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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Mercure Chamonix Les Bossons
The Mercure Chamonix les Bossons welcomes you to its completely renovated premises. 89 airconditioned rooms, a restaurant, Cote Glacier, featuring traditional cuisine, a bar, La Jonction,…
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Slalom
If superb service and truly gorgeous rooms, set amongst the spectacular, inspirational and challenging environment of the Chamonix Valley, appeal then a stay at the Hotel Slalom, in…
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Vallée Blanche
Hotel Vallee Blanche is a family−run hotel, situated in the center of Chamonix Mont Blanc, with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The hotel is an old mill dating from the 18th century…
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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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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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Arve
Hôtel de l'Arve Chamonix offer a confortable family atmosphere, quiet and calm even though we are in the center of Chamonix with the shops and the ski lifts so close. Hôtel de l'Arve…
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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…
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Chalet Le Prieuré
This large Savoyard style chalet hotel Prieuré is soaked in sunshine and harmoniously mixes a warm welcome with its range of services, all aimed at your complete well−being. For…
Residences in Chamonix Mont Blanc
Rene a la Jeanne
The Gite Rene a la Jeanne is at just 10 minutes walk from the Tour gondola lift or 1 hour from the village of le Tour. A delightful resting place surrounded by alpine pastures and…
Granges d en Haut
An exclusive luxury mountain pasture chalet. The faded colours of our mountains convey a particular atmosphere of refinement and serenity. Overlooking the valley, a secret place in…
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…
Attractions in Chamonix Mont Blanc
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.
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.
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 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