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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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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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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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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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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Les Lanchers
Les Lanchers Hotel and Restaurant is owned and managed by an English and French team who are all on hand to help you relax and get the very most out of your holiday. We are professionals…
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Park Suisse & Spa
Park Hotel Suisse is situated opposite the Chamonix tourist office, next to the Maison de la Montagne and close to a shuttle departure point. All the rooms have mountain views, either…
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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…
Residences in Chamonix Mont Blanc
L alpenrose
Located at only 15 minutes on foot from the city center, 10 minutes from the Aiguille du Midi cable car station. L'alpenrose has ROOM for 2 persons, room for 4 persons, dormitry…
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…
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
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
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