Balme (Le Tour - Vallorcine)

Balme (Le Tour - Vallorcine)
Balme (Le Tour - Vallorcine) is a ski area in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley, France, reached from the village of Le Tour or from Vallorcine near the Swiss border. It offers two access points, panoramic views of the Chamonix valley and the Mont-Blanc massif, and is part of the Chamonix Mont-Blanc ski areas covered by the CHAMONIX Le Pass.
30.0 km9

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 14 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 16 km
  • Advanced slopes: 1 km
    • Entrance fee: 25 EUR
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Opening hours unknown; the area is closed for the season, with the Charamillon and Vallorcine gondolas reopening on 12 December.

Admission fees

Tickets are sold for the Charamillon gondola (Le Tour > Charamillon), the Vallorcine gondola (Vallorcine > Balme) and the Col de Balme round trip (Charamillon or Vallorcine > Col de Balme). The CHAMONIX Le Pass covers all Chamonix ski areas, including Balme (Le Tour - Vallorcine), except the Grands Montets summit, and the MONT BLANC MultiPass also includes the Balme area. Family/Tribu tickets cover 2 adults plus children aged 5-14, with the first 2 children free and the 3rd, 4th and 5th free, and children under 5 are free on presentation of proof of age. People with disabilities receive a 50% discount on the round trip ticket or day pass for themselves and their companion on presentation of their card at the ticket office; this ticket is not sold online.
25 EUR
Adult admission
21.3 EUR
Child admission
77.6 EUR
Family admission

Contact

Webpage
en.chamonix.com
Address
226 Chemin du Quieset, 74400 Argentière

Access

Nearby stops

  • Vallorcine (F)50 meters walking distance
  • Montroc-le-Planet1400 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Martigny
54m
Sion
1h 17m
Lausanne
1h 51m
Brig
1h 58m
Genève
2h 38m

FAQ

  • How do you reach the Balme ski area?
    The Balme area is accessed via the Charamillon cable car from the village of Le Tour or from Vallorcine, close to the Swiss border.
  • Is the Balme area covered by the CHAMONIX Le Pass?
    Yes, the CHAMONIX Le Pass opens the doors to all Chamonix ski areas, including Balme (Le Tour - Vallorcine), except the Grands Montets summit.
  • Are there discounts for families and people with disabilities?
    Family/Tribu tickets cover 2 adults plus children aged 5-14, with the first 2 children free and the 3rd, 4th and 5th free; children under 5 are free on presentation of proof of age. People with disabilities receive a 50% discount on the round trip ticket or day pass for themselves and their companion on presentation of their card at the ticket office; this ticket is not sold online.