Les Houches: Resort and Snowboarding Review

A view of skiers and snowboarders in Les Houches, France

Tree lined Les Houches sits at foot of the Chamonix valley, with great views up towards Mont Blanc. With the expansive Megeve sitting behind, and the several great options for riding lining the valley, is Les Houches worth a trip? We headed to Les Houches in March 2024 to find out. Les Houches essential stats Highest point: 1,900 metres Resort altitude: 1,010 metres Vertical drop: 900 metres Ski area: 55 kms Nearest airport: Geneva (GVA) Daily...

A view of skiers and snowboarders in Les Houches, France

Les Houches: Resort and Snowboarding Review

Tree lined Les Houches sits at foot of the Chamonix valley, with great views up towards Mont Blanc. With the expansive Megeve sitting behind, and the several great options for riding lining the valley, is Les Houches worth a...

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