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Chamonix Mont-Blanc

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About the resort

CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC : PARADISE FOR LOVERS OF MOUNTAIN SPORTS

At the foot of the Mont-Blanc in exceptional natural surroundings, discover a resort that has continued to fascinate visitors for the past two centuries.
This long tradition of welcome, extraordinary ski potential, a host of sporting and cultural activities, an intense and varied local life-style all in protected natural surroundings make Chamonix Mont-Blanc the ideal destination for all.
Chamonix's skiing extends over 3 main areas : Brévent/Flégere, offering south-facing slopes and exceptional views of the Mont-Blanc chain, the Grands Montets, high altitude north-facing slopes which dominate the village of Argentiere and the Balme area, wide open slopes at the top of the Chamonix valley, bordering on Switzerland. The sister resort of les Houches lies at the opposite end of the valley and is accessible with the Mont-Blanc Unlimited ski pass.
Chamonix also offers 3 smaller valley ski areas, ideal for children, beginners, or for experimenting new snowriding techniques.
Accommodation options are diverse, as skiers and snowboarders will find various hotels and apartments in Chamonix, ready to contribute to their great ski vacations. (Photos copyright: TB Chamonix)

General information Min. altitude 1035m Max. altitude 3842m Airport connections Nearest Airport Geneve (Switzerland) (88km) Bus from airport True Shuttle from airport True Closest railway station Chamonix (0km) Direct bus from railway station True Direct shuttle from railway station True --- winter --- Ski slopes Number of ski runs 71 all (km) 182 Longest slope (km) 4km Night skiing False Opening date 14.12.2008 Closing date 11.5.2009 Maximum vertical drop (m) 0 Artificial snow (%) 11 Green (km) 0 Green 8 Blue (km) 48 Blue 29 Red (km) 70 Red 20 Black (km) 34 Black 13 Lift facilities Drag lift True Chair lift True Cable car True Gondola True Connected resorts Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass True Connected resorts Connection with Courmayeur (Italy). Max. length reachable with one ski-pass (km) 152 Snowboard, free style park Half pipe True Fun park Corner Wave rides Snowboard cross Jumps True Slides Boxen Snowboard park description Cross country skiing Classic cross country runs (km) 43 Skate cross country runs (km) 43 Additional activities Snow tubing Curling Tobogganing True Paragliding True Sleigh trips True Heli skiing Dog sled True Ice skating True Winter hiking True Public infrastructure Indoor pool True Indoor tennis True Sauna True Hot spring True Fitness centre True Casino True Massage centre True Camping True Children Child slope True Child lift True Children's park True Childcare False Child carpet lift True Gastronomy Restaurants 130 Bars / Pubs Discotheques 4 Ski huts 11 Rentals Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True Rent-a-snowboard True Rent-a-touring ski True Rent-a-telemark ski True Rent-a-sport outfit True Ski depot Rent-a-car True		--- summer --- Sporting activities Tennis True Beach volley Inline skating Kayak Paintball True Animal observation spots True Adrenalin park True Hunting True Squash True Basketball Cycle paths True Canoe True Gliding True Panorama flights True Archery Diving Badminton Football Surfing Hiking True Fishing True 808098'08080'8908 [field:sport_winter_skiing] Nordic walking True Volleyball Skateboard Sailing Horse riding True Mini golf True Cave exploring Running paths Golf True Golf holes 18 Mountain bike Signposted MTB routes Downhill route Free ride route Bike park Climbing Fixed rope route True Climbing park True Climbing centre True Climbing tours True Adventure Rafting True Paragliding True Bungee jumping Canyoning True Hydrospeed True Adrenalin park True Course, school, guidance, animation Tennis True Climbing True Kayak Public animation Badminton Mountaineering True Horse riding True Squash Surfing Paragliding True Golf True Sailing Nordic walking True Nature experience Zoo True Petting zoo Stables True Nature trail True National park True Rentals Bicycle / Mountain bike True Surfing / Sailing Kayak Canoe False Walking boots True Mountain sports equipment True Nordic walking poles True Boats False Fishing equipment True Scooter, motorcycle Public infrastructure Supermarket True Camping True Chemist True Cinema True Railway station True Bowling True Internet café True Billiards True Public wellness Solarium Thermal spa Bathing river Fitness centre True Outdoor pool Bathing lake Massage centre True Indoor pool True Beauty farm True Sauna centre True
Additional information Dog sleding, iceskating, swimmingpool, paragliding, speed riding, alpinism, casino, cinema, bowling, 17 Km of footpaths, Mountaineering, Off-piste skiing, Paragliding, Ski mountaineering, Snow shoeing, Snowboarding, Tennis, Climbing, Fitnessl, Horseriding, Fishing. Ski school, kids lessons, kindergarten, childcare, child slopes, children lift, ski equipment rental. Specials Exhibition 'DES GLACIERS ET DES HOMMES' From 20/12/06 To 01/09/08 ... - Scottish evening 23rd January - Winter outdoor games 15.- 22. Feb • January : Kandahar, Alpin ski world cup • June : Mont-Blanc Marathon and Cross du Mont-Blanc • July : International climbing festival • August : The North Face Ultra-Trail - tour du Mont-Blanc - 2. and 3. May - Free Ride days • May : Sciences festival • July - August : Mont-Blanc music festival • July - August : Organ music from Chamonix • August : Fetes des Guides • December : Tourist summit meetings Tips More information Skipass rates: Chamonix Pass This pass is valid for all Chamonix ski areas (except Lognan Grands Montets cable car) 6-day skipass: Adult - 190 € Family 6-day pass: 475 € Mont Blanc Unlimited Unlimited access to « Chamonix Skipass » areas : + Aiguille du Midi and Helbronner cable car + Montenvers train + Lognan-Grands Montets cable car + Les Houches ski area + Courmayeur ski area, Funivie Monte Bianco 6-day skipass: Adult - 235 € Family 6-day pass: 587,50 € Free lifts children under 4 years old. Price more than 70 years old : 50% of the adult price. Family: 2 adults (parents or grand-parents) + X children or junior of the same family You may exchange at any time your « Chamonix Le Pass » for a « Mont-Blanc Unlimited » by paying the difference between the two.

Auberge Bois Prin

from 819,00 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Based on an occupancy of 2 person/s

Facing the Mont Blanc,world mountains'jewel, L'Auberge du Bois Prin is located above the valley of Chamonix. Denis Carier and his Bois Prin team are their for you to satisfy your palate, to help you rest during your stay and guide you on your treks or down the ski slopes of our beloved mountains...

Hotel Le Morgane

from 752,50 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Based on an occupancy of 2 person/s

HOTEL LE MORGANE has undergone a complete renovation in 2007.
Combining the elegance of a 4-star hotel with the relaxed, sporting mood of Chamonix, the hotel offers its clients top-quality service in an original setting.
Hotel Le Morgane offers an ideal settin for dream ski vacations in...

Hotel Les Grands Montets

A step away from the Grands Montets and its ski area unique in the world, near the principal ski lifts of the valley of Chamonix, the hotel is both, a place to recharge one's batteries and a perfect base to practise all mountain winter activities (Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing...

Maeva L'Aiguille

from 61,00 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Based on an occupancy of 5 person/s

300 m from the resort Chamonix Mont Blanc centre, the residence L'Aiguille is made up of 12 Savoie-style buildings. It is situated in a square, close to shops and the pedestrian walkway. It is located 100 m from the Aiguille du Midi cable car.
- Located in the South Chamonix district.
-...

Maeva La Riviere

from 73,75 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Based on an occupancy of 4 person/s

The residence La Riviere with its wooden facades is located in the district of Chamonix Sud, 300 m from the Aiguille du Midi cable car and 5 minutes from the resort centre. It is an ideal destination for outstanding ski vacations in the Chamonix Mont Blanc resort.
- An exceptional location in...

MGM La Ginabelle

from 165,00 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Based on an occupancy of 6 person/s

-20%

Residence, hotel, village
- Perfectly located in the heart of the resort Chamonix Mont Blanc and opposite the departure station of the Montenvers train that takes you up to the Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice)
- A luxury apartment residence featuring relaxation areas and services
-...

P&V Le Chamois Blanc

from 76,00 EUR
per person for 7 day(s)
Based on an occupancy of 5 person/s

500 m from the resort centre, “Le Chamois Blanc” residence is located in the Chamonix-Sud quarter, close to a large number of shops under arcades, and the pedestrian walkway. It is only 300 m from the “Aiguille du Midi” cable car, which provides direct access to the exceptional “Vallée Blanche”...