France, monthly normals (1994–2023).

Location

Chamrousse sits on the western edge of the Belledonne massif in the French Alps, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region above the city of Grenoble. The terrain is high-alpine, climbing well above the tree line with open views across the surrounding valleys.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Chambéry (CMF), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.

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