Related Regions: Haute Savoie, Northern Alps, France, Europe, Mont-Blanc

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Overview

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Chamonix Mont-Blanc

High End:

Hameau Albert 1er, 38 route du Bouchet, 74400 Chamonix (+33(0)450-530-509) http://www.hameaualbert.fr/en A hamlet of traditional Savoyard farm buildings make up this four-star hotel in the centre of Chamonix. Pine clading, fireplaces, and country-style furnishings deck the interiors. Rooms cost €1750 to €450 a night; priciest rooms feature hot tubs, fireplaces, and balconies facing Mont Blanc. Take a dip in the steaming outside pool or indulge in a seaweed bath or hot body wrap. Dine on foie gras and white truffles in the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Albert 1er.

Grand Hotel Des Alpes, 75 Rue de Docteur Paccard, 74400 Chamonix (+33(0)450-553780) http://www.grandhoteldesalpes.com This four-star hotel dating back to 1840 is located in the centre of Chamonix. Elegant woodwork and grand marble columns are a fixture throughout. Choose from double rooms or apartment suites with views of the Brevent or Mont Blanc, priced €210 to €950 per night. Breakfast is not included in room rates (€20). Use of the sauna and pool is free; massages are extra.

Mid-level:

Hotel Gustavia, 272 Avenue Michel-Croz, Chamonix (+33(0)450-530-031) http:www.hotelgustavia.eu This three-star hotel, dating back to 1890, has a charming exterior with green shutters and wrought iron balconies. Inside you'll find a lively apres-ski bar and 50 modern bedrooms, all with WIFI and televisions, priced from €128 for a double per night. Included in the price is a buffet breakfast and free parking in the hotel courtyard.

Economy Lodging

Les Randonneurs, 39 route du Plagnolet, Argentiere (+33(0)450-540-280) http://www.lesrandonneurs.fr This budget hotel is located at the entrance of Argentiere village, 500 metres from the Grands-Montets cable car. Built in the early 1900s, this hotel has a pink facade with blue shutters. The simple pine-clad interior has a choice of singles, doubles or dormitories; a double with bathroom costs €50. The bar and restaurant serves traditional homecooked food.

Condo/House Rental Options

Apartments and chalets are available for seven-day rentals throughout the Chamonix valley. One-bedroom apartments with kitchens, TVs, and balconies cost between €200 and €500 per week (sleep four). Large groups can rent six-bedroom chalets (sleep 12) with spacious living areas, fireplaces, and gardens for around €1800 per week. Private rental companies: Association des Meubles de Chamonix et Sa Vallee (+33(0)450-539-074) http://www.loc-chamonix.fr; Assocation des Proprietaires de la Vallee de Chamonix (+33(0)450-539-230 http://www.vacancesachamonix.com; Amicale Chamoniarde (+33(0)450-535-632) http://www.chamonix-locations.fr

Elevation

  • Summit
    10744ft
  • Vertical Drop
    7326ft
  • Base
    3418ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

14%

Intermediate Runs

34%

Advanced Runs

38%

Expert Runs

14%

Runs

74 MILES

Terrain Parks

1

Longest Run

12 MILES

Skiable Terrain

762 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 65
  • Gondolas & Trams: 20
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 5
  • High Speed Quads: 6
  • Quad Chairs: 6
  • Triple Chairs: 6
  • Double Chairs: 4
  • Surface Lifts: 18

Tourist Office

85, place du Triangle de l'Amitié - BP 25

74400 CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC

France

Phone: +33 (0)4 50 53 00 24

info@chamonix.com

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Website Tourist office

Ski-lift

Compagnie du Mont-Blanc

35 Place de la Mer de Glace

74400 CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC

France

Phone: +33 (0)4 50 53 22 75

info@compagniedumontblanc.com

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Web site

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/01/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 05/12/2013

Projected Days Open: 162

Days Open Last Year: 158

Years Open: 89

Average Snowfall: 264"

Chamonix Mont-Blanc Reviews

  • by Elizabeth_1 17th April 2012
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 3
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 4

    Chamonix - yes, High Mountain - No

    Pros: Snow, scenery, food
    Cons: High Mountain Company

     
  • by faxmachineanthem 5th November 2011
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 5

    Lives up to expectations!

    Pros: Great boarding, great apres/nightlife, amazing scenery and views
    Cons: Perhaps not as many runs as linked areas in France

     
  • by Knubie 18th January 2011
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 2
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 5

    Chamonix

    Pros: Nightlife, variation of slopes, skiers, views
    Cons: Bus and old lifts, low alititude village

     
  • by jamesparker_1 25th May 2010
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 4

    Great variety, big runs, steep, a challenging place to learn

    Pros: amazing scenary, long, steep runs, challenging, good choice of pistes
    Cons: difficult place to learn, expensive

     

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