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Chamonix Mont-Blanc Overview

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Chamonix Mont-Blanc

Breakfast

La Petite Kitchen, 80 Place du Poilu, Chamonix (+33(0)450 54 37 44). The little kitchen, open from 9 a.m., has just a handful of tables and serves traditional English breakfasts, pain au chocolat, and fresh fruit smoothies to fuel you up for the day.

Le GouThe, 95 rue des Moulins, Chamonix. For a quick energy boosting sugar fix, grab a sweet galette (crepe) and wash it down with a cup of thick hot chocolate with gingerbread or pistachio infusion.

Lunch

La Bergerie (2,000m), Brevent/Flegere, Argentiere (+33(0)45 053 0542). This mountain restaurant, set at the mid-station of Brevent, has awesome views of the Mont Blanc massif. Taste hearty mountain dishes such as the cassoulet - a rich, slow-cooked bean stew.

La Caleche, 18 rue du Docteur Paccard, Chamonix (+33(0)45 055 9468). Tuck in to traditional alpine favourites, like fondue and raclette, in this rustic restaurant decked from floor to ceiling in pine. La Caleche's walls are adorned in everything alpine: a Swiss cuckoo clock, old skis, books about the mountains, and a bobsleigh from the first winter games of 1924.

Dinner

The Bistro, 151 avenue de l'Aiguille du Midi, 74400 Chamonix (+33(0)450 535764). Michelin-starred chef Mickey experiments with seasonal ingredients and textures to create mouth-watering dishes like the warm chocolate macaroon with raspberry and red pepper coulis. Three courses from the Classic Menu cost €28.

Hameau Albert 1er, 38 Route de Bouchet, Chamonix (+33(0)450 530 509). Serves two-Michelin-starred French cuisine with influences from the Mont Blanc and Italian Piedmont regions. Specialities include seasonal white truffles or the spit-roasted duck foie gras (€95/two people) which must be booked in advance.

The Clubhouse, 74 Promenade des Sonnailles, Chamonix (+33(0)450 984 220). Serves simple unfussy food like steaks, salads, and Sunday roasts in relaxed surroundings. Round off the evening with a glass of vintage Armagnac dating back to the 19th century.

Creperie Gentiane, 64 Rue Lyret, Chamonix (+33(0)450 532 693. Slightly off the tourist map, this little creperie next to the river serves a good choice of sweet and savory crepes in a friendly, casual setting.

Apres/Nightlife

MBC, 350 Route de Bouchet (+33(0)450 536 159). This Canadian-run micro-brewery is popular for its Blonde de Chamonix, Soute des Drus, and Granite Pale Ale. During the winter months, MCB hosts live music twice a week (usually Tuesdays and Fridays).

Casino Barriere, 12 place de Saussure, Chamonix (+33(0)450 530 765). Located in the centre of Chamonix, the casino is open until 2 a.m (3 a.m weekends) and is restricted to the over 18s. You'll find fruit machines (from 10 cents) and gaming tables with roulette (English and French), black jack, and stud poker. It also hosts a range of events and shows throughout the year.

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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