Combloux
Why Combloux Ski Resort?
- A pretty, relatively undiscovered rural village in a scenic setting with panoramic views of Mont Blanc
- Linked to the huge Evasion ski area
- Easy access from the motorway, train station and Geneva airport
- 'Famille Plus' resort - good children’s facilities and great for families
Combloux Resort Information
The resort is ideal for winter skiing holidays where traditional style and beautiful scenery are paramount to your holiday itinerary.
Unspoilt by tourist developments, and with a 360-degree panorama of Mont Blanc, Combloux is often aptly referred to as ‘the Pearl of Mont Blanc’, respectful of the traditions of the French Alps with its ancient church, medieval fountains, old rustic buildings, traditional farmhouses and wooden chalets. Despite recent growth on the outskirts, the traditional-style bars and restaurants still give a feel for the ‘real’ rural Alpine France.
Not surprisingly Combloux holds the ‘Famille Plus Montagne’ label for its children’s facilities (nurseries, ski kindergarten, activities…). There are two day nurseries in Combloux for children (aged from three months) to choose from, conveniently situated at the bottom of the ski runs and in the town centre.
There are plenty of activities in Combloux to keep everyone happy, including non-skiers, such as tours of the village on horse-drawn carriages, numerous scenic snowshoe trails, farm visits, and traditional folklore evenings. Wednesday is market day. For more things to do, including the prospect of some serious shopping and famous restaurants, a visit to close-by cosmopolitan Megève is a must.
Combloux is only few minutes from Megève (4 km) and Chamonix is only 30 kms away. The resort is very easily accessed from the motorway exit (Sallanches, 8km); a TGV station and only 70km from Geneva airport.
Combloux ski area
Combloux is a well-suited resort for beginners, intermediates and families with all levels catered for. The pistes provide scenic skiing amid Combloux's pine forests and breathtaking panoramas of the Mont Blanc and the Aravis ranges.
Combloux and Megève (Le Jaillet) form one integrated ski area accessed from the village whilst the rest of the Megève-Saint-Gervais ski area is accessed through the main Princesse gondola, a 5-minute drive (there’s also a shuttle bus from Combloux). The extensive ‘Evasion Mont-Blanc’ lift-pass offering 450km of pistes covers Combloux, Megève, Saint-Gervais and Les Contamines and provides varied skiing for all levels. For the more extreme skiers/boarders, Chamonix is only about half an hour’s drive.
Skiing in the Combloux area’s splendid surroundings, where lift queues are virtually unheard of is particularly enjoyable.
In conjunction with the 90th anniversary of skiing in 2025, Combloux is inaugurating the new Beauregard 10-seater gondola.
Additional ski fact info, main ski info in resort facts box at top of page (24/25):
Les Portes du Mont Blanc only (Combloux + Megève Le Jaillet + La Giettaz + Cordon (not connected by ski)
100km of pistes, 29 lifts, 63 slopes:
Green slopes: 10
Blue slopes: 17
Red slopes: 28
Black slopes: 8
Combloux skiing info
Beginners
Beginners can enjoy the green runs at the top of the Garettes and Bouchet drag lifts and there are more further up the mountain too.
Intermediates
There is plenty of choice for intermediate skiers, with lots of red runs just above the main Beauregard chairlift from Combloux. In the Evasion domain, there’s more than enough to occupy intermediates of low and high levels.
Advanced, off-piste & ski touring
Experts can explore the 425km of the Evasion ski domain where there are almost unlimited red, black and off-piste opportunities. There are also a number of snowparks too.
There are also a number of safe off-piste areas, often with a good covering of powder – sometimes reached with a short walk to reach a mountain pass or summit.
Mountain fun zones
Ours des Pres slope
Located near the arrival of the Jaillet gondola and accessible by the La Ravine chairlift, the Ours des Prés playful slope is equipped with game modules for fun while skiing!
Boardercross
Challenge yourself with friends! Between bumps and banked turns, it will be necessary to balance between speed and technique. The Combloux boardercross is located along the Ambourzalles red run and accessible by the Pertuis chairlift.
Nordic skiing
Combloux offers two cross-country ski trails (5.5km) with free access, ideal for a family discovery but also for those who wish to train more intensively:
- an green track to warm up
- an blue run to practice
Presented in the form of a roundabout, please be sure to respect the signs and the direction of traffic to ensure everyone's safety. Walkers are allowed along the edges of the Nordic trails.
Well exposed to enjoy the sun, the Combloux cross-country ski trails promise a wonderful moment of escape in unspoilt nature with breathtaking landscapes.
Ideally located between 'Cry' and 'Cuchet' in Combloux – more precisely in the 'Fontaine Désir' / 'Crêt du four' sector for connoisseurs.
A paper plan is available to you at the ski lift ticket offices. You can park at the La Cry car park, about a 5-minute walk from the cross-country ski trails. As the number of places is limited, we invite you to use the free ski bus by getting off at the last stop “La Cry”.
Combloux ski hire & lift passes (pre-bookable)
Pre-book your 6 day+ Combloux ski hire and/or Combloux lift pass with Peak Retreats.
To download the ski extras form see 'Helpful links' further down the page. Please note that prices are for indication only. They will fluctuate based on Euro/£ exchange rate. Please call us for the latest prices.
Other lift passes are available to buy in the resort such as half or full-day passes (for those who only wish to ski the odd day) or one-use lift passes for pedestrians. Some resorts also offer specific beginner area passes and cross country passes.
Combloux group ski school (pre-bookable)
Ski school for children is available to book with Peak Retreats.
To download the ski extras form see 'Helpful links' further down the page. Please note that prices are for indication only. They will fluctuate based on Euro/£ exchange rate. Please call us for the latest prices.
Combloux private lessons (not pre-bookable)
Private lessons with an instructor can only be arranged directly with the ESF ski school. Peak Retreats cannot pre-book these. Private lessons are usually around €40-60 per hour (depending on resort, time of day and period) and becomes cheaper the more hours you take and the more people you have to share the hours with i.e with family members or friends. Some resorts insist on a minimum of 3 sessions to be booked at once.
Contact ESF Combloux for private lessons - 0033 4 50 58 60 87
Combloux childcare (not pre-bookable)
Combloux has acquired the Famille Plus label for its childcare facilities. Please view here for more information on the Famille Plus label.
Nursery "Les Loupiots"
For children aged 3 years – 10 years
"Les Loupiots" daycare centre is open during the winter season, from Sunday to Friday, located at the foot of the slopes in La Cry. Access is possible with the free “Combloux – La Cry” ski bus.
Supervised by qualified childcare professionals, Meals and snacks are provided. You can pick up your child at the time you want, within the limits of the package chosen. Half days, full days, 6 day packages.
Please contact the centre direct as we cannot pre-book this kids club - 0033 4 57 44 82 57
It is advisable to book before you go and in good time as spaces get filled quickly, especially in Peak times. A childhood vaccination record will be needed.
Babysitters (not pre-bookable)
A list of babysitters is available from the tourist office.
Top snow activities to experience in Combloux
Please note Peak Retreats do not book any activities and most activities are payable therefore the below is just for information. More detailed information and how to book can be found on the tourist office website
Snowshoeing
A pleasant and accessible way that offers to all to discover the beauties and secrets of the silent mountain pastures: Observation of the hares, deers and chamois, Running on the frozen riverbeds, History of the savoy men through the farms and oratories. Various levels: Day, Half-Day and Night Hikes in a high altitude restaurant.
Sledging area in Cuchet
A secured and maintained sledge area is located in Combloux, in Cuchet, near the ski runs. They are both free access and under the responsibility of the parents.
Sledge area in the village
A safe sledge area, for the kids, is located in the center of the village, near the city-hall. Free access to the sledge area and under the responsibility of the parents.
Sledging area in la Cry
A secured and maintained sledge area is located in Combloux, in la Cry, at the bottom of the ski runs. It's free access and under the responsibility of the parents. Near the free skibus
Sled dogs
In a family with children or friends, share a true moment of relaxation and escape in the company of the Alaskan malamute. In summer and guided tour of the kennel (1h30) or / and cani-hiking: hiking drawn by a dog on the belt. Situated above the village of Megève, access on foot in 30 minutes. From 6 years.
Ski joering
With a graduate instructor status, and with very well-trained ponies, introduce children to the joy of skiing behind a pony while directing all 3 paces. Activity for children only, from 4 years old. They should have the Piou-Piou ski level.
Top activities to experience in Combloux
Please note Peak Retreats do not book any activities and most activities are payable therefore the below is just for information. More detailed information and how to book can be found on the tourist office website
Carriage ride
You will just have to take a seat in one of these sledge waiting in front of the tourism office. It will then take you up to panoramic sites or down to some picturesque path. For a simple carriage ride, get in touch directly with the coachmen, either by phone, either in front of the tourism office
Paragliding
Live the oldest dream of mankind. Learn to fly! Tandem and discovery flights with a certified instructor. Tandem and discovery flights with a certified instructor. Workshops for all levels. From Monday to Friday, learn paragliding in total safety. Practical and theoretical lessons. Individual lessons in two-seater paragliders.
Panoramic flights over the Mont-Blanc Massif and its valleys
- Megeve Valley (10min)
- Chamonix Valley (Bossons and Taconnaz glaciers 20 min)
- Vallee Blanche (Mer de Glace and Vallee Blanche 30 min)
- Mont-Blanc Massif (All the glaciers 40 min)
Markets
Monday – Les Houches (23 km) and La Clusaz (54km)
Tuesday – Les Contamines (18km) and Aoste (82km Italy)
Wednesday – Combloux and Courmayeur (46km Italy)
Thursday – St Gervais (8.5km)
Friday – Megeve (5km)
Saturday – Sallanches (8km) and Chamonix (32km)
Mountain coaster
A new generation of sledge on a dedicated slope with a tunnel, lights and sounds.
Combloux après-ski, bars & restaurants
There are over 10 restaurants in the village and various altitude restaurants (mountain restaurants).
Amenities
Mini market, sports shops, bakeries, butchers, gift shops etc.
Getting to Combloux, France
By road:
Driving distance from Calais to Combloux 549 miles (approx. 7 hrs 35).
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Mâcon then ‘Autoroute Blanche’ Motorway (A40 Mâcon – Cluses) exit Sallanches (no 20). Follow signs to Combloux (8km from Sallanches).
By road & rail:
Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras. See our train services page for more information as we can pre-book the trains for you. The nearest train station to Combloux is roughly 8km away in Sallanches.
4 international airports are nearby, see our flying page for information on airlines. We don't book flights, we invite you to do your own research.
Geneva Airport to Combloux is roughly 64km, approx. 1hr
Chambery Savoie Mont Blanc Airport to Combloux is roughly 115km, approx. 1hr 30 mins
Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport to Combloux is roughly 165km, approx. 2hrs
Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport to Combloux is roughly 202km, approx. 2hrs
Private taxi transfers:
Private taxi transfers from airports and train stations are pre-bookable with Peak Retreats. See our airport & station transfers page for more information.
Bus transfers:
Altibus/Bens Bus/Snow bus (and the likes of) offer shared bus transfers from some French/Swiss airports and SNCF train stations to ski resorts. We don't book these (or have any affiliation with them), we invite you to do your own research.
Resort shuttle bus:
Free shuttle buses run throughout the day linking the different areas of the resort.
