French Alps, France 🇫🇷
At the foot of the Chamonix valley, Les Houches offers forested, family-friendly skiing under Mont Blanc and the famous Kandahar World Cup downhill. It is calmer and greener than Chamonix itself.
Generally yes. From 1010 m at the base to 1900 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 82/100).
This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.
With 55 km of piste on 16 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (8 green, 14 blue, 14 red, 6 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Les Houches stands out for a family-friendly setup and a racing and competition pedigree.
The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 14 (about 17 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 2.7k reviews
Strong value for Les Houches, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 2,736 reviews). It sits about 1.4 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Les Houches, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 760 reviews
Strong value for Les Houches, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 502 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Les Houches.
Very good · 455 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Les Houches.
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