Chamonix is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world with its legendary off-piste and its location on the highest mountain in the Alps, Mont Blanc. A fully-functional town, Chamonix has more history and soul than many purpose-built resorts. A magnet for serious skiers and snowboarders worldwide, Chamonix is one of the best known resorts in the world.
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The
ski areas, whilst known for their extremity (such as the massive Aiguille du Midi cable car that ascends from Chamonix up to a breathless 3840m), are very diverse. With plenty for
advanced and
intermediates,
beginners will find some respite in the gentler runs of Les Planards and Le Savoy.
Read more..| Resort altitude | 1035m - 1035m |
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| Highest lift | 3840m |
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| Lowest lift | 1035m |
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| Kms of piste | 147kms |
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| No of lifts | 47 |
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| Black pistes | 18% |
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| Red pistes | 32% |
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| Blue pistes | 36% |
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| Green pistes | 16% |
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| Snow parks | 1 |
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| Glacier | Yes |
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| Snowmaking | 125 |
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Map of Chamonix - Click to open
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Overview of Chamonix
Chamonix is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world with its legendary off-piste.
Planning your trip
Helping you to plan your trip with information on how to get to Chamonix.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Chamonix as well as the low down on the different villages of the ski resort.
On the piste
Getting you on the piste and around the ski area as quickly as possible including our favourite runs, where to get your ski hire from and which ski school to book with.
Food and drink
The inside view on where to find the best food and drink in Chamonix from the best apres-ski bars to the cosiest restaurants and where to eat when you’re skiing
Families
Skiing with children… dream or nightmare? With a little planning, it can be your best ski holiday ever.
Other activities
Can’t ski? Won’t ski? Too much snow or not enough? Find our about other activities in Chamonix.
Resort Directory
Sounds boring but here is all the important information from as doctors to dentists, internet to the tourist office.
Resort blog
Chamonix blogger, Tom Wilson-North keeps you up to date on Chamonix.
Webcams and weather
Webcams and weather information
Our penny’s worth - Click to open
There is over 40km of cross-country tracks around Chamonix – some with spectacular views and enough length to get you working up a serious sweat. Have a look around the tracks of Les Houches, Chamonix, Les Praz, Argentière and Vallorcine.
Don’t leave Chamonix without…
• Checking out the snow on Grand Montets
• Ripping it up in the snow park along the kickers and rails
• Dancing on the tables at
Chambre Neuf• Sampling the Savoyard cuisine at
Bergerie• Parapenting across the clear blue skies
At a glance - Click to open
| Nearest airports | Type of resort | Stay in | Go for a |
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Geneva
Lyon
Turin | Mountain town | Chalets
Hostels
Hotels
Independent Travel
Self-Catered
Tour operator | Week
Week+
Weekend |
| Good for | On the piste | Children | Food and drink |
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Cross-country
Freestyle
Heli-skiing
Off-piste
Ski-touring
Snowboarding | British ski schools
Online lift passes
Snow sure | Creches
Babysitting
Ski schools
| Apres-ski
Evening drinking
Resort dining
Vegetarian
Family friendly
Live music
Late drinking
Mountain dining
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| Other | Other activities |
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Internet access
Churches
| Adrenaline fuelled
Sightseeing
Relaxation
Shopping
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