Les Contamines Ski Trip Planning

Planning a ski trip to Les Contamines

Les Contamines-Montjoie is a village resort at the foot of the Mont-Blanc range. A little preparation before arrival helps with equipment hire, transfers, family arrangements and accommodation details.

Before you go

• ✓Confirm your travel arrangements and transfers to the resort
• ✓Save your accommodation details, check-in times and access information
• ✓Decide on equipment hire or bringing your own, and book hire in advance
• ✓Book ski lessons early if anyone in your group needs them
• ✓Arrange travel insurance that covers winter sports
• ✓Plan your lift passes around how many days you'll ski
• ✓Check the weather and travel conditions shortly before departure

What to pack

Commonly needed for a ski holiday:

• •Ski jacket and trousers
• •Base layers
• •Ski socks
• •Gloves or mittens
• •Goggles
• •Helmet
• •Warm mid-layers
• •Sunglasses
• •Sunscreen and lip protection
• •Travel documents
• •Phone chargers
• •Any medication you personally need
• •Swimwear, if your accommodation has a spa or pool

Getting there and around

Les Contamines provides local shuttle services in the village during the appropriate seasons. Use the official resort information for current transport and access details.