Chamonix

Set at the foot of Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, Chamonix is a traditional alpine town offering fabulous skiing and stunning mountain scenery. There are 5 ski areas to explore, together with a wide variety of sporting and leisure activities.

Chamonix, rightly, has a reputation as the freeride capital of the world, with skiers coming from all over the world to take on the famous off-piste, such as the ‘Vallee Blanche’.

You don’t have to be a pro though to take advantage, with a large number of intermediate pistes to discover, together with a small number of beginner slopes. The town itself offers an excellent selection of shops, restaurants and boutiques and has excellent nightlife with numerous pubs and nightclubs.

There are 2 lift pass options, a Chamonix local pass and a Mont Blanc Unlimited. The local lift pass covers the main ski areas in the valley, whilst the area pass includes access to the spectacular Aiguille du Midi lift, together with the mountain trains and the top station of the Grands Montets ski area (well worth a look!). The area pass also offers a free days skiing in the Italian ski resort of Courmayeur, a 30 minute free bus ride from Chamonix.

The Aiguille du Midi lift – the world’s highest vertical ascent cable car – is well worth a visit. Not only are the views from the summit (3,842m) spectacular, you’ll also get a great view of the famous Mont Blanc peak.

The town has a large number of supermarkets, café’s and banks, with internet access available from the local tourist office. The sports centre has an excellent swimming pool, ice rink, climbing wall, squash courts and fitness room, and there are a huge number of other activities to explore such as paragliding, snowshoe walking, panoramic flights, dog sleds, trips in a barouche cart and icefall climbing.


SkiingNon-Skiing
Green Runs5
Blue Runs19
Red Runs31
Black Runs6
Ski Piste Height
From:
1000m
To:
3842m
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Button Lifts20
Chair Lifts18
Cable Cars10
Snow Cannons96
Ski SchoolESF
4 days£132
2 hours am
Bars14
Restaurants14
Ice Skating RinkYes
Indoor Swimming PoolYes
Gym / Sports CentreYes
Children's CrecheYes
Shops / Shopping CentreYes
Lift Pass
LengthAdultsChildren (U13)
3 days
4 days
6 days£207£166
13 days
Ski and Boot hire (6 days)
AdultSki Pack PriceSki Only Price
Beginner£81£49
Intermediate£94£61
Advanced£100£75
ChildSki Pack PriceSki Only Price
Beginner£37£28
Intermediate£37£28
Advanced£56£42
Pack = Skis, poles and boots or snowboard and boots
Accommodation

Les Aiglons resort & Spa

Les Aiglons resort & Spa

Residence La Ginabelle

Residence La Ginabelle

Residence La Riviere

Residence La Riviere

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