Forecast today: Generally clear
The local slopes of the Grands Montets are ideal for advanced and expert skiers, but there are also some more gentle slopes for beginners and intermediates. The other resort sectors – Brévent, Flégère, Les Houches and the Domaine de Balme – are similar in that much of the terrain is difficult, particularly up high, but there are still some easier pistes for those with less experience behind them.
Compared to its bustling neighbour, Argentière is definitely quieter. That being said, it is not devoid of life and there is a decent collection of small shops and restaurants along the main street beyond the station. Chamonix is only a short hop away so head there if you’re looking for nightlife, a wider choice of restaurants and some really good shopping.
As a base in the valley this is a good option and things are much quieter than in the main town of Chamonix. Access to beginner skiing zones can be difficult as the local one up the Grands Montets is not ideal for early learners. The valley has some good activities away from skiing, including a popular alpine coaster and dog-sledding.
Although the terrace at Lognan is a good spot for a post ski beer, head to Chamonix for your après fix. Numerous bars line the streets of central Chamonix, particularly on the Avenue Michel Croz and the Rue du Dr Paccard and these do get lively after the lifts close. Nightlife often continues into the small hours but be prepared to get a taxi back to Argentière.
The Chamonix Valley is incredibly accessible from Geneva airport, with transfers generally taking under an hour and a half, traffic dependent. Public buses also run the same route, although travel times extend to two and a half hours and the spread out nature of the valley lends itself to having a car. The drive from the UK is also one of the shortest around, expect to be on the road from Calais for about 10 hours.
Category | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
Chamonix Le Pass (Grands Montets, the Domaine du Balme and Brèvent-Flégère) | |||
Adult (15-64) | €49.60 – €62 | €174 | €310 |
Child (5-14) | €42.20 – €52.70 | €147.90 | €263.50 |
Senior (65-79) | €42.20 – €52.70 | €147.90 | €263.50 |
Veteran (80+) | €24.80 – €31 | €87 | €155 |
Mont Blanc Unlimited (All Chamonix Valley, Les Houches, St Gervais, Megève, Courmayeur) | |||
Adult (15-64) | €76 | €116 – €220 | €232 – €365 |
Child (5-14) | €64.60 | €98.60 – €187 | €197.20 – €310.30 |
Senior (65-79) | €64.60 | €98.60 – €187 | €197.20 – €310.30 |
Veteran (80+) | €38 | €58 – €110 | €116 – €182.50 |
The Ski Club uses third party independent assessments and accreditation of ski resorts to determine a resort “environmentally sustainable – more information can be found here.
As part of the French Flocon Vert (tr. Green Snowflake) scheme, Argentiere – as part of the wider Chamonix Valley resort area – has been awarded two snowflakes out of a possible three, representing significant investment in resources to reduce its environmental impact. Flocon Vert is an independent scheme operated by Mountain Riders, which accredits resorts in France who have met twenty criteria based on environmental, social and economic sustainability; only a quarter of Flocon Vert recipients have been awarded two snowflakes – no area has been awarded three.
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Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Broken clouds | Light rain shwr |
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Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
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Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
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Occasional snow | Snow shower |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.9 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 3.4 cm | 2 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.2 cm | 1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm |
Max temp | 6.4°c | 6.4°c | 4.1°c | 6.2°c | 6.2°c | 4.2°c | 5.6°c | 5.6°c | 3.3°c | 2.7°c | 2.7°c | 0.7°c | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | 1.2°c | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | 1.4°c | -1°c | -1°c | -3.8°c | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -4.4°c | 2°c | 2°c | 0.3°c | 5.4°c | 5.4°c | 1.3°c |
Min temp | 1°c | 4°c | 2.9°c | 2.3°c | 4°c | 3.7°c | 3.5°c | 3.3°c | 2.2°c | 0.8°c | 0.4°c | 0.2°c | -0.2°c | 1.2°c | 0°c | -0.4°c | 1.4°c | 0.7°c | -1.2°c | -3.8°c | -4.7°c | -6.4°c | -5.6°c | -6°c | -3.7°c | -1.2°c | -1.6°c | 1.1°c | 1.3°c | 1°c |
Feels like temp | -1.7°c | 6°c | 2.1°c | -0.1°c | 4.3°c | 1.5°c | 3.3°c | 4°c | 3.1°c | -2.9°c | -0.2°c | -4°c | -3.9°c | 3.7°c | -1.5°c | -0.4°c | 3.7°c | 1.3°c | -1°c | -3.9°c | -8.5°c | -12.1°c | -8.5°c | -11.5°c | -7.7°c | -0.3°c | -4.5°c | -1.3°c | 4.9°c | -1.3°c |
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Weather | Generally clear |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 6.4°c | 6.4°c | 4.1°c |
Min temp | 1°c | 4°c | 2.9°c |
Feels like temp | -1.7°c | 6°c | 2.1°c |
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Broken clouds |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 6.2°c | 6.2°c | 4.2°c |
Min temp | 2.3°c | 4°c | 3.7°c |
Feels like temp | -0.1°c | 4.3°c | 1.5°c |
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Weather | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Thunderstorms |
Rain shower | Light rain |
Rain |
Light rain | Light rain shwr |
Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy | Broken clouds |
Occasional rain |
Occasional rain | Light rain |
Light rain |
Rain | Light rain |
Rain shower |
Rain shower | Generally clear |
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Mainly fair | Generally clear |
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Max temp | 20.1°c | 20.9°c | 15.1°c | 22.3°c | 23.1°c | 17.6°c | 18.8°c | 18.8°c | 13.5°c | 12.5°c | 13°c | 10.9°c | 14.8°c | 15°c | 11.3°c | 14.1°c | 14.4°c | 10.5°c | 7.6°c | 7.8°c | 5.4°c | 6.9°c | 7.7°c | 4.5°c | 12.9°c | 13.2°c | 8.4°c | 16.3°c | 16.7°c | 11.1°c |
Min temp | 9.9°c | 15.1°c | 13.1°c | 12.1°c | 17.6°c | 14.3°c | 12.5°c | 13.5°c | 11.9°c | 9.8°c | 10.9°c | 10.4°c | 9°c | 11.3°c | 9.3°c | 7.8°c | 10.5°c | 8.9°c | 6.6°c | 5.4°c | 4°c | 2.3°c | 4.5°c | 3.9°c | 3.5°c | 8.4°c | 7.4°c | 7.1°c | 11.1°c | 9.6°c |
Feels like temp | 10.2°c | 21.8°c | 16.4°c | 12.5°c | 24.1°c | 18.5°c | 13.3°c | 21.1°c | 14.5°c | 10.1°c | 13.3°c | 11.2°c | 9.2°c | 15.6°c | 11.5°c | 7.8°c | 14.6°c | 10.6°c | 6.6°c | 7.4°c | 5.2°c | 2.2°c | 5.4°c | 4.3°c | 3.3°c | 12.9°c | 8.2°c | 6.8°c | 17°c | 11.2°c |
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Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 20.1°c | 20.9°c | 15.1°c |
Min temp | 9.9°c | 15.1°c | 13.1°c |
Feels like temp | 10.2°c | 21.8°c | 16.4°c |
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Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 22.3°c | 23.1°c | 17.6°c |
Min temp | 12.1°c | 17.6°c | 14.3°c |
Feels like temp | 12.5°c | 24.1°c | 18.5°c |
Snowfall | Next 3 days | 1.5 cm |
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Depths | Upper piste depth | 410 cm |
Lower piste depth | No information | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | No information |
Lifts | Lifts open | No information |
Resort opening date | Sat 30 Nov 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 27 Apr 2025 |
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