Chamonix is a ski resort in France, with skiing up to 3,842 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Chamonix
The piste map of Chamonix shows four separate ski areas at the foot of Mont Blanc: Grands Montets, Brévent-Flégère, Les Houches and Balme-Le Tour, with a total of 155 km of pistes and 62 lifts. Grands Montets at 3 275 metres is the most demanding area, with steep black runs, while Les Houches appears on the map as the most family-friendly, with wider runs. From the Aiguille du Midi at 3 842 metres begins the legendary 20 km Vallée Blanche descent through the glacier landscape, one of the world's most famous off-piste routes. With a clear predominance of red and black pistes, the map suits experienced skiers best.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Chamonix
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Chamonix
The Chamonix piste map does not show one linked system but several separate ski areas along the valley, each connected to different villages and lift stations. Beginners and families will find their easier slopes close to the village, where the blue pistes (25 per cent of the total) lie on gentler ground near the lift stations and are easy to reach on foot or by ski bus.
Demanding terrain dominates the map. With 35 per cent red and 30 per cent black pistes, Chamonix is clearly geared towards more experienced skiers, and the steepest flanks are found higher up in the systems, often reachable only after a ride on several lifts. The difference in altitude between the valley floor at 1 035 metres and the highest points up towards 3 842 metres means that snow conditions and the character of the terrain vary considerably depending on where in the system you are.
Because the areas are not linked by piste, you cannot ski around the whole of Chamonix in a single day without travelling between the sectors by bus or train. Plan your day around one area at a time rather than trying to weave your way between all 62 lifts in one circuit, as moving between the sectors takes time.
A practical tip is that the higher-lying parts hold better snow quality later into the season thanks to the altitude, while the pistes closest to the village can turn wet or hard depending on the time of day. Aim for the higher sectors in the middle of the day when the sun is at its highest, and make the most of the morning hours in the lower lift systems before they fill up.
Book a ski holiday in Chamonix
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Chamonix? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Chamonix piste map
The highest skiing in Chamonix is at 3,842 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,035 m.
You can download the piste map of Chamonix here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
