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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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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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…
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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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La Savoyarde
Hotel La Savoyarde is a small family hotel of 14 rooms, this charming hotel is located on the heights of Chamonix, on a sunny slope whith a view on massif of Mont-Blanc. La Savoyarde…
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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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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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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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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…
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.
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…
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
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 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…
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.