Pass Comparison

Chamonix Le Pass vs
Mont Blanc Unlimited

A clear, honest comparison — so you know exactly which pass to buy before you arrive.

🎯 The Short Answer

Buy the Chamonix Le Pass unless you specifically plan to ski in Courmayeur (Italy) or Verbier (Switzerland), or you want the Aiguille du Midi cable car included. The Unlimited costs approximately €90 more per person for 6 days — that's €360 extra for a group of four. Only pay for it if you'll use the extras.

✓ Recommended for most
Chamonix Le Pass
~€350 / 6 days adult
  • All 5 Chamonix ski areas
  • Les Grands Montets (expert)
  • Brévent + Flégère (intermediate)
  • Les Houches + Le Tour
  • Free valley bus included
  • Courmayeur (Italy) not included
  • Verbier not included
  • Aiguille du Midi not included
Buy Le Pass →
Mont Blanc Unlimited
~€440 / 6 days adult
  • All 5 Chamonix ski areas
  • Courmayeur, Italy included
  • Verbier, Switzerland (select days)
  • Aiguille du Midi cable car included
  • Free valley bus included
  • ~€90 more per person vs Le Pass
  • €360 extra for group of 4
Buy Unlimited →

Feature by Feature

Full Comparison Table

FeatureLe PassMont Blanc Unlimited
Les Grands Montets✓ Included✓ Included
Brévent + Flégère✓ Included✓ Included
Les Houches + Le Tour✓ Included✓ Included
Free valley bus✓ Included✓ Included
Aiguille du Midi cable car✗ Not included (~€70 extra)✓ Included
Courmayeur, Italy✗ Not included✓ Included
Verbier, Switzerland✗ Not included✓ Select days
6-day adult price~€350~€440
Price difference~€90 per person · ~€360 for group of 4

Which is right for you?

Buy Le Pass If…

Le Pass

You're only skiing Chamonix

No plans to ski Italy or Switzerland — the Le Pass covers everything in the valley at €90 less per person.

Le Pass

You don't need the Aiguille du Midi

If you're not doing the Vallée Blanche and don't want the cable car, save the €90 and buy the Aiguille du Midi ticket separately if needed.

Unlimited

You're skiing Courmayeur

A day in Courmayeur on the Italian side of Mont Blanc is stunning. If it's on your plan, the Unlimited pays for itself.

Unlimited

You want Aiguille du Midi included

At ~€70 for a standalone Aiguille du Midi ticket, the Unlimited's €90 premium makes more sense if you're definitely going up.

FAQs

Pass Comparison Questions

Should I buy the Le Pass or Mont Blanc Unlimited?
For most visitors, the Chamonix Le Pass is the better choice — it covers all 5 ski areas and costs approximately €90 less per person for 6 days than the Unlimited. Only buy the Unlimited if you specifically plan to ski Courmayeur (Italy), Verbier (Switzerland), or want the Aiguille du Midi cable car included.
Does the Mont Blanc Unlimited include the Aiguille du Midi?
Yes — the Aiguille du Midi cable car is included in the Mont Blanc Unlimited pass. It is NOT included in the standard Le Pass. A standalone return ticket costs approximately €67–72 per adult. If you're definitely going up, factor this into your pass decision.
Is it worth upgrading to the Mont Blanc Unlimited?
Only if you'll use the extras. The upgrade costs ~€90 per person. If your group of four upgrades, that's €360 extra. Only worthwhile if at least one day will be spent in Courmayeur or Verbier, or if you're doing the Aiguille du Midi. For a pure Chamonix ski week, the Le Pass is sufficient.