Chamonix

"Chamonix is a fantastic town with a great vibe. There are a few different ski areas well linked by ski bus offering slopes for all levels of ability including lots of steep and deep"

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At a glance

Good For:

Glacier Skiing

Self Drive and Accommodation Only Options

Non Skiers

Lively Nightlife

Beginners Skiing Fair
Intermediate Skiing Very Good
Advanced Skiing Excellent
Off-Piste Excellent
Non Skiers Excellent
Families Good
Nightlife Excellent
Skiing Altitude 3842m High
1035m Low
Resort Altitude 1035m
Glacier Yes
Pistes 155km
Number of Pistes 75
Number of Lifts 46
Terrain Parks Yes
Mountain Restaurants 8
Snow Making 6%
Linked Resorts No  
Disabled Skiing No
Leisure Centre Yes
Non-ski Childcare Yes
Ski Kindergarten Yes
Snowman Club No
Snowbusters Club No
Baby Care No
Departure Airports Gatwick
Manchester
 
Departure day Saturday
Transfer time 1hr 30mins

Expert Advice
"Lively nightlife, good for non skiers and self drive"


Conquer the slopes of Mont Blanc in Europes’ most renowned winter resort. Chamonix boasts some of the most beautiful and challenging terrain in the Alps - which explains its popularity with visitors from around the globe. With a high-performance lift and bus system giving swift access to five varied ski areas, every intermediate and advanced skier finds something to take their ability to the next level. A ride to the top of the ‘Aiguille du Midi’ cable car has to be tried while you’re here; it’s like visiting the top of the World!

To complement the many mountain activities on offer, the village is crammed full of shops, bars, restaurants & nightclubs - it’s exhilarating both on & off the slopes. Whether relaxing with a coffee while soaking up the stunning scenery or fuelling the lively après-ski till the early hours is your idea of fun, then this is the place.

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Chamonix Jan 05
 by Richard Stuart

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Chamonix general resort shots
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Snow Reports
Upper Slopes Snow:
640cm
Temperature:
-4°C
Weather:
Snow expected later today
Last Snowed:
29/04/2008
Piste Condition:
Powder
Lifts Open:
43
Piste Overview:
Fresh snow providing some great skiing
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