Imagine miles and miles of ski runs stretching from 580 m to 4808 m altitude, authentic alpine chalets and beautiful pine forests.
The Evasion Mont Blanc ski area is simply wonderful. It covers an area stretching between the resorts of Megève, Saint Gervais, Saint Nicolas, Combloux and Les Contamines.
Sheltered by the highest peak in Europe, there are no less than 445 km of mapped ski runs on offer to suit all tastes and styles of skiing. Check out the Evasion Mont Blanc pistes map.
On top of that, the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area is equipped with 116 ski lifts. In the middle of it all, the Mont Joux snow park caters to all freestyle skiers and snowboarders.
Free access in one of the cheapest large ski areas in France
Due to the new partnership between Compagnie du Mont Blanc and Municipality of Megève, all tourists can enjoy complete freedom for Evasion Mont Blanc with the Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass.
To get to ski unlimited in Evasion Mont Blanc ski area, you need only to buy a MB Unlimited ski pass (season, annual, 2 days or more).
If weather and snow conditions permit, tourists will have access to Evasion Mont Blanc on December, 19.
With MB Unlimited you have a whole new world laid at your feet, as well as being able to use the pass for Verbier 4 Vallées (Switzerland) and Courmayer (Italy).
Access to Mont Blanc Evasion ski area wih MBU
What are the conditions?
Have a Mont Blanc Unlimited ski-pass of 2 days to 21 days of current validity.
Where do I need to go?
Charge up your extension on your first visit at Megève or Saint Gervais cashdesk.
How many times can I go there?
For a 2 days until 21 days pass: unlimited access.
Validity dates?
Winter season: on the weekend from December, 5th 2015, then partial opening from December, 12th 2015 until December, 18th 2015 (depending on the snow conditions), from December, 19th 2015 until April, 24th 2016 continuous opening dates.
Summer season: access available for annual Mont Blanc Unlimited only.
How to get to the Evasion Mont Blanc Ski Area from Chamonix Valley
By train
- To St Gervais: If you choose rail transport, take the Mont Blanc Express from any Chamonix valley communes to Le Fayet. Train runs from the early morning hours until late evening. See full timetable Chamonix - Le Fayet. From Le Fayet, you can pick a bus which will take you up to the nearest lift at Le Bettex.
- To Les Contamines: Take also the train to Le Fayet and from there you can get a connecting bus to Les Contamines.
*As your guest card (Carte d’Hôte) allows free transportation only in Chamonix valley (Vallorcine - Servoz), you will have to pay around 10 euros for a return ticket. More info on www.voyages-sncf.com
By bus
In winter season, buses travel from Chamonix to St Gervais four times per day. You can pick the bus from Chamonix Sud bus station, St Antoine bus station from Les Houches or from Les Bossons train station.
It will take around an hour to get from Chamonix to the Bettex lift.
Same route is advised if you want to get in Les Contamines. Take the bus up to St Gervais, then change onto bus line 84 which will take you to Les Contamines in around 20 minutes.
More info on www.sat-montblanc.com.
By car
If you decide to drive to St Gervais, it's easy to get a space for your car. You will find a parking at the bottom of Le Bettex station which averages 170 parking spots.
Choose Saint-Nicolas de Véroce (parking at the bottom of the Chattrix) as your second alternative in case Bettex parking is full. It takes around 30 minutes to get there from Chamonix.
If you are traveling with more friends you can always rent a car, book a Private Transfer or a Taxi.
Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area key facts
- 116 ski Lifts: 3 cable cars, 10 gondolas, 35 chair lifts (including seven detachable), 64 lifts, 4 magic carpets.
- 217 slopes: 33 black, 84 red, 63 blue, 37 green.
- 3 snowboard specific areas.
- 499 snow canons.
- 38 high altitude restaurants and a range of restaurants at the foot of the ski slopes.
