Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ski resort guide with hotels and attractions
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is the ski resort in the French Alps where
the real alpine skiing and winter sports happen every winter and spring. Chamonix is the legendary mountain resort of France where first class skiers, snowboarders and mountaineers meet to face the most extreme ski slopes, snowboarding pistes and the most adrenaline full mountain climbing spots. Chamonix was the host of the filming team of James Bond, where an extreme ski scene was recorded for the 007 "The World is not Enough" movie.
Chamonix is surrounded by extraordinary alpine environments which take you with your mind to the Himalayan landscapes. In the French Alps of Chamonix one can admire the serpent form of a glacier an its deep crevasses. Since the 18th century, Chamonix and the Mont-Blanc massive has been a summer holiday destination, developing into a winter holiday destination from 1903 on. In 1924 Chamonix hosted the first edition of the Winter Olimpics. In 1965, a tunnel has been built under the Mont-Blanc, linking Chamonix to Curmayeur in Italy. The tunnel crosses the rock massive right below the Aiguille du Midi peak.
Hotels in Chamonix Mont Blanc
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Alpina
Hotel Alpina is an establishment of grand standing and contemporary architecture where we try to provide you with a maximum number of services from within the hotel: a large lounge…
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Couronne
Find the charm of the past in hotel de la Couronne Chamonix is one of the oldest in the valley and has a traditional touch and a warm welcome. Most of the rooms overlook the Mont Blanc…
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Faucigny
Hotel Faucigny Chamonix is situated in the historical center of Chamonix, close to shops, ski schools and mountain house, at 100 m from ski buses. The hotel Faucigny proposes you calm…
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Chris Tal
Hotel Chris-Tal is located in Les Houches Village, near Chamonix Mont−blanc, one of the village near the highest mountain in Europe, Mont−blanc : 4807 metres high. The hotel Chris…
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Aiguille du Midi
Hotel de l'Aiguille du Midi, situated in the village of Bossons, 3 km away from Chamonix town centre is set in the middle of a large park facing the Mont Blanc peak and the Bossons…
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Oustalet
Hotel L'Oustalet is located at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi, right near the pedestrian center of town, and near the train station. L'Oustalet offers you 15 comfortable rooms and…
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Beausoleil
Hotel BeauSoleil Chamonix is situated in Le Lavancher, at 6 Km from Chamonix and 3 Km from Argentiere, at an altitude of 1250 m, in a sunny little valley at the foot of the Aiguilles…
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Le Jeu de Paume
Hotel Jeu de paume, situated in Chamonix, France, has a total of 23 rooms all dressed in natural wood and providing the comfort of a 4 stars hotel. The sitting rooms surround the large…
Residences in Chamonix Mont Blanc
Vert et Blanc
Chalet Vert et Blanc is an owner run chalet newly renovated to our own high standards, our aim has been to create a welcoming and comfortable home−from−home with a sense…
Auberge la Boerne
Friendly accommodation in a typical alpine chalet 'La Boerne' (The building dates from the 18th C). ACCOMMODATION: 33 beds in bedrooms Dining rooms, corner kitchen, showers…
Gite Aster
The Aster guesthouse in Chamonix Mont Blanc is an old farm from the 18th century after restoration that offers a warm and cozy accommodation for those who want to relax in the mountains.…
Attractions in Chamonix Mont Blanc
Les Grands Montets
Les Grands Montets ski and snowboard area near Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Chamonix Valley. Information about Skilifts, cable cars, mountain huts and restaurant
Les Houches
Les Houches ski area starts near the village of Les Houches and climbs up to 1900 m altitude. Plenty of drag-lifts and cable cars facilities and refuges
The Alpine Museum of Chamonix
The Alpine Museum of Chamonix exhibits an accurate and very interesting history of Chamonix Valley. The Museum exhibits numerous geologic pieces linked to the history of the valley and its early inhabitants.
The Montagnard Museum of Les Houches
Museum is situated in Les Houches, on Chamonix Valley. The museum is hosted by an old house dating 1750 and exhibits themes related to mountain life style, the reconstruction of the rooms using traditional dwelling techniques…