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	155 km
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	Yes
Departure Airports	Gatwick Manchester
Departure day	Saturday
Transfer time	1hr 30mins

Conquer the slopes of Mont Blanc in Europes’ most renowned winter resort for ski holidays. 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 during this ski holiday. 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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Snow Reports

Upper Slopes Snow:
315cm
Temperature:
3°C
Weather:
Lovely weather, perfect ski day
Last Snowed:
16/04/2010
Piste Condition:
Good
Lifts Open:
11
Piste Overview:
The best conditions can be found on the upper slopes

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22/12/2009
1 place left in Chalet of x9 (30 somethings from London)

18/12/2009
1 female place left in chalet- professionals 30-40

13/12/2009
3 places left in Chalet with six 30 somethings

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30/07/2010 at 13:25
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26/03/2010 at 11:36
IT IS SNOWING IN FRANCE

12/03/2010 at 17:42
Beitostolen - Excellent snow conditions and Ski competition

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