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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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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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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Les Grands Montets
Hotel les Grands Montets Chamonix - Argentière, near Chamonix. At the bottom of the legendary ski area, come and enjoy the cosy atmosphere of a real mountain style chalet, where most…
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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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Les Balcons Du Savoy
The Residential Hotel "Les Balcons du Savoy" is situated just opposite the ski-school assembly point, and in front of the Savoy ski lift which serves the Brévent-Flégère ski runs.…
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BestWestern Plus Excelsior
With its warm and family-style reception the hotel Excelsior Chamonix will provide you with an atmosphere of well-being and an unforgettable stay. With its architecture from the beginning…
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Gourmets Italy
Operated for 105 years by the same family, charming Gourmets Italy Chamonix located just steps from the heart of town invites you to relish the placid atmosphere of Chamonix. Step…
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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…
Residences in Chamonix Mont Blanc
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…
Chalet Bonano
Easy Chamonix is a family run company : specialising in the organisation of 'all included' high mountain package holidays for the last 25 years, Hoteliers in Chamonix since…
Le Vagabond
Le VAGABOND as the famous, friendly, relaxed and atmospheric 150−year old oak−beamed, stone−built hostelry. Presenting carefully preserved character and traditional…
Attractions in Chamonix Mont Blanc
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…
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
Le Domaine de Balme
Le Domaine de Balme skiing area is set in the heart of French Alps natural landscape. The ski slopes start from 2270 m altitude. cable Cars, Chairlifts, bar
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