Ski Areas near La Giettaz
Staying in La Giettaz means you can ski a different area every day: a family ski area on the doorstep, the big La Clusaz slopes over the Col des Aravis, and the huge Evasion Mont-Blanc and Espace Diamant areas nearby.
The four ski areas at a glance
| Ski area | Size | Altitude | From the chalet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portes du Mont-Blanc | 100 km | 1,200–1,930 m | 5 min by car to Le Plan |
| La Clusaz | 125 km | 1,100–2,600 m | 15 min by car over the Col des Aravis |
| Espace Diamant | 192 km | Villages from Flumet up to Les Saisies (1,650 m) | Down the valley via Flumet |
| Evasion Mont-Blanc | More than 400 km | Up to 2,353 m | Through the Portes du Mont-Blanc |
Opening dates for 2026-27 are in our ski season guide.
Live from the slopes
Lifts and snow right now at the three ski areas closest to the chalet, from the resorts' own bulletins.
Portes du Mont-Blanc
5 min from the chalet
Season: 19 December 2026 to 21 March 2027
La Clusaz
15 min from the chalet
Season: 12 December 2026 to 25 April 2027
Espace Diamant
Down the valley via Flumet
Season: 5 December 2026 to 10 April 2027
Portes du Mont-Blanc: on the doorstep
Our home ski area links La Giettaz, Combloux and Megève-Le Jaillet, facing the Mont Blanc massif. It is mostly made up of blue runs and is the most family-friendly area around. The La Giettaz lifts leave from Le Plan, 5 minutes from the chalet. Read our full guide.
La Clusaz: the big one next door
Over the Col des Aravis, La Clusaz has 125 km of runs across five massifs (Balme, Aiguille, Étale, Beauregard and Manigod), from 1,100 m up to 2,600 m. Its high Balme sector has the longest season in the area: in 2026-27 it is open until 25 April. La Clusaz also has two big cross-country areas, Les Confins (53 km) and Beauregard (38 km). Source: La Clusaz.
Espace Diamant: the Val d’Arly villages
Down the valley, the Espace Diamant links five ski villages: Flumet, Praz-sur-Arly, Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, Crest-Voland/Cohennoz and Les Saisies. The tourist office counts 192 km of runs. The nearest entrance is Les Evettes, in Flumet. Les Saisies is also known for its 120 km of cross-country trails. Sources: Val d’Arly tourist office, Espace Diamant.
Evasion Mont-Blanc: more than 400 km
The Portes du Mont-Blanc is the gateway to the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area, which adds Megève, Saint-Gervais and Les Contamines to the slopes of La Giettaz and Combloux: more than 400 km in total, up to 2,353 m. Source: Megève.