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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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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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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Mont Blanc
The 8 suites and 32 rooms of the hotel Best Mont Blanc from Chamonix have been designed and decorated with style and charm. All the rooms have satellite television, a safe and a mini-bar.…
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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…
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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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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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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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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…
Residences in Chamonix Mont Blanc
Hapimag
The Residence offers 119 fully renovated apartments, in a relaxant and pleasant environment and a large number of services and facilities including restaurant with terrace.
Pelerins
The Pelerins Chalet situated 2km from Chamonix, in the village of Les Pelerins, birthplace of Jacques Balmat, the conqueror of Mont Blanc. Terrace, shady garden car parking. reserved…
MGM La Ginabelle
Located in the heart of Chamonix, the residence 'La Ginabelle' raises its turret towards the famous peak of Mont−Blanc. The residence is ideally located for taking trips…
Attractions in Chamonix Mont Blanc
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…
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
Le Brevent and La Flegere
Le Brevent and La Flegere ski areas are recommended for beginners, intermediate and expert skiers and snowboarders. Cable Cars, Chairlifts and ski slopes.