Chamrousse Ski Resort Guide
Chamrousse, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 48 miles |
| Highest Lift | 7,382ft |
| Resort Height | 5,577ft |
| Nearest Airports | Grenoble 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 5,577ft, with 48 miles of marked runs.
Chamrousse has direct access to 48 miles of downhill skiing, with 35 marked pistes, served by a total of 26 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 5,577ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 7,382ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Casserousse', which is 2 miles in length.
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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?
The next notable snow forecast is 3in, expected on 22 March, with around 14in forecast over the next 7 days.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Chamrousse Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | 2 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 15 | 16 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 15 | 12 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | 16 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 48 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 25 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 26 | |
Chamrousse Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 7,382ft |
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| Resort Altitude (Chamrousse) | 5,577ft |
| Lowest Trail | 4,659ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,723ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Beginners | |
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| Snowboarding | |
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| 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.
Ski Lessons in Chamrousse
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Chamrousse Ski Schools and Chamrousse Ski Instructors.
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.
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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 3 miles 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.
