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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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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Mercure Chamonix Les Bossons
The Mercure Chamonix les Bossons welcomes you to its completely renovated premises. 89 airconditioned rooms, a restaurant, Cote Glacier, featuring traditional cuisine, a bar, La Jonction,…
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Les Lanchers
Les Lanchers Hotel and Restaurant is owned and managed by an English and French team who are all on hand to help you relax and get the very most out of your holiday. We are professionals…
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Park Suisse & Spa
Park Hotel Suisse is situated opposite the Chamonix tourist office, next to the Maison de la Montagne and close to a shuttle departure point. All the rooms have mountain views, either…
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La Croix Blanche
The Croix−Blanche hotel was founded in 1793. The originality of the hotel's 35 rooms, furnished in simple regional style, resides in the general ambiance of tradition and history,…
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Auberge Beau Site
3 stars Hotel Auberge Beau Site consists of 18 spacious and comfortable rooms with views over the valley of Chamonix or Aiguillette des Houches. The rooms are beautifully decorated…
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Le Montana & Spa
Hotel Montana Chamonix is located in the heart of Chamonix Valley in Argentiere. During the winter, the cable car, located only 200 meters from the hotel, will take you to fabulous…
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Les Aiglons Resort And Spa
Five minutes from the town centre of Chamonix Mont Blanc, at the foot of the Midi summit, four star Les Aiglons Resort & Spa has undergone a full renovation. Four star Les Aiglons…
Residences in Chamonix Mont Blanc
Le Chamoniard Volant
Renowned hostel with a capacity of 65 people with room sizes of 4, 6, 8 beds and one dorm of 15 beds. − Dormitory style accomodation with blankets provided. − Heat, hot…
Pyrene
Our chalet is located in Argentiere, 7km from Chamonix, and a short walk from the Grands−Montets ski area. Chalet Pyrene is also walking distance from the beginner runs of Les…
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…
Attractions in Chamonix Mont Blanc
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
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
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.
Montenvers Museum
Montenvers Museum can be reached by train from Chamonix. This small museum is situated near the Mer de Glace glacier. The museum exhibits historical documents regarding Mer de Glace glacier in Mont-Blanc and the the construction…