Les Houches (Chamonix)

Les Houches, Rhone-Alpes

Les Houches (Chamonix) is a ski resort in Les Houches, Rhone-Alpes, FR. It has 37 km of pistes, 16 lifts, elevation up to 1669 m. Slopes break down into 18 km beginner, 14 km intermediate, 5 km advanced.

Aerial view of snow-covered Les Houches in winter, showcasing serene mountainous landscapes.

A lone skier stands atop a snowy peak in Les Houches, overlooking a stunning sunset.

Aiguille Verte 4122 m (the snowy peak in the center), as seen from Les Houches. The dark peak in front is "Les Drus" 3754 m, a big hump, which shadow can be seen extreme left in the middle. The ice-snow covered ridge at - panoramio.jpg

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Silhouette of a skier overlooking a breathtaking sunset from a snowy mountain peak in Les Houches.

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Breathtaking panorama of Les Houches with towering Alps and a vibrant valley under a clear blue sky.

A skier celebrates at sunrise atop a snow-covered summit in the French Alps, capturing an adventurous moment.

Breathtaking sunrise view over the Alps with a skier silhouetted atop a snowy peak.

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Slopes

36.6 km

Lifts

16

Elevation

1132–2073 m

941 m vertical

Country

FR

16,506 pers/h uphill Faces: N

Slopes by difficulty

easy 17.0 km

intermediate 14.2 km

advanced 4.6 km

novice 780 m

Lifts by type

chair lift · 8platter · 4gondola · 1cable car · 1magic carpet · 1rope tow · 1

45.88362, 6.75898

Sources: osm

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

NCY Annecy Meythet airport 51 km · ~1h 16m
GVA Geneva International Airport 64 km · ~1h 34m
CMF Chambéry Aix les Bains airport 73 km · ~1h 48m

Nearest cities

Sallanches (16,725) 12 km
Cluses (19,789) 25 km
Martigny-Ville (18,301) 34 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Les Houches (Chamonix) have?

Les Houches (Chamonix) has 16 ski lifts — 8 chair lift, 4 platter, 1 gondola.

How many kilometres of slopes at Les Houches (Chamonix)?

Les Houches (Chamonix) has 36.6 km of pistes.

What is the elevation at Les Houches (Chamonix)?

The highest lift-served point at Les Houches (Chamonix) is around 1669 m.

Where is Les Houches (Chamonix) located?

Les Houches (Chamonix) is located in Les Houches, Rhone-Alpes, FR.

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