Les Houches
Family-friendly Chamonix Valley resort with the Kandahar World Cup downhill and Mont Blanc views.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
905m (2,969ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,900m (6,234ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
995m (3,264ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
762cm (300in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
28
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
14
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
250ha (618ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
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.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
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