Passy Plaine Joux (1350 - 1650 m)

Nestled between 1,350 and 1,740 meters altitude at heart of Fiz massif Haute-Savoie, Passy Plaine-Joux embodies minimal authentic alpine family-friendly microdestination. Natural reserve village (gateway Passy reserve), located immediate proximity largest Pays du Mont-Blanc resorts (Chamonix 30 km, Saint-Gervais 15 km, Megève 35 km, Les Contamines 20 km), this village resort breathes timeless alpine simplicity, artless charm, breathtaking 360° Mont-Blanc panoramas. Exceptional south-facing sunshine crucible, authentic village community, preserved convivial welcome.

Minimal family alpine domain spans 12 kilometers slopes spread 10 color-coded runs (3 green, 3 blue, 3-4 red, 1 black Ayères) depending on divergent sources. Generous 1,350-1,740m altitude south/south-east exposure = excellent gliding conditions unique sunshine December-April, reliable snow altitude modest sufficient season. Varied sectors: wide south-facing beginner spaces family accessibility, intermediate sinuous forest runs, advanced red panoramic runs, unique black Ayères run experts (present sources 2025). Ski lifts: 1 four-seat Barmus chairlift NEW JULY 2024 (1-min ascent, 4-season, 2,600 pers/h capacity, disabled/pedestrian access), 3-6 varied drag lifts (source confusion SKI.FR=6), 3 beginner magic carpets ("Petits Champions" family spaces), total capacity 7,500+ pers/h.

Specialized children ludic infrastructure: 2 luge runs (1 snowtubing) free/paid, ESF club space child progression, "Espace Lutins" nursery magic carpet secured beginner, timed slalom course real-time, easy-lined family runs gentle slopes all-ability access. Competition homologations: regional team training possible, annual family local competitions.

Exceptional complementary offer: 2 ski touring itineraries Mont-Blanc valley mythical Vallée Blanche descent high-mountain guided, 8 km cross-country 2 loops (3 green, 5 blue), 2 snowshoe marked guided nature itineraries, authentic dog sledding "Granges Heidi" mushing immersion (€190/adult), dog-hiking cani-rando, nature pedestrian walks, French ESF ski school, children nurseries clubs, Natural Reserve House wildlife/flora discovery, après-ski authentic village restaurants chalets inns.

Passy Plaine-Joux = "minimal family Mont-Blanc authentic microdestination" destination: 12 km slopes, 10 all-level runs, 1 black (Ayères), 1 new 4-seat chairlift JULY 2024, 3 beginner carpets, 2 luges, 8 km Nordic 2-loop, dog mushing sledding, Vallée Blanche ski touring, natural reserve gateway, 360° Mont-Blanc sunshine panoramas, artless authentic village, ultra-budget passes, 15-35 km access major resorts = unforgettable authentic mountain vacation.