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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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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Grand Hotel des Alpes
Situated in the centre of Chamonix, close to the Aiguille du Midi and the Mer de Glace, Grand Hotel Des Alpes gives its guests the opportunity to appreciate in any season the typical…
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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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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 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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L'Hermitage Hotels - Chalets de Tradition
Hotel Chalet Hermitage Paccard is located close to the centre of Chamonix, opposite the ski slopes and sports complex and offer mountain-style accommodation and a nice view of the…
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Langley Hotel Gustavia
Langley Hotel Gustavia is located in the heart of Chamonix at the foot of Mont−Blanc offering a wonderful and sportive atmosphere where comfort and mountain traditions mix well.…
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Du Bois
The Hotel and Chalet du Bois are located in the charming village of Les Houches, 5 kilometers from Chamonix in the heart of a peaceful and relaxing environment. Only minutes away from…
Residences in Chamonix Mont Blanc
Cristal d Argentiere
The CRISTAL D'ARGENTIERE residence is situated in the resort centre, 300m from the Grand Montets cable car, 50m from the station and the shuttle buses to Chamonix. This elegant…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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