Les Contamines Ski Resort Guide
Les Contamines Ski Resort Guide
In the heart of Mont-Blanc area, discover Les Contamines; an authentic village resort of Haute-Savoie. Nestled in a majestic setting, this charming village has become an active tourist attraction through the establishment of a vast and diverse area that offers skiing activities, while conserving its welcoming architecture. Les Contamines is immensely joyful for mountain lovers and board-sport addicts, who are finally united. There are 120 kms of piste at Les Contamines with 24 lifts to service 46 groomed trails. Les Contamines has a snow record on a par with conditions in the higher altitude resorts due to a favourable weather corridor. There are also 2 terrain parks (halfpipe, boardercross, bigairs, rails, tables...) and good slopeside facilities. The Nordic ski area in Les Contamines covers 23.5 kilometres of marked and groomed trails, situated in beautiful alpine surroundings. The area opens at the first sign of snow. An initiation area is reserved for beginners. For those looking to improve their skills and have some fun, head to the Nordic Cross Zone or the Biathlon Zone. The nearest airport to Les Contamines is Geneva.
Resorts close to Les Contamines include:
Praz Sur Arly (8 km),
Les Houches (9 km),
Saint Gervais (9 km),
Combloux (11 km),
Megeve (11 km),
Select Les Contamines Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Les Contamines, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 46 |
Halfpipes: 1 |
| Summit: 2487 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 40% Int: 40% Adv: 20% |
Terrain Parks: 2 |
| Vertical Drop: 1311 m |
X-Country: 23.5 km |
| Lifts: 24 (4 gondolas, 8 chair lifts, 12 surface lifts) |
Snowmaking: 40% |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 4 |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 15 |
Acres of ski: - |
| Bars: 10 |
Nearest Airport: Geneva |
| Nearest Train: Saint-Gervais/ Le Fayet |
Tourist Info Phone:: +33 4 50 47 0510,
Les Contamines Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Les Contamines
Alexander De Tavernier from Belgium writes:
I have now spent 4 winter seasons in Les Contamines. It is a great place if you want to enjoy fresh powder. You can find some awesome runs without even having to hike your legs of. Of course, if you do like to climb for an hour or so, I can guarantee that you will find runs that are absolutely incredible. A large part of the resort faces north and the valley is known for getting big amounts of snow, so the chances of you getting some powpow are fairly high. If you prefer sticking to the groomed terrain, you won't be disappointed neither. Both challenging and more mellow slopes are there to be shreded. The resort does require some discovering, even after 4 years I keep on finding new spots which always blow my mind. Try to go there when you have some fresh snow, as you might have guessed by now, the free-riding is simply awesome.
2011-11-12 |
Click here to read 17 more reviews of Les Contamines or submit your own
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NEW!
Announcements & News from the Les Contamines ski resort manager
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- Season closes: 27 Apr 2012
Les Contamines is open until 27th April, fresh snow & good skiing on empty pistes.
Sunday 22/4/12 @ 11am The Bill Race, enter in teams of 2 with BBQ after the race, fancy dress encouraged.
Information supplied 18 Apr 2012
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