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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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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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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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…
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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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Pierre Vacances Premium La Ginabelle
Pierre & Vacances Premium La Ginabelle is situated in the heart of Chamonix and boasts a turret reaching up towards the famous Mont Blanc massif. Ideally located for easy access…
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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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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…
Residences in Chamonix Mont Blanc
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…
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…
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…
Attractions in Chamonix Mont Blanc
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
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…
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…
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