Chamonix Hotels Guide

Chamonix is the undisputed king of freeride resorts, Chamonix is a haven for advanced snowboarders who relish the steep and wild terrain. This means, however, that in peak season it’s crowded and fresh snow gets tracked out very quickly.

The rough and rugged nature of the Chamonix slopes means it is not best suited for beginner snowboarders, but for more experienced adventurous riders, willing to try true all-mountain riding.

The easiest and arguably the most fun terrain is at the Balme area. If you do the Vallée Blanche, be warned: the usual route is flat in places.

Most lifts are cable cars, gondolas and chairs. However, there are quite a few difficult drags at Balme – though you can avoid these if you can hack the cat tracks to take you to other lifts, says a reporter. There are terrain parks on Grands Montets and at Les Houches.