Alpine Skiing
Skiing for Everyone
You have three ski domain options: La Chapelle d’Abondance, La Chapelle Liberté or Les Portes du Soleil.
Where to ski?
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La Chapelle d'Abondance
More infoThe ski area from the village (35km of ski runs) suits beginner to intermediate skiers.
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Chapelle Liberté
More infoThis ski pass gives you access to the village ski area as well as the first resorts further up the valley (130km ski runs).
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Les Portes du Soleil
More infoLa Chapelle d’Abondance is the gateway to the gigantic Portes du Soleil (600km) ski domain. This ski pass gives you access to the village ski area and all the resorts higher up.
Where can I have lessons?
The Ecole du Ski Français in La Chapelle d’Abondance provide lessons for all ages and all levels.
Where do I Purchase My Ski Pass?
The Crêt-Béni and La Panthiaz ticket offices are open every day from 8:30am-4:30 pm throughout the winter season.
All Year:
SELCA
Tel.: +33 (0)4 50 73 50 16
E-mail: selca@lachapelle74.com
During the Season:
Crêt Béni Ticket Office Tel: +33 (0)4 50 73 33 33
Braitaz Ticket Office Tel: +33 (0)4 50 73 53 95
Hands-Free Card
Ski passes for 3 days and more require a hands-free card. You no longer need to queue at the ticket desk: thanks to this card you can purchase or recharge your ski pass online and benefit from special rates.
You can use this card from one season to another on the entire Portes du Soleil domain (summer and winter). The car is mandatory and is sold for €3 with your first purchase. Place the card in your left-hand pocket to open the gates easily.
Where do I get My Insurance?
Snowrisk
This insurance covers all research and rescue costs, as well as medical repatriation directly. Depending on the insurance options you have purchased, the insurance will reimburse you for your ski lift pass or your Nordic access card, and your ski lessons paid and booked in advance. In the event that your stay is interrupted due to an accident, illness (with hospitalisation), early return, the insurance will refund your ski lift pass, or your Nordic access card and your ski lessons on a pro rata basis unused from the 2nd day of the insurance*.
- Snowrisk
- Price
- Snowrisk
Day
- Price
€3
- Snowrisk
Season
- Prix
€59
- Snowrisk
Family Season
- Prix
€149
On sale at the ski lift ticket desks. Included in the ski pass for the length of its validity.
La Carte Neige (The Snow Card)
This is a “seasonal” insurance that covers Alpine skiing activities. It is issued at La Chapelle d’Abondance Tourist Office and at the ESF – French Ski School.
- Carte Neige Loisirs Alpine Ski
- Primo
- Medium
- Carte Neige Loisirs Alpine Ski
Junior (born in 2007 and later)
- Primo
€65
- Medium
€75
- Carte Neige Loisirs Alpine Ski
Adult (born in 2006 and before)
- Primo
€70
- Medium
€80
- Carte Neige Loisirs Alpine Ski
Family Carte Neige
- Primo
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- Medium
€230
Taking out an insurance avoids any unexpected high rescue costs. Approximate costs are €370 at high altitude and €685 off piste.
Rescue Services
Ski Patrollers Advice
Here are a few professional tips to stay safe in the mountains:
Skiers and snowboarders, for your safety, do not stop below moguls or in the breaks in the slope
Before starting on a run, make sure that it corresponds to your personal skiing level
Fatigue is the cause of many accidents: stay alert
If you witness an accident and you raise the alert, clearly specify the name of the slope, the marker number and the type of injuries
Respect the closing times
After the runs are closed, snow grooming machines with hidden cables take care of the maintenance
For obvious safety reasons, we remind you that sledging, and skiing is strictly prohibited on the roads and village streets
Any activity occuring outside of the marked runs is your sole responsibility.
Rescue Rates 2021-2022
Snow Front: €64
Zone A: €246
Zone B: €428
Off Piste: €768
Rescue on the Slopes
Call: +33 (0)4 50 73 35 99 or 112
Les Portes du Soleil App
Get real-time information: weather, opening times, and webcams on our smartphone apps.
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