Skiing in Combloux means skiing Les Portes du Mont-Blanc, a ski area of around 100 km of pistes between 1,200 and 1,930 metres in altitude, shared with the Jaillet (Megève), La Giettaz and Cordon. The slopes start 2.5 km from the village centre, at the La Cry snow front, served by a free shuttle bus, and every sector is linked on skis except Cordon. For the 2026-2027 season, the general opening is set for Saturday 19 December 2026.
The ski area is known for its family-friendly profile and its head-on view of Mont-Blanc, but it does not stand alone: with an Évasion Mont-Blanc pass, you can also ski the Megève and Saint-Gervais massifs, 445 km of pistes in total. This guide covers the sectors, the departure lifts, the ski passes and the practical side of a ski day from Combloux.
The four sectors of Les Portes du Mont-Blanc
Straddling Haute-Savoie and Savoie, the linked Combloux – Megève Le Jaillet – La Giettaz area adds up to 89 km of pistes, plus the 11 km of Cordon, covered by the same pass. Some sixty runs for every level wind between the fir trees.
Combloux: La Cry, Beauregard and the Pertuis
The La Cry snow front is the natural starting point from the village. The Beauregard gondola takes skiers up to 1,548 metres, into the heart of the sector. Higher up, the Pertuis chairlift serves the summit of the same name, at 1,757 metres, as well as the Combloux boardercross, laid out along the Ambourzalles red run.
At the foot of the slopes, the Brons, Garettes and Mowgli drag lifts are where first-timers find their feet. The main ticket office is at the Brons car park, with a second one at La Cry.
The Jaillet, the gateway to Megève
Linked on skis to Combloux, the Jaillet massif rises to the Croix de sur les Prés, at around 1,600 metres. Here you will find l’Ours des Prés, a fun run near the top of the Jaillet gondola, reached by the La Ravine chairlift, and the Tapis des Pattes conveyor for beginners.
La Giettaz, the Savoie side
On the other side, La Giettaz-en-Aravis holds the highest point of the ski area: the Torraz summit, at 1,930 metres. The sector has its own beginners’ area.
Cordon, a ski area apart
A family resort at the foot of the Aravis, Cordon is not linked to the rest of the ski area. Its slopes are included in the Portes du Mont-Blanc pass: an option for a change of scene, by car.
Combloux and Megève: getting from one ski area to the other
From Combloux, you can ski over to the Jaillet. However, the Rochebrune, Mont d’Arbois and Côte 2000 massifs are not linked to Les Portes du Mont-Blanc by the pistes.
To get between them, the free Megève shuttle buses leave from the Jaillet gondola:
- line 1 links the Jaillet to the Rochebrune cable car in under ten minutes;
- line 2 serves Mont d’Arbois and the Côte 2000.
Another option, for those staying in the hamlets of Les Intages, Le Feug or Demi-Lune: the Princesse gondola, which leaves from the car park of the same name in Demi-Quartier and opens straight onto Mont d’Arbois.
These sectors require an Évasion Mont-Blanc pass, which covers 445 km of pistes up to 2,353 metres, from Megève to Saint-Gervais and Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce. The Megève massifs are covered in detail in our guide to skiing in Megève.
Learning to ski and family skiing in Combloux
The tourist office describes the ski area as “family-friendly par excellence”.
The beginner pass gives access, at a single reduced price, to the gentlest lifts: the Mowgli, Brons and Garettes drag lifts in Combloux, the Tapis des Pattes at the Jaillet, and the Grande Rare chairlift and Covagnet conveyor in La Giettaz.
ESF Combloux, the ski school, welcomes children from age 3 at its Club Piou-Piou. The Gardi-Ski option, for 3 to 5-year-olds, combines 1 hour 30 minutes of Piou-Piou with childcare for the rest of the day. Group and private lessons are also available for adults, with a meeting point between the Brons and Garettes drag lifts.
Childcare is offered through three services: Gardi-Ski, a traditional nursery and a children’s activity centre, all best booked early for the school holidays. The resort is also equipped for adaptive skiing.
Which ski pass to choose in Combloux?
Several options are available:
- Portes du Mont-Blanc, for 4 hours, a day, a week (6 or 7 days) or the season, covering Combloux, the Jaillet, La Giettaz and Cordon;
- Beginner, limited to the learner lifts listed above;
- Pedestrian, one way or return, for non-skiers who want to enjoy the views or have lunch at altitude (Beauregard gondola, Pertuis chairlift and Jaillet gondola, among others). It is sold at ticket offices only;
- Évasion Mont-Blanc, as soon as you also want to ski Megève and Saint-Gervais.
A family offer gives a 10% discount when buying at least four paid passes of the same duration at the same time, including at least two children.
Passes can be bought online at lesportesdumontblanc.fr, at the Combloux tourist office, or at the Brons main ticket office or the La Cry office. For winter 2026-2027, season and multi-day pre-sales are open until 30 November, and 1 and 2-day Portes du Mont-Blanc passes go on sale in early November. Prices are revised each season and published on the ski area’s website.
2026-2027 season: key dates
- Partial openings possible on the weekends of 5-6 and 12-13 December 2026, depending on snow cover;
- General opening on Saturday 19 December 2026;
- Closing: 4 April 2027, according to the Évasion Mont-Blanc website.
For a late-season stay, check the final date before booking.
Getting to the Combloux slopes: shuttle, parking, equipment
The resort shuttle runs free of charge between the tourist office and the La Cry snow front in about ten minutes, every 15 minutes. It operates from December to March, depending on the ski area’s opening, with no booking required.
Three free car parks serve the slopes: La Cry, Les Brons and Le Cuchet.
Equipment hire is available from the resort’s rental shops. The tourist office recommends booking ahead, online or by phone, for a wider choice and better prices. For HOMKA guests, we can arrange equipment hire and lessons with an instructor before the stay.
Where to have lunch on the Combloux slopes
A few addresses listed by the tourist office:
- Le Cœur d’Or, at 1,525 metres, at the top of the Beauregard gondola, on the Gentiane blue run. Savoyard cuisine, also accessible to pedestrians by gondola.
- Le Chalet des Bachais, at 1,700 metres, below the Pertuis chairlift, a ten-minute walk from the top station or via the La Croix run. Savoyard specialities and homemade desserts, facing Mont-Blanc.
- Chez Albert, at La Cry, next to the Beauregard gondola: a panoramic terrace at the foot of the slopes, handy with children or non-skiing companions.
- Le Point 5, the food truck at the top of the Jaillet, for a quick break with burgers and local produce.
In peak season, book the day before. Our picks in the village are in our guide on where to eat in Combloux.
FAQ – Skiing in Combloux
Is Combloux linked to Megève on skis?
Yes, to the Jaillet massif, which is part of Les Portes du Mont-Blanc. Not to Rochebrune, Mont d’Arbois or the Côte 2000: you reach them on the free Megève shuttle buses from the Jaillet gondola, with an Évasion Mont-Blanc pass.
What is the altitude of the Combloux ski area?
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc range from 1,200 to 1,930 metres. The highest point is the Torraz summit, in La Giettaz; on the Combloux side, the Pertuis summit reaches 1,757 metres.
Do you need a car to ski in Combloux?
Not for the linked ski area: the free shuttle connects the village to the La Cry snow front. A car becomes useful for skiing in Cordon, which is not linked, or for reaching the Princesse gondola.
When does Les Portes du Mont-Blanc open for 2026-2027?
The general opening is scheduled for Saturday 19 December 2026, with partial openings possible on the weekends of 5-6 and 12-13 December, depending on snow cover.
Staying in Combloux
Combloux particularly suits families and skiers who prefer a human-scale ski area, with Megève a shuttle ride away. Where you stay, near La Cry, close to a shuttle stop or in the village centre, really changes the rhythm of your days.
Discover the Combloux destination and our chalets and apartments. For everything on site, from arrival to booking lessons, our concierge service looks after HOMKA guests throughout their stay.
Sources
- Combloux Tourist Office – Ski areas: combloux.com/profiter/ski/domaine-skiable/
- Combloux Tourist Office – Ski passes: combloux.com/profiter/ski/forfaits-ski/
- Combloux Tourist Office – Free resort shuttle: combloux.com/sejourner/transports-mobilites-douces-combloux/se-deplacer-a-combloux/navette-station-combloux/
- Combloux Tourist Office – Ski holiday guide: combloux.com/sejourner/guides-sejours-thematiques/guide-ultime-vacances-ski/
- Combloux Tourist Office – Fun zones, ESF, equipment hire and Beauregard gondola: combloux.com
- Combloux Tourist Office – Restaurants on the slopes (Le Cœur d’Or, Le Chalet des Bachais, Chez Albert, Le Point 5): combloux.com/sejourner/commerces-services/ou-manger/restaurants-pistes/
- Les Portes du Mont-Blanc – Discover the Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area: lesportesdumontblanc.fr/hiver/decouverte-domaine-ski-evasion-mont-blanc/
- Les Portes du Mont-Blanc – Ski area shuttle buses: lesportesdumontblanc.fr/hiver/navettes-domaine-skiable-2/
- Évasion Mont-Blanc – 2026-2027 opening dates: evasionmontblanc.com
