Les Portes du Mont-Blanc vs Passy Plaine-Joux

Les Portes du Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie) and Passy Plaine-Joux (Haute-Savoie) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatLes Portes du Mont-BlancPassy Plaine-Joux
Vertical drop2,979 ft (908 m)1,289 ft (393 m)
Summit elevation6,316 ft5,650 ft
Base elevation3,337 ft4,360 ft
Lifts307
Runs17117
Beginner terrain49%75%
Intermediate terrain41%25%
Expert terrain10%0%
Night skiing--

Les Portes du Mont-Blanc has the bigger vertical (2,979 ft vs 1,289 ft); Les Portes du Mont-Blanc has more runs (171 vs 17); Les Portes du Mont-Blanc skews more expert (10% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Les Portes du Mont-BlancNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Passy Plaine-JouxNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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