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Grands Montets Resort Guide
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Nov 28
Best months to book: December, January, March · 30-yr snow record
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Resort Guide
Grands Montets is a renowned ski area located in the Chamonix Valley, France, offering high-altitude skiing with slopes ranging from 1,235 to 3,300 meters. The area is known for its expansive off-piste terrain, challenging runs, and panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif. Grands Montets features modern lift infrastructure, a variety of pistes for advanced and expert skiers, and a vibrant alpine atmosphere, making it a prime destination for those seeking both adventure and exceptional mountain scenery.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Grands Montets
Lifts
7
Skiable area
4447.9 ac
Longest run
8 km / 5 mi
Runs by difficulty(17 total)
Beginner
4
21% of terrain
Intermediate
5
31% of terrain
Advanced
8
48% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola3
- High-speed 62
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Les Marmottons – A classic après-ski bar at the base of Grands Montets, Les Marmottons is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, hearty snacks, and lively terrace where skiers gather to unwind with drinks and enjoy mountain views after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
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Off-season · 634cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 524cm full-season avg
634cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~507.2 cm. That's 20% below the 5-year average (634 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 3% below the 30-year average (524 cm).
Grands Montets Season Snowfall
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Grands Montets Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 622cm with an average of 133 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 24% above this average (773cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 84cm | 17 days | 483cm | 517cm | 19cm |
| December | 108cm | 18 days | 539cm | 576cm | 21cm |
| January | 99cm | 17 days | 578cm | 614cm | 20cm |
| February | 82cm | 16 days | 608cm | 637cm | 17cm |
| March | 82cm | 18 days | 620cm | 644cm | 17cm |
| April | 61cm | 16 days | 612cm | 637cm | 13cm |
| May | 45cm | 12 days | 561cm | 603cm | 12cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Grands Montets
- Where is Grands Montets?
- Grands Montets is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Grands Montets?
- Grands Montets runs from a base elevation of 1,252 m (4,108 ft) to a summit of 3,275 m (10,745 ft), giving a vertical drop of 617 m (2,024 ft).
- How big is Grands Montets?
- Grands Montets has 4,448 acres (1,800 hectares) of skiable terrain, 17 marked runs and 7 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Grands Montets?
- Grands Montets is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Grands Montets get in a typical season?
- Grands Montets averages 378 inches / 960 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
