Praz-de-Lys Sommand

A sunny, high-plateau twin resort in the Haute-Savoie Faucigny, Praz-de-Lys Sommand offers 50 km of family piste at 1500 m. Snow-sure altitude on a budget, less than an hour from Geneva.

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Altitude

1500 - 2002 m

Vertical drop

502 m

Pistes

50 km

Lifts

Snow score

76/100

Season

Dec 14 → Apr 7

Praz-de-Lys Sommand is a ski resort with genuine ski-in/ski-out hotels in France, in the French Alps. The village sits at 1500 m and the lifts top out at 2002 m, with 50 km of pistes and 23 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 76/100, and the season usually runs Dec 14 → Apr 7.

How we score and classify resorts

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here

AlpineSnowboardSnowpark

32 marked runs

Green

Blue

Red

Black

Average snow by month

90cm

Dec

130cm

Jan

165cm

Feb

155cm

Mar

100cm

Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Les Roches 1500 - Hotel Au Pied Des Pistes Du Plateau De Sommand Praz De Lys

4.4425 reviews

€135

★ Top pick

Les Roches 1500 - Hotel Au Pied Des Pistes Du Plateau De Sommand Praz De Lys

Very good · 425 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Praz-de-Lys Sommand, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 425 reviews). It sits about 3.1 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Praz-de-Lys Sommand, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 3.1 km to the slopesMid-range

From

€135/ night

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4.7233 reviews

€140

Hôtel restaurant Le Taconet

Excellent · 233 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Praz-de-Lys Sommand, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 950 m to the slopesMid-range

From

€140/ night

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4.5210 reviews

€125

Auberge du Lys Blanc

Very good · 210 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Praz-de-Lys Sommand, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 350 m to the slopesMid-range

From

€125/ night

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4.4122 reviews

€115

Le Chamois

Very good · 122 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Praz-de-Lys Sommand, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range

From

€115/ night

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3.911 reviews

€105

Chalets PANDA

Good · 11 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Praz-de-Lys Sommand.

≈ 650 m to the slopesBudget-friendly

From

€105/ night

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Ski-in/ski-out

Praz-de-Lys and Sommand are twin high-altitude resorts; many chalets and apartments sit right on the snow-front for genuine ski-in/ski-out.

Get to know the resort

Praz-de-Lys and Sommand sit on a sunny high plateau in the Haute-Savoie Faucigny, two slope-side villages linked into 50 km of mostly intermediate piste at 1500 m. The high base means reliable snow, the lift-served terrain is broad and well groomed, and the proximity to Geneva makes it a quietly popular weekend escape. With far better value than the famous Mont Blanc names down the road, it is a relaxed family pick that just delivers.

Good to know

The terrain is well balanced: 6 green, 12 blue, 10 red and 4 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
From 1500 m at the base to 2002 m up top, the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells (score 76/100).
With 50 km of piste on 23 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know in a long weekend.
The lifts typically turn for about 16 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.

Hotels in Praz-de-Lys Sommand

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

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Lift passes

Buy your pass and check opening dates on the resort's official website.

Ski rental shops

Rental shops in and around the resort, on the map.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Praz-de-Lys Sommand good for beginners?+

Praz-de-Lys Sommand offers 50 km of pistes across 23 lifts, from 1500 m to 2002 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Praz-de-Lys Sommand?+

The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 7, with a snow score of 76/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Praz-de-Lys and Sommand are twin high-altitude resorts; many chalets and apartments sit right on the snow-front for genuine ski-in/ski-out.

How big is the Praz-de-Lys Sommand ski area?+

Praz-de-Lys Sommand has 50 km of marked pistes served by 23 lifts, between 1500 m and 2002 m of altitude.

Is Praz-de-Lys Sommand more for beginners or experts?+

Praz-de-Lys Sommand counts about 32 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.