The former Olympic village of Chamrousse is only a 30 minute drive from Grenoble, making it one of the most accessible ski resorts in the Alps. Chamrousse is made up of two modern satellite resorts, Le Recoins (1650m) and Roches Beranger (1750m). The two are connected by ski lifts, cablecars, and ski runs. Chamrousse offers marvellous landscapes and is suitable for families.
This ski area in France offers 70km of varied, sheltered slopes and pretty tree-lined runs. The ski area is divided into a section for skilled skiers and one for beginners. Of these slopes, 6 are green runs, 15 are blue runs, 7 are red runs and 7 are black runs. The ski resort of Chamrousse offers panoramic spots and is ideal for family ski holidays. There are limited facilities for snowboarders here except, of course, the wonderful slopes!
Snowplaza review |
Beginners |
Freeride/off-piste |
Intermediate |
Cross country |
Advanced |
Guaranteed snow |
Families & Children |
Price level |
Snowboard/freestyle |
Overview of slopes and lifts in Chamrousse
Slopes | Ski lifts | Additional information |
Green slopes10 km | Drag lifts7 | Start of the season |
Blue slopes30 km | Chair lifts7 | End of the season |
Red slopes30 km | Gondola lifts1 | Glacier |
Black slopes20 km | Train0 | Min. altitude1400 m |
Total90 km | Capacity0 Pers./Hour | Max. altitude2250 m |
Resorts in Chamrousse ski area
Off-piste & freestyle in Chamrousse |
Snow parks 2 | Tables |
Half pipe | Boxes |
Quarter pipe | Rails |
Boardercross | Off-piste allowed |
Kickers | Off-piste zone |
Ski pass prices (low season) |
Low season 6-day ski pass | Children | Adults | Free up to |
Chamrousse | EUR 101.00 | EUR 171.00 | 6 Years old |
Ski pass prices (high season) |
High season 6-day ski pass | Children | Adults | Free up to |
Chamrousse | EUR 101.00 | EUR 171.00 | 6 Years old |
Blogs about Chamrousse
22 September 2020 by Danielle in 'Ski areas''
Flying into Grenoble for the holidays? Your ski trip just got a little easier! With many airlines operating flights to the UK, Grenoble Airport is a logical choice. And once you get there, there are loads of ski resorts within easy reach. Rent a car or book a transfer and you'll be there in no time. We've put together a list of easily accessible ski resorts close to Grenoble Airport - whether you're flying with the family or with a group of mates, you're sure to find one that will tempt you. So,... More ›
(Photo: © Thijs Termeer)
2 September 2020 by Danielle in 'Destinations''
The French skiing airport par excellence, Chambéry Airport comes alive in the winter and welcomes hordes of British skiers and snowboarders. A short flight to this pretty little town will drop you right in the heart of French skiing territory, with access to almost every big French ski area including Chamonix, Les Trois Vallées and Les Portes du Soleil. Chambéry Airport operates seasonal winter flights to more than half a dozen destinations in the UK, mostly with BA. This means it’s entirely fea... More ›
26 May 2020 by Danielle in 'Destinations''
France is known for having a good number of the world’s largest linked ski areas, with some of the ski areas measuring over 600km of pistes at altitudes of more than 3000m above sea level. But that’s not all France has to offer, and skiers and snowboarders are starting to discover the smaller resorts whose pretty scenery, village atmosphere and varied terrain can easily compete with the biggest names in the Alps. In our list of the top 15 French ski resorts, we've selected some up-and-comers alo... More ›