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At the October 8 review, Chamonix tourism planned Savoy’s beginner area for December 19, 2026–March 28, 2027, with dates to be confirmed and subject to snow. Earlier high-mountain or gondola openings do not establish that this practice area or your lesson is available. Before committing to fixed December dates, ask your school for the exact practice area, meeting point, backup plan and booking terms. Compare lodging and lesson quotes around that confirmed plan, rather than treating a valley-wide opening headline as beginner access.

Compare the complete dated beginner tripSource checked: Oct 8, 2026
Scheduled source review: Nov 1, 2026. Check the source before booking.

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