Passy Plaine-Joux vs Semnoz station

Passy Plaine-Joux (Haute-Savoie) and Semnoz station (Haute-Savoie) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatPassy Plaine-JouxSemnoz station
Vertical drop1,289 ft (393 m)922 ft (281 m)
Summit elevation5,650 ft5,554 ft
Base elevation4,360 ft4,633 ft
Lifts79
Runs1726
Beginner terrain75%69%
Intermediate terrain25%23%
Expert terrain0%8%
Night skiing--

Passy Plaine-Joux has the bigger vertical (1,289 ft vs 922 ft); Semnoz station has more runs (26 vs 17); Semnoz station skews more expert (8% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Passy Plaine-JouxNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Semnoz stationNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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