Balme Tour-Vallorcine, is two routes to one a huge domain! From the village of Le Tour (11km from the centre of Chamonix), access is via the Charamillon gondola which will be replaced for Christmas 2022. From the village of Vallorcine (15km from the centre of Chamonix), there is the Vallorcine gondola, very close to the Swiss border.

This vast area at the end of the valley offers an exceptional panorama over the Chamonix valley and even Switzerland!

Bathed in sunshine, the Balme ski area opens up to 21 varied and easy slopes to guarantee superb days of fun skiing for all. From its highest point located at 2270m, discover many blue and red slopes.

Here, it's two faces, double the pleasure! The Vallorcine face which takes you down to 1264m and the Tour face which takes you to 1462m. When you are at the bottom, you will want for only one thing: to go back up again to come down even better!

In Balme, don't miss Summit Park, our snowpark. Designed for the most committed of skiers, it is one of the largest freestyle areas in Europe! If you are a fan of the gates, a filmed and timed "two-person start" slalom stadium allows you to launch your greatest challenges!

If you like snowshoeing, also discover magnificent marked and secure routes towards Switzerland or the Aiguillette des Posettes (2200m).

We even thought about your desire for a little break! The Balme ski area is rich in bars and restaurants for all your gourmet moments. So, you see, everything has been planned for your pleasure!

For a day with friends or family, a discovery weekend or short stays, book online to save time!

And take advantage of your stay to discover the other wonders of MONT-BLANC Natural Resort, the largest of the natural playgrounds!

2270 m

Balme

Le Tour - Vallorcine
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Ski on 2 faces, experience double the pleasure !

Balme Tour-Vallorcine, is two routes to one a huge domain! From the village of Le Tour (11km from the centre of Chamonix), access is via the Charamillon gondola which will be replaced for Christmas 2022. From the village of Vallorcine (15km from the centre of Chamonix), there is the Vallorcine gondola, very close to the Swiss border.

This vast area at the end of the valley offers an exceptional panorama over the Chamonix valley and even Switzerland!

Bathed in sunshine, the Balme ski area opens up to 21 varied and easy slopes to guarantee superb days of fun skiing for all. From its highest point located at 2270m, discover many blue and red slopes.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening dates of the ski resort ?

You can find our opening schedule here.

Which ski pass grants me access to Balme ski resort ?

There is no sector-specific pass for Balme.

The Chamskideal pass is a day pass for Chamonix.

The CHAMONIX Le Pass (from 4 hours to 21 days) is the 100% Chamonix pass.

If you wish to ski, visit and enjoy other benefits, you can choose the MONT Blanc Unlimited pass.

Are there any restrictions ?

Children can use the Charamillon and Vallorcine gondolas from the age of 1 under your responsibility.

Animals are forbidden on the ski resort. However, they are accepted on a leash in the Charamillon and Vallorcine cable cars.

People with reduced mobility : handiski possible on the ski resort.

Snow scoot, fat bike, sledge : forbidden on the ski resort.

Are there special rates ?

Children under 5 years old can access the area for free on presentation of a prrof of age, only at ticket counters.

We do not have specific rates for job seekers & students.

Disabled persons rates : inquire.

How to get to Balme ?

The Tour GPS address is 226 Chemin des Quiesets 74400 ARGENTIERE, click Google map

The Vallorcine GPS address is Chef Lieu 74660 VALLORCINE, click Google map

The parking located at the departure of the Tour gondola is the closest, the parking is free (attention limited places). The parking located at the departure of the Vallorcine gondola is the closest, the parking lot is paying (attention limited places). Your pass grants you free access to Chamonix bus network.

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Opening status

Live :

  • 09:00 - 17:00

    TC CHARAMILLON

  • 09:00 - 17:00

    TC VALLORCINE

  • 09:00 - 16:45

    TK AIGUILLETTE

  • 09:00 - 16:45

    TK ARVE

  • 09:00 - 16:45

    TK COL

  • 09:00 - 16:45

    TK PLAN DES REINES

  • 09:00 - 16:45

    TSD AUTANNES

  • 09:00 - 16:45

    TSD TETE DE BALME

  • 09:00 - 16:45

    TK DES POSETTES

  • AIGUILLETTE

  • ALPAGES

  • ARVE

  • BECHAT

  • BECHAT-ESSERTS

  • BELLE PLACE BAS

  • BELLE PLACE HAUT

  • CAISETS

  • ECURIES

  • ESSERTS BAS

  • ESSERTS HAUT

  • FORET VERTE

    CLOSED

  • LES CRECHES

  • LIAISON BALME

  • LIAISON ESSERTS

  • COL

  • POSETTES

  • RETOUR CHARAMILLON

  • SOLONGES BAS

  • SOLONGES HAUT

  • STADE BALME

  • STADE CLUB DES SPORTS

  • STADE ESF

  • VARIANTE ESSERTS

  • SUMMIT PARK

  • RAQUETTES AIGUILLETTE DES POSETTES

  • RAQUETTES AUTANNES

  • 00:00 - 23:59

    PARC DVA BLM

  • 00:00 - 23:59

    STADE SKIMOVIE

Weather

Morning
-4°
Afternoon
-3°
  • Snow height 165 cm
  • Fresh snow 5 cm
  • Last snowfall: 3/25/23
  • Wind 22 Km/h
  • Avalanche risk

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Last update: 3/25/23, 7:01 PM

Morning
-2°
Afternoon
-4°
  • Snow height cm
  • Fresh snow 3 cm
  • Wind 22 Km/h

Last update: 3/25/23, 7:01 PM

Morning
-6°
Afternoon
-6°
  • Snow height cm
  • Fresh snow 10 cm
  • Wind 25 Km/h

Last update: 3/25/23, 7:01 PM

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Saturday, March 25, 2023
Snow and showers the day ; mostly cloudy later. Late in the morning winds becoming moderate southwesterly in Mont-Blanc region ; decreasing later. Elsewhere lighter winds.
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Accessibility

  • Children access Over 12 months old.
  • Elderly access If medically fit.
  • Disabled access In wheelchair with accompanying person. Handiski : with the permission of the site director.
  • Toilets At Le Tour, in Charamillon (under the restaurants) and Vallorcine.
  • Disabled toilets In Charamillon (under the restaurant) and in Vallorcine.
  • Parking Free parking in Le Tour and paid parking in Vallorcine.
  • Pay-for lockers At Charamillon departure station.
  • Picnic room Under the Charamillon restaurant.
  • Animals No animals.
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Timetables

Balme timetables

Period winter 2022-2023
  • Opening 09:00
  • Last departure for a return trip 16:30 to Charamillon
  • Last ascent for one-way only 16:30 to Charamillon
  • Last Descent 16:45 to Charamillon
  • Frequency Continuous
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Rates

Balme pedestrian rates
Winter 2022-2023 rates
Round Trip
Adults 15 to 64 years 21,00€
Children & Seniors 5 to 14 years & 65 yeanrs & + 17,90€
Family package 65,20€
2 adults "parents or grandparents" + Children from the same family : first 2 pay, the 3rd, 4th and 5th are free of charge (maximum 5)
Round Trip
Adults 15 to 64 years 13,00€
Children & Seniors 5 to 14 years & 65 yeanrs & + 11,10€
Round Trip
Adults 15 to 64 years 34,00€
Children & Seniors 5 to 14 years & 65 yeanrs & + 28,90€
Family package 105,40€
2 adults "parents or grandparents" + Children from the same family : first 2 pay, the 3rd, 4th and 5th are free of charge (maximum 5)
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Restaurants

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Le Chalet de Charamillon

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Les Ecuries de Charamillon

The refuge - gîte des Écuries de Charamillon is located in the heart of the alpine pastures on the Tour / Col de Balme ski area…
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L'Alpage de Balme

The restaurant is easily accessible for family walks. From the Tour gondola 30 minutes, Vallorcine gondola 20 minutes or 2h30 by the Aiguillette des Posettes for the more athletic…
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  • Lines le Tour : 2 & 13
  • Lines Vallorcine : 18 & train
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  • 2 gondolas
  • 2 chairlifts
  • 21 trails
  • 2270 m top of the area
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