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Chamrousse Ski Resort Guide

Chamrousse, France

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Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForBeginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length77km
Highest Lift2,250m
Resort Height1,700m
 Nearest AirportsGrenoble and Chambery
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Chamrousse

Chamrousse is a charming ski resort nestled in the French Alps. Known for its stunning views and diverse slopes, it caters to skiers and snowboarders of all levels.

 Summary

The resort boasts over 90 kilometers of ski runs, with a mix of green, blue, red, and black pistes. It features a modern lift system, ensuring quick access to the slopes.

The ski area of Chamrousse is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,700m, with 77km of marked runs.

Chamrousse has direct access to 77km of downhill skiing, with 35 marked pistes, served by a total of 26 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,700m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,250m, snow cover is generally reliable.

 Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Casserousse', which is 3km in length.

Snow and Weather

Chamrousse enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 80 to 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow information, visit J2Ski for updates on snowfall and snowmelt.

When will it snow in Chamrousse?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Chamrousse.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

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Ski Area Stats

Chamrousse Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 6 4km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1526km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
1520km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 8 25km
Downhill
Total Length
77km
Cross Country
Total Length
40km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
26

Chamrousse Altitudes

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,250m
Resort Altitude (Chamrousse)1,700m
Lowest Piste1,420m
Max Vertical830m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Chamrousse
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Skiing

Chamrousse's ski area is situated between 1,450 and 2,250 meters in elevation. Notable pistes include the long red run, 'La Combe,' and the challenging black run, 'Les Crêtes,' serviced by lifts such as the 'Roche Béranger' and 'Champagne.'

Chamrousse offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Snowboarders will find excellent terrain parks, including the 'Snowpark de Chamrousse,' which features various jumps and rails. The diverse terrain also offers plenty of off-piste opportunities for adventurous riders.

Location and Map

Where is Chamrousse?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Grenoble, Isère.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Chamrousse is Grenoble, 36 minutes drive away.

Chambery, Annecy, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Geneva, Saint-Étienne and Avignon airports are all within three hours drive.

Grenoble is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Chamrousse is easily accessible from major cities, with Grenoble Airport being the closest. The resort is about a 1.5-hour drive from the airport, with well-marked routes leading directly to the slopes.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 26 ski lifts are able to uplift 27,148 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 5km of ski runs, with 36 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Chamrousse open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Talking about Chamrousse

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Aprés Ski

After a day on the slopes, enjoy après-ski at popular spots like 'Le Refuge' for drinks and 'L'Igloo' for dining. For nightlife, check out 'Le Club' for music and dancing.

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