Explore the spectacular ski areas
in and around Vallorcine

Explore the spectacular ski areas
in and around Vallorcine

Ski areas in Vallorcine


  • Challenging ski areas for all levels, from new to experienced skiers
  • Situated in the French Alps, in the popular ski region of Haute-Savoie
  • Ski lift immediately outside our resort

Looking for a beautiful winter sports destination in the French Alps? The spectacular ski areas in Vallorcine, situated in the Haute-Savoie region, offer you challenging pistes for a wonderful winter sports holiday!

Below you will find our tips for the most popular ski areas in the vicinity of Dormio Resort Les Portes Du Mont Blanc in Vallorcine. With a ski lift immediately outside our resort and extensive facilities, this is the ideal destination for an unforgettable winter sports holiday in the French Alps!

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Ski area Domaine de Balme-Poya

Ski area Domaine de Balme-Poya

Close to the mountain village Vallorcine you will find the two ski areas Domaine de Balme and Domaine skiable de la Poya. Both ski areas are ideal for beginners and families with children. Domaine de Balme is beautifully situated, between woods and meadows. From this ski area you have a fantastic view of Chamonix Valley and the surrounding mountains. Domaine de Balme offers 29 kilometres of pistes, most of which are blue. In La Poya you will find many green pistes and ski tows for children. If you want to learn how to ski together with your children in a quiet environment, this is the ideal ski area for you!

Ski area Les Houches

Les Houches is one of the most famous mountain massifs in the Alps, situated at the foot of Mont Blanc. This small, welcoming and friendly ski village is surrounded by a large, picturesque ski area with a number of pistes. This ski area has 55 kilometres of ski pistes, zigzagging through the woods, with 4 black, 13 red, 8 blue and 2 green pistes.

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Ski area Les Planards

Ski area Les Planards

The ski area Les Planards is a 5-minute walk from Chamonix town centre and is an ideal ski area for beginners and families with children. In addition to ski pistes, this ski area also offers a number of great activities and attractions you can experience with the whole family! You can take a ride on the Luge on Rails Alpine toboggan run at any time of the year. Are you brave enough?

Fantastic ski areas

Would you like to know where the different pistes in the fantastic ski areas are? Check out the map of all ski areas around Vallorcine. That will help you prepare for your winter sports holiday!

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Ski area Brévent/Flégère

The ski area Brévent/​Flégère offers skiing at all levels. You can access Brévent from Chamonix town centre and Flégère from Chamonix Les Praz (3 kilometres from Chamonix). At the bottom of the ski area you will find a beginners’ section, which you can reach on foot from the town centre. True thrill seekers can have a wonderful time in the Brévent freestyle section, which is entirely under the supervision of instructors. In Flégère you can break your personal record on the timed speed track. Which of you is the fastest?

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Ski area Argentière - Grands Montets

Ski area Argentière - Grands Montets

The famous ski area of Argentière, also known as Grand Montets, is one of the smaller ski areas in France, but it is also one of ski areas with the highest altitude in the French Alps. The top has an altitude of 3,275 metres, and the village of Argentière is situated at an altitude of 1,252 metres. The challenging pistes are spread over three areas: the glacier of Argentière, Lognan and the Pendant. This ski area, with mainly red and black pistes, is of interest to experienced skiers.

Book your winter sports holiday at Dormio Resort Vallorcine

Book your winter sports holiday at Dormio Resort Vallorcine

After an active day in the snow, you can relax at Dormio Resort Les Portes Du Mont Blanc in Vallorcine and enjoy the extensive facilities. Go for a swim in the heated indoor swimming-pool or unwind in the wellness centre. Our resort also has a restaurant where you can go for a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Immediately beside our resort you can hire your winter sports gear at a very reasonable price, and as the ski lift is immediately outside the resort, you will be on the piste in no time. In short, our resort in Vallorcine is the perfect place to stay for a wonderful winter sports holiday in the French Alps!