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CHAMONIX 1035 - 3275 m
Chamonix is a mythical site in the Alps. This very diverse pedestrian city has a definite steep mountain atmosphere. The panoramic view of the highest mountaintops in Europe and several famous glaciers is unique. The quality and diversity of the services are as good as any offered by the accompanying mountains proudly epitomized by Mont Blanc.
 
Argentière and the different skiable areas can be reached by bus or car. The skiable area of Le Tour is an alternative to the sports skiing usually offered in the valley. The runs are suited to medium-level skiers and receive record snow levels. Chamonix ski resort special negotiated prices
 
puce Incredible panoramic view.
puce Superb snow quality.
puce Great skiing!
 
puce Access to other areas by shuttle
puce Many people in ski lifts
puce Expensive resort
 
Skiable area Facilities for children
After-ski activities Accessibility of the resort
Beginners Intermediate skiers
Experienced skiers Snow coverage
       
Skiable area
Village altitude : 1035 m
Minimum/Maximum altitude : 1035 / 3275 m
Chamonix : 112 slopes (100 km + 36.5 km Cross-country skiing )
Green ski slope for Learners. These are usually not marked trails, but tend to be large open, gently sloping areas at the base of the ski area.  12 slopes Blue ski slope are Easy. Similar to the North American Green Circle, and are almost always groomed, or on so shallow a slope as not to need it  29 slopes Red ski slopes are Intermediate. Steeper, or narrower than a blue slope, these are usually groomed, unless the narrowness of the trail prohibits it  25 slopes Black ski slopes are Difficult. Steep, may or may not be groomed, or may be groomed for mogul. It is worth noting that 'Black' can be a very wide classification, ranging from a slope marginally more difficult than a 'Red' to an icy mogulfield  14 slopes
 
Some of our products in Chamonix
Here is a selection of our best offers for this resort. To find out if these products are available please click here for Chamonix ski resort special negotiated prices and we will indicate the products and prices that correspond to your holiday..
Résidence Les Balcons du Savoy ****, 4-Star
Very comfortable, at the feet of the slopes, rustic charm
Chamonix ski resort special negotiated prices
 
France Location Résidences du Quartier de Chamonix Sud, 2-Star
Lively, car-free, near the shops 
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Resort slopes                                                              Chamonix ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  Orientation : NSEW
  No. of slopes : 80
  Total slope length : 155 km
  Longest slope : 8 km
  Max. vertical drop : 2000 m
  Slope distribution :
Very easy : 12
 		    Easy : 29
 		    Intermediary : 25
 		    Expert : 14
 
Slopes in Massif du Mont Blanc
 
  Total slope length : 470 km
  Slope distribution :
Very easy : 29
 		    Easy : 47
 		    Intermediary : 67
 		    Expert : 29
 
Ski lifts in the resort
No. Of tow lifts : 16
No. of chair lifts : 17
No. of cabin lifts : 6
No. of cable cars : 7
No. funicular : 1
  Uplift capacity :
 		 52660 people
 
Ski lifts in Massif du Mont Blanc
 
  No. Of tow lifts : 61     
  No. of chair lifts : 37
  No. of cabin lifts : 10
  No. of cable cars :
 		 4
 
Freestyle                                                                         Chamonix ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  No. of snowparks : 1
  No. of half-pipes : 1
  No. of boarder crosses : 1
  Daily maintenance :
 		 yes
 
Off-piste
 
  Heli-ski : yes
 
Sports activities
Fitness centres : 3
Indoor pools : 1
Parasailing : yes
Icefall : yes
No. of skating rinks : 1
Tennis : 4
  Squash :
 		 yes
 
Recreation & leisure
 
  Saunas  : 3
  Jacuzzis  : 3
  Hammams : 3
  Movie theatres : 3
  Libraries  : 1
  Game rooms :
 		 1
 
Night life
   
  No. of restaurants : 125      
  No. of bars : 12
  No. of nightclubs :
 		 6
 
Stores - Services
 
  No. of self-service places : 6
  No. of post offices : 1
  No. of banks : 10
  No. of laundromats : 5
  No. of service stations  : 2
  No. of bakeries : 6
  No. of butchers  : 3
  No. of bookstores : 5
  No. of tobacco shops :
 		 5
 
Health Care                                                                     Chamonix ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  Nearest hospital Chamonix
  Number of doctors 14
  Number of dentists 26
  Number of physiotherapists
 		 8
 
Accommodations
 
  4-Star Hotels : 4
  3-Star Hotels : 20
  2-Star Hotels : 27
  1-Star Hotels : 8
  Unrated Hotels : 5
  Homes : 11
  Cottages : 18
  Youth hostels : 1
  Club : 1
  Total capacity :
 		 64510
 
Closest city : Sallanches
Distance from major cities
Paris : 611 km
 		 Marseille : 420 km
 		 Lyons : 226 km
 
Airport
 
  Genève Cointrin resort at 86 kms 
resort shuttle service : yes
Transit time : 1h10

 
  Lyon St Exupéry resort at 223 kms 
resort shuttle service : yes
Transit time : 2h30

 
Road access                                                                 Chamonix ski resort special negotiated prices
 
  Highway exit : Le Fayet
  Distance from exit : 20 km
  Road info tel.: : 00 33 4 50 53 00 55
  Michelin road map :
 		 74
Train
 
  Closest train station : Chamonix Mont Blanc
  Train schedules, maps, prices  
  Available shuttle :
 		 yes
 
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