Altitude
Resort: 1035m
Ski: 1035m-3800m

Pistes
49 (152km)
14 23 21 9

Transfers
Geneva: 1hr15
Albertville: 1hr45

Ratings
Beginner: *
Intermediate: ***
Expert: *****

Chamonix - Ski Resort Guide

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There are several ski stations in the Chamonix region which is well renowned as one of the key ski resorts in France. Getting around the area is not always easy and a car is useful here to make the most of the mountains, which are home to some of the world's best off-piste skiing. It is not a place for the faint hearted! As you'd expect, for a resort dominated by the mighty Mont Blanc, the scenery is impressive and the skiing and boarding is extreme!

Chamonix - town

A beautiful bustling town with a traditional French feel, complemented by a cosmopolitan style and a wide range of activities. The Aiguilles du Midi dominates the town, and the only skiing up here is one of the best known itinerary runs, the Vallee Blanche. Even intermediates should be able to tackle the run, although everyone should take a guide. The linked Brevant and Flegere areas can be accessed directly and both have a good mixture of pistes, with plenty of more challenging off-piste. Be prepared, the night life in Chamonix can be as gruelling as the legendary steeps!

Activities

Extensive choice of bars, restaurants, shops, nightclubs, discos, 2 cinemas with occasional English films, swimming pool, museums and ice driving

Other Activities

Snow shoe trips, mountain biking, hang gliding, paragliding, heli-skiing, flying excursions, ice skating

Children

Creche and Childrens Ski School, Maison pour Tous: 18 months - 6 year olds, telephone 0033 450 533 668

Panda Club: 10 months - 12 year olds, telephone 0033 450 558 612 Chamonix Centre, or 0033 450 540 476 Argentiere

Children's Ski School: 8.30am - 5pm Jardin des Neiges 4 - 6 year olds or on slope instruction 6 - 12 year olds

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