The 5 main areas covered on the Cham'Ski pass all offer something different to the beginner or the legend, be they boarder or skier. This is what we can recommend.
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Les Grand Montets or Argentiere is one of the world's most renowned ski areas. Sitting high above the town of Argentiere on the southern side of the valley, Grand Montets offers a staggering vertical drop (2023m) with a great variety of terrain, the best northerly aspect and generally the best snow. It is one of the reasons why Chamonix is famous.
The replacement of the old La Herse chair with a new high speed 6 seater has markedly increased the movement of skiers to that part of the hill. While the snow making facilities and general clean up of the Pierre à Ric home run has made skiing to the bottom possible much later in the season.
Beginners
Les Chosalet beginners area on the valley floor is a good area to start and practice. The upper slopes at Grand Montets do not offer much for those who are not confident on a blue run.
Intermediates
The runs around the Marmottons chairs and the Plan Joran Restaurant are the best place to start. For the more adventurous the Bochard bubble lift opens up a whole new world of skiing either off the front or down to Le Lavancher. The Combes red run from the top of the La Herse chair is also an excellent red.
Advanced
In addition to the amazing terrain, stop and enjoy the standard of the other skiers and snowboarders on Grand Montets. It goes without saying that there will be no shortage of wannabes but you are guaranteed to see some of the best skiers and riders anywhere in the world.
That said, don't stop for too long because they will get the best tracks. It is all here - steeps, bumps, off piste, jumps, drop offs, fast pistes, narrow couloirs etc.
The top of the Grand Montets requires a separate ticket and is glacial skiing. If you are strong enough to ski there, read the signs and pay attention - it is amazing.
Snowboarding
As Grand Montets is a free riding heaven there is no difference for the snowboarders in the best places to be. Some long traverses off the Bochard are a little harder for boarders than skiers. Certainly not impossible just more tiring.
