Argentière Ski Resort Guide
Argentière, France
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| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 30km |
| Highest Lift | 3,280m |
| Resort Height | 1,250m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Argentière
Argentière is a picturesque ski resort located in the Chamonix Valley. It offers a mix of challenging runs and stunning alpine scenery for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Summary
Nestled at the foot of the impressive Mont Blanc, Argentière is renowned for its exceptional skiing conditions. With access to the vast Grands Montets ski area, it caters to all levels of winter sports enthusiasts.
The ski area of Argentière is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,250m, with 30km of marked runs.
Argentière is part of the Ski Pass Mont Blanc area with access to 507 marked pistes, served by a total of 248 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Argentière itself (30km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Ski Pass Mont Blanc ski resorts of Chamonix, Combloux, Cordon, Le Tour, Les Contamines, Les Houches, Megève, Passy Plaine Joux and St Gervais Mont-Blanc.
With ski lifts as high as 3,280m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Pointe de Vue'.
Snow and Weather
Argentière boasts reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 200 cm during the peak season. For the latest snow reports and conditions, visit J2Ski for updated information.
When will it snow in Argentière?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 2 August.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
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| Snow to 2,529m |
Ski Area Stats
Argentière Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 4km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | 13km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | 13km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 30km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 14km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Ski Pass Mont Blanc Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 206 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 155 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 54 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 248 | |
Argentière Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 3,280m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,250m |
| Resort Altitude (Argentière) | 1,250m |
| Max Vertical | 2,030m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
|---|---|
| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The Grands Montets ski area in Argentière features over 100 kilometers of pistes, with an elevation ranging from 1,235 to 3,300 meters. Notable runs include the famous Pas de Chèvre and the Glacier des Granges, accessible via lifts like the Bochard and the Grands Montets cable car.
Argentière offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Ski Lessons in Argentière
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Argentière Ski Schools and Argentière Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain parks at Grands Montets, which offer a variety of features for all skill levels. The terrain is well-suited for both freestyle and freeride enthusiasts.
Location and Map
Where is Argentière?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Argentière is Sion, 53 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Annecy, Chambery, Turin Caselle, Limoges, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron and Basel airports are all within three hours drive.
Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
To reach Argentière, the nearest major airport is Geneva, approximately 88 kilometers away. From there, you can take a train or shuttle service directly to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 51,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Argentière open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Piste Map
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, Argentière offers a vibrant après-ski scene. Notable spots include La Chouette, a cozy bar for drinks, and the lively Les Granges restaurant for a hearty meal.
