Cordon Resort Guide
Cordon, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 11km7 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,600m5,249ft |
| Resort Height | 1,000m3,281ft |
| Nearest Airports | Annecy and Chambery |
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Cordon at a glance
A small rural village from which there are good views of the Mont Blanc Massif. Small but highly regarded ski school and access to the huge Mont Blanc ski pass. Close to the larger village of Sallanches and with spectacular views of Mont Blanc.
Although there are no special terrain features for snowboarders, they are welcome on all trails.
When will it snow in Cordon?
The next notable snow forecast for Cordon is 1cm-, expected on 21 October.
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Cordon Facts, Stats and Ratings
Cordon Rated
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How High is Cordon?
| Highest Lift | 1,600m5,249ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,000m3,281ft |
| Resort Altitude (Cordon) | 1,000m3,281ft |
| Max Vertical | 600m1,969ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Cordon Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 6km4 miles |
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| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 4km2 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 11km7 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Ski Pass Mont Blanc Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 66 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 206 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 155 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 54 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 952km592 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 248 | |
Cordon Summary
The French Ski Resort of Cordon is part of the Ski Pass Mont Blanc area with access to 952km592 miles of downhill skiing, with 507 marked pistes, served by a total of 248 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Cordon itself (11km7 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Ski Pass Mont Blanc ski resorts of Argentière, Chamonix, Combloux, Le Tour, Les Contamines, Les Houches, Megève, Passy Plaine Joux and St Gervais Mont-Blanc.
On the Mountain
The longest possible descent in Cordon is 2km1 miles long.
Skiing in Cordon
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding in Cordon
Snowboarding permitted on all slopes.
When is Cordon open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Cordon.
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NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Cordon.
Snow Making
Cordon is able to make snow, on 5km3 miles of ski runs, with 11 snow cannons.
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts of Cordon are able to uplift 4,200 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Cordon?
Cordon is in the French Alps in Ski Pass Mont Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France.
How can I get to Cordon?
By Air
The nearest airports to Cordon are Annecy, Chambery and Geneva. There are 10 airports within three hours drive. Annecy is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
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