Brevent Flegere Ski Resort Chamonix, France

The ski resort of Brevent Flegere sits in a prime south facing position above legendary Chamonix. Its sunny slopes are one of the most exceptional sites in The Alps. Few places have such a spectacular view of the Mont Blanc massif.

Brevent Flegere ski resort is the best place in Chamonix to gently acquire a tan whilst taking in the panoramic splendour - if that's what takes your fancy. If not, then it is a place with a wide range of on & off-piste terrain to exhilarate skiers of all categories & levels of expertise. At the end of the day, it provides one of the world’s best après ski drinks location as the sun sinks behind the Mont Blanc glaciers & the para-gliders sail overhead.

Brevent Flegere Skiing & Snowboarding Terrain

Brévent Flégère ski resort has an impressive 1500m of skiable vertical, but the reality is that most of the terrain is up above 2000m. Below that, there are only two advanced valley trails and a whole lot of rarely skiable off piste steeps & trees. Check the condition of the valley trails on the way up the hill as they are notoriously boney!

See the Brevent Flegere ski trail map here.

The combined ski area is serviced by 16 main lifts (4 gondolas / cable cars, 8 chairs). The combined area of nearly 60km of piste trails is the most in the Chamonix valley.

Brevent Flegere is accessible from Chamonix via gondola (to Brevent Plan Praz at 2000m) and from Les Praz village via cable car (to Flegere at 1894m). The ski area is not piste trail connected between Brevent & Flegere. A cable car links the two ski areas high above the valley.

The Brevent ski area is situated directly above the town of Chamonix. The gondola lift station is an easy 5-10min walk from the town centre. The ski area is well suited to intermediate skiers with reasonably challenging piste & off-piste opportunities.

Brévent is known for its steep faces and high cliff jumps which make it attractive for freeriders with comprehensive health insurance cover!

The Flegere ski area is situated above the village of Les Praz. It caters mainly to intermediate skiers with some beginner slopes situated close to the mountain restaurants. You can enjoy the numerous pistes as well as test out your off-piste skills in areas that are near the piste trails. One of the most attractive aspects of Flegere is its south-facing position. This mountain is often bathed in sunlight till the end of the day.

Where is Brevent Flegere, France?

Brevent Flegere is Chamonix's 'local ski hill. The town of Chamonix and the Chamonix Valley are in south-eastern France in the French Alps. Lying at the foot of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is very close to the borders of Italy and Switzerland. Gateway airports are Geneva (GVA) & Lyon St Exupery (LYS).

Geneva airport is 1hr 15min (105km) by road to Chamonix. There are various options for airport transfers from Geneva airport to Chamonix including the train, bus or private transfer. Buses provide the cheapest & most efficient means of transport between Geneva & Chamonix. Search & book train tickets to Chamonix here.

If driving to Brevent Flegere, the car parking at the ski resort is severely limited, so if already in Chamonix take the bus or walk (it is not far).

Brevent Flegere Accommodation

As the base town for the ski resort, Chamonix is the best & most obvious place to stay overnight. Chamonix is a classic mountain town of deep traditions coupled with a party hard attitude.

Search & book all Chamonix ski accommodation here.

Ski Rentals, Lessons & Guiding

Ski rentals are available in all the Chamonix valley villages. Search & book ski or snowboard rentals for Brevent Flegere in Chamonix or Les Praz here.

An innumerable amount of ski instructors, ski schools & resort guides work their trade in the Chamonix valley ski resorts including Brevent Flegere. To narrow down the field, search & book private lessons & guiding within the resort boundaries with the best providers here.

Review

The Powderhounds reviewed Brevent Flegere in 2019. More information is coming soon. Stay tuned for our photos & insights.

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