Montgenèvre vs Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol

Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes) and Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMontgenèvreSaint-Michel-de-Chaillol
Vertical drop2,579 ft (786 m)1,552 ft (473 m)
Summit elevation8,468 ft6,329 ft
Base elevation5,889 ft4,780 ft
Lifts259
Runs11823
Beginner terrain63%77%
Intermediate terrain26%23%
Expert terrain11%0%
Night skiing--

Montgenèvre has the bigger vertical (2,579 ft vs 1,552 ft); Montgenèvre has more runs (118 vs 23); Montgenèvre skews more expert (11% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
MontgenèvreNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Saint-Michel-de-ChaillolNot 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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