Skiing at Les Grands Montets northern slopes is an absolute world class experience. The ski system forms part of Chamonix and is situated in the valley near the village of Argentière. There are regular ski shuttle busses running from Chamonix to Argentière, a distance of about 9 km and 15 minutes.
Located only 1.5 hour by car from Genéva, this is a popular spot with both Italians and other Europeans. The fact that Argentiere is only a stone’s throw from lavish Chamonix is an extra draw card.
If you want to do something else then skiing while here, then there are plenty of activities on offer in Argentiere. One option is to head to Chamonix. Another idea is to try randonnèe activities, something that can be described as a hike on skis. Both the activity and the amazing views will almost knock you over.
At the end of the day, most skiers choose to relax in the village. Go for a beer at the famous ”The Office bar” or indulge in a hand crafted pizza at the ”Stone-bar”
If you want to do something else then skiing while here, then there are plenty of activities on offer in Argentiere. One option is to head to Chamonix. Another idea is to try randonnèe activities, something that can be described as a hike on skis. Both the activity and the amazing views will almost knock you over.
At the end of the day, most skiers choose to relax in the village. Go for a beer at the famous ”The Office bar” or indulge in a hand crafted pizza at the ”Stone-bar”
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Argentière – Les Grands Montets Snow forecast
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Saturday0 cm2.4°
0.3 m/s -
Sunday2 mm slush0.6°
0.6 m/s -
Monday0 cm0.3°
0.6 m/s
Facts about Argentière – Les Grands Montets
| Number of slopes: | 13 |
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| 7 |
Lifts (Total: 8)
Vertical drop
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Highest Point: 3275 m |
| Vertical drop: 2023 m | |
| Base Point: 1252 m |
Areas
| Snowparks: | 1 |
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Reviews for Argentière – Les Grands Montets
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They warn that it is not easy +++ however, the only difficult thing is to get the last bit to the middle station. The medical transports there go in s... Read more (92 words)

Best lift out of service until at least 2026 therefore boring
Certainly the place to live in the Chamonix Valley. Grand Montets is where you want to go first and then Argentine's gold. Cozy town around the gondol... Read more (93 words)

I think it was a good ski resort in general but it is enough if you do not want to go anywhere in the chamonix valley. There is snow only ice-cold at ... Read more (60 words)
I was in Argentiere for the second time v. 12 this year. When we came down it was dumped 70-80 cm. We had a whole week with our own tracks. Sick! The ... Read more (193 words)
Surprisingly good place, 8 km outside Chamonix. Located at the foot of Les Grand Montets, which is one of the absolute finest mountains I've ever been... Read more (282 words)
Nearby ski resorts
| Le Tour-Vallorcine | 6 km |
| Chamonix | 8 km |
| La Fouly - Val Ferret | 14 km |
| Sixt | 14 km |
| Les Houches | 15 km |
| Champex-Lac | 16 km |
| Les Marécottes | 16 km |
| Flaine | 19 km |
Airports near Argentière – Les Grands Montets
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Genève Aéroport Driving time: 1 hour, 22 minutes (112 km) Distance: 69 km |
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Chambery Airport Driving time: 1 hour, 41 minutes (153 km) Distance: 89 km |
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Torino Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 14 minutes (182 km) Distance: 103 km |
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Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 19 minutes (230 km) Distance: 145 km |
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Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport Driving time: 2 hours, 24 minutes (233 km) Distance: 142 km |
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Milano-Malpensa Airport Driving time: 3 hours (244 km) Distance: 145 km |



