Peak Elevation
1,634 m
5,361 ft
Vertical Drop
525 m
1,722 ft
Skiable Area
40 ha
98.84 ac
Avg Snowfall
126 cm
49.6 in
Lifts
8
Chalmazel Weather Forecast
About
Chalmazel is a ski area on the slopes of Pierre-sur-Haute in the Loire department, the only alpine station left in the department and part of the Massif Central. The domain runs from about 1,109 to 1,600 meters, a vertical drop near 490 meters, with 12 km across 15 runs served by a bubble chairlift, the longest in the Massif Central, plus seven T-bars. Skiing there dates to the 1930s, but the department confirmed Chalmazel would not open for the 2025-2026 season, citing staffing shortfalls and mounting financial losses.
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Operated by Conseil Départemental de la Loire
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Chalmazel have?
Chalmazel has 8 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 4,500 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Chalmazel?
Chalmazel has a vertical drop of 1,722 feet (525 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Chalmazel?
The summit of Chalmazel sits at 5,361 feet (1,634 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Chalmazel have?
Chalmazel has 15 marked trails, totaling roughly 7.5 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Chalmazel?
Chalmazel covers 98.84 acres (40 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Chalmazel offer night skiing?
No, Chalmazel does not offer night skiing.
Does Chalmazel have snowmaking?
Yes, Chalmazel has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Chalmazel get each year?
Chalmazel averages around 49.6 inches (126 cm) of snowfall per season.
