Les Contamines

Les Contamines is located on the border between Savoie and Haute-Savoie, with skiing ranging from about 1,200 to 2,1640.4 feet. The location provides good snow access combined with many sunny days and extensive views of the Mont Blanc massif and the Beaufortain Mountains.

The ski area is clearly divided into characters: higher up you are met by open, wide slopes with panoramic views, while the lower parts wind down through forests, alpine meadows and past traditional chalets and mountain pastures. It provides varied skiing and good protection in poorer visibility, while the terrain is suitable for both calm piste skiing and more fast-paced slopes.

Les Contamines is also part of Evasion Mont-Blanc, a large continuous ski area that connects several classic Alpine villages such as Saint-Gervais, Megève, Saint-Nicolas de Véroce, Combloux and La Giettaz. This makes Les Contamines a good choice for those who want to combine a more natural and quiet base with the opportunity to explore a much larger ski area.

The overall impression is that of a ski resort where the variation in terrain and environment is at the center – from high alpine skiing with a view of Mont Blanc to sheltered forest skiing further down towards the village.