Chamrousse Ski Resort Guide
Chamrousse, France
Rated: 2/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 77km |
| Highest Lift | 2,250m |
| Resort Height | 1,700m |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble and Chambery |
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Chamrousse
The ski area of Chamrousse is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,700m, with 77km of marked runs.
Summary
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.
Skiing
Chamrousse offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Chamrousse offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Chamrousse.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Casserousse', which is 3km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Chamrousse?
The next notable snow forecast is 12cm, expected on 19 December, with around 57cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Chamrousse Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | 4km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 15 | 26km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 15 | 20km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | 25km |
| Downhill Total Length | 77km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 26 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Chamrousse Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,250m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Chamrousse) | 1,700m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,420m |
| Max Vertical | 830m |
Ski Slope Aspects
SW, W
Chamrousse has ski slopes facing south-west (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Beginners | |
|---|---|
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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 Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, 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.
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?
Opened (since 11 December 2024).
Closes : 6 April 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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