Le Tour Ski Resort Guide
Le Tour, France
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
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| Highest Lift | 2,190m |
| Resort Height | 1,450m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Annecy |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Le Tour
Le Tour is a picturesque ski resort located in the Chamonix Valley. It offers a blend of challenging slopes and breathtaking views.
Summary
Le Tour boasts a variety of runs suited for all levels, from beginner to expert. With its serene environment and panoramic vistas, it’s a fantastic choice for both skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.
The ski area of Le Tour is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,450m.
Le Tour 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 Le Tour itself (10 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 Argentière, Chamonix, Combloux, Cordon, Les Contamines, Les Houches, Megève, Passy Plaine Joux and St Gervais Mont-Blanc.
With ski lifts as high as 2,190m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Le Tour is 3km long.
Snow and Weather
Le Tour enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 50 to 200 cm throughout the season. Regular snowfall ensures quality skiing, but check J2Ski for the latest snow reports and conditions.
When will it snow in Le Tour?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Le Tour.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Le Tour Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 11 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Ski Pass Mont Blanc Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 66 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 206 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 155 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 54 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 248 | |
Le Tour Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,190m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,450m |
| Resort Altitude (Le Tour) | 1,450m |
| Max Vertical | 740m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Skiing
The ski area at Le Tour covers approximately 40 km of pistes, with elevations reaching up to 2,200 meters. Notable runs include the famous Charamillon and the scenic Col de Balme, served by lifts such as the Charamillon gondola and the Tête de Balme chairlift.
Le Tour offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Ski Lessons in Le Tour
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Le Tour Ski Schools and Le Tour Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding at Le Tour is enhanced by the dedicated terrain park, which features a range of jumps and obstacles for all skill levels. The varied terrain keeps snowboarders engaged and excited.
Location and Map
Where is Le Tour?
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 Le Tour is Sion, 54 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Berne, Turin Caselle, Lyon Bron, Basel and Milan Malpensa 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 Le Tour, fly into Geneva Airport, approximately 88 km away, or Chambery Airport, around 140 km away. From there, take a transfer or drive via the A40 motorway for easy access.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 8,700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 3km of ski runs, with 23 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Le Tour open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Le Tour
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Aprés Ski
Après-ski at Le Tour is cozy and welcoming, with notable bars like Les Cafe des Sports and La Praz. For dining, try the delicious offerings at Restaurant Le Tour or unwind at La Ferme des 3 Monts.
