Good for skiers and families but absolutely awful for snowboarders. Way too many extremely long flat/straight slopes that turn into an upward hill so it’s impossible to do a single run without having to go out of your binding and you have to move forward by foot. The snow is okay on the red slopes but very bumpy on the blue slopes. The Kandahar chair lift exit is absolutely deadly steep for snowboarders, they need to change that. If you’re a skier I’d recommend this place but stay away if you’re a snowboarder! Worst place I’ve been to with over 20 years of...
Read moreBusses only run every half hour, and only about 2 out of the 4 busses that take you to Chamonix. The other two are only either every hour or every 2-3 hours. All busses after 9pm charge 4eur per ride per person. Not much to do here, just slightly cheaper than staying in Chamonix. But time is money, so at the end of the day if you plan ahead of time, Chamonix is the place to stay if you're here for skiing. Good lodging deals to be found there, cuts down your commute time in more than half...
Read moreGood city close to Mont Blanc but not too crowded, perfect for those who seek to get out and enjoy the city view, ski area for initial starters, good place for families. Les Houches, has good restaurants and a grocery store. The train station takes you anywhere you want to go by minutes away. The prices range for accommodation is cheaper...
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