The ski resort of Combloux is nicknamed “the Pearl of Mont Blanc”. Its ski area, which is part of the Évasion Mont-Blanc domain, is immense. The village of Combloux is very typical of the Haute-Savoie style.
Combloux, a charming resort facing the Mont-Blanc
During your stroll through the heart of the village, you can discover: the bread oven, the baroque church of Saint-Nicolas and the granite basin. A biotope pool allows you to swim in summer. This swimming pool is entirely natural and is located opposite Mont Blanc. But remember to book your ticket, as the number of places is limited.
If you don’t know the resort, a free map can be given to you at the Tourist Office. It will allow you to follow the discovery itinerary of the village of Combloux.
The ski area of Combloux
Two ski areas can be used by holidaymakers and locals:
- The “Portes du Mont-Blanc” area, which includes the slopes of Combloux, Megève-Le Jaillet, La Giettaz and Cordon. In total 100 km of slopes and an altitude varying between 1 100 and 1 930 m.
- The “Évasion Mont Blanc” domain, with the resorts of Portes du Mont-Blanc, Megève, Saint-Gervais, Les Contamines and Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce. This represents a total of 445 km of pistes.
The best rated hotels
Between hotels and rental flats, there are many options for accommodation in Combloux during a ski holiday.
Depending on your budget, we have selected five hotels in Combloux. They offer excellent value for money and have very good customer reviews:
Aux Ducs de Savoie
From € 165 per night.
Chalet Alpen Valley, Mont-Blanc
From € 185 per night.
Le Coin Savoyard
From € 103 per night.
Hotel Les Granits
From € 78 per night.
Résidence & Spa La Grande Cordée
The most beautiful chalets
For an unforgettable holiday in the mountains, we offer three chalets for rent in Combloux. They have received excellent reviews from guests:
Les Ours de Combloux
Chalet Caprice
Les Belles Cimes
Winter sports
Many activities are offered in winter in the resort of Combloux. They will allow you to end the day in style, after having skied the rest of the time.
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The hiking breakaway. You will discover ski touring at night, on the Crève-Coeur route. You will be supervised by ESF instructors. The activity takes place every Tuesday during the school holidays. The meeting point is at 5pm at the Cry car park.
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The night under an igloo. It is never unpleasant to make new discoveries, especially during the holidays. So why not let yourself be tempted by a night in an igloo? You will start the evening with a walk under the stars, accompanied by your guide. Before sleeping in your igloo, you can enjoy a fondue.
The resort’s athletes
Kenza Lacheb
Kenza Lacheb is a member of the French ski team. She put on her first skis as a child in Les Houches, before joining the Combloux ski club. In 2013, she joined the Mont Blanc Ski Committee and began competing with the FIS. In 2021, she will join the European Cup and will even take part in some World Cup stages.
Baptiste Chassagne
Baptiste Chassagne is originally from Lyon. He discovered the trail after his 20th birthday, when his parents invested in a flat in Combloux and he did an internship at Dynastar. Today, Baptiste Chassagne evolves at the highest level. In 2019, he will finish 3rd in the French Long Trail Championships.
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The must-see events in Combloux
The Mont Blanc Country Baroque Festival
Baroque is a great movement for classical music lovers which developed from the 17th to the 18th century. The Baroque Festival of the Mont Blanc region takes place every year at the beginning of July over a period of ten days in the churches around Combloux. The varied programme offers twelve concerts. There are also open-air performances in the afternoon. These are free. The paid concerts at the end of the day are free for children under 15 years old accompanied by an adult, in order to encourage initiation to this musical form.
The MB Race
The MB Race is a mountain bike race that takes place every year in Combloux at the end of June or beginning of July. Created in 2010, it has established itself as a major sporting event in the department. Renowned for its demanding courses, the MB Race passes through no less than 12 communes, including Megève, Sallanches and Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc, and is the only mountain bike race to offer the 140km distance and 7,000m of positive elevation gain for men. For women, the race is 70 km long, with 3,500 m of climbing. Several races are now organised and children even have their own, the MB Kids.
Poster of the 2022 edition of the MB Race
Ski passes
Several types of ski passes are offered by the resort of Combloux. You just have to choose the one that best suits your needs. For example, the beginner’s pass will allow you to start gently, on a few lifts.
The more experienced skiers will enjoy the Les Portes du Mont-Blanc pass, giving access to 100 kilometres of pistes spread over the areas of Combloux, Megève, Cordon and La Giettaz, or the Évasion Mont-Blanc pass, which allows you to enjoy 400 kilometres of pistes.
Extra info: as the resort of Combloux is well known for its handi-skiing, a 50% reduction is applied on the passes for disabled people and their companions.
Snowshoeing itinerary
To discover nature in a natural way, snowshoeing is suitable for the whole family. Here are some itineraries in Combloux:
Circuit de la Croix de Salles
The loop towards the Prapacot mountain pasture
The “P’tits Loups” hike
Duration: 45 minutes for the green loop of 2 km and 1 hour and 15 minutes for the blue loop of 3.5 km.
Ideas for summer activities
Come and enjoy this beautiful Haute-Savoie resort in summer and discover many activities.
The biotope lake
This lake offers swimming in pure, chlorine-free water. This ecological project is very innovative: the water is taken from the drinking water network and is heated to 26°C by the sun. Aquatic plants and a stream ensure the quality of the water is impeccable. The site also includes a wooden solarium, a grassy beach and a bar-restaurant.
Address: chemin de Plan Perret, 74 920 Combloux.
Price: 6 € for adults and 4.50 € for children (free for children under 5).
Supervised mountain bike rides
Address: Bureau des Guides, 74920 Comloux.
Pump track in Combloux
Address: it is located next to the town hall near the city-stadium and the skate-park.
Four-season sled
Length uphill: 365 linear metres. Downhill length: 715 linear metres.
Vertical drop: 95 metres Average slope: 13% Maximum speed: 36 km/h Price: 8€ for a descent.
Address: 821 route de la Télécabine, 74120 Megève.
Access and public transport
The ski resort of Combloux is 4 km from Megève and 30 km from Chamonix. Access is easy and the village is respectful of the Savoyard style as it has no large concrete complexes.
To reach Combloux, it will take you: 5 h 30 from Paris, 2 hours from Lyon, 1 hour from Geneva, Aosta or Annecy and 3 h 30 from Milan. Access is direct by TGV from Sallanches station. It is then necessary to make the connection by bus or taxi.
You can use the public transport network to discover the resort and its surroundings:
- The“Montenbus” shuttle is a transport on demand service available in the Pays du Mont-Blanc community of communes. It serves Combloux, Les Contamines Montjoie, Cordon, Demi-Quartier, Domancy, Megève, Praz-sur-Arly, Passy, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Sallanches. The vehicles are adapted for PRM.
- During the summer, from July to August, the“Village” shuttles operate every day. They serve 13 free stops, from the Tourist Office to the Cuchet car park. They run every 15 minutes.
- The“Meg bus” provides a link between Demi-Quartier, Combloux and Megève. Fare: 1,50 €. The service is free for children under 6 years old or on presentation of a ski pass.
