Best of Haute-Savoie
Best Ski Resorts in Haute-Savoie, France 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Haute-Savoie, France are Les Portes du Soleil (410 km), Evasion Mont Blanc (293 km) and Le Grand Massif (171 km). The highest is Les Grands Montets, with runs from 3,233 m (10,607 ft); the biggest vertical is at Les Grands Montets (2,001 m); and La Chapelle d'Abondance has the largest share of easy terrain (72%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Portes du Soleil | 2,250 m | 1,330 m | 410 km | 60% | source |
| Evasion Mont Blanc | 2,444 m | 1,625 m | 293 km | 47% | source |
| Le Grand Massif | 2,485 m | 1,804 m | 171 km | 57% | source |
| Megève | 2,373 m | 1,554 m | 141 km | 47% | source |
| Espace Liberté | 2,100 m | 1,105 m | 103 km | 52% | source |
| La Clusaz | 2,476 m | 1,446 m | 96 km | 57% | source |
| Les Gets-Morzine | 1,985 m | 1,001 m | 96 km | 57% | source |
| Les Portes du Mont-Blanc | 1,925 m | 908 m | 81 km | 48% | source |
| Le Grand-Bornand | 2,028 m | 1,098 m | 59 km | 69% | source |
| Praz de Lys Sommand | 1,960 m | 714 m | 47 km | 59% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Haute-Savoie
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Haute-Savoie, France.
Les Grands Montets: 3,233 m (10,607 ft) →Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix): 2,505 m (8,219 ft) →Le Grand Massif: 2,485 m (8,153 ft) →La Clusaz: 2,476 m (8,123 ft) →Evasion Mont Blanc: 2,444 m (8,018 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Les Grands Montets: 2,001 m vertical →Le Grand Massif: 1,804 m vertical →Evasion Mont Blanc: 1,625 m vertical →Megève: 1,554 m vertical →Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix): 1,458 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
La Chapelle d'Abondance: 72% easy (27 km total) →Le Grand-Bornand: 69% easy (59 km total) →Les Portes du Soleil: 60% easy (410 km total) →Praz de Lys Sommand: 59% easy (47 km total) →Hirmentaz - Les Habères: 58% easy (26 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 18 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Haute-Savoie, France. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-01, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Haute-Savoie →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Haute-Savoie?
By mapped runs, Les Portes du Soleil, with about 410 km and 194 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Haute-Savoie?
Les Grands Montets, with mapped runs starting at about 3,233 m (10,607 ft).
Which Haute-Savoie ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, La Chapelle d'Abondance (72% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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