Chamonix
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Chamonix Resort Review
The extreme skiing capital of the Alps
A popular, traditional resort set at the foot of Mont Blanc. Chamonix has a reputation as the extreme skiing capital of the Alps. An off-piste paradise, the vast Chamonix Valley cuts through some of Europe’s highest mountains with massive vertical descents and breath taking scenery. The current snow conditions are available via the
Chamonix webcams.
For those that prefer pisted slopes, the package is not so appealing. The ski area is spread over 5 separate areas with lots of stop start skiing and plenty of commuting between areas - check the latest
Chamonix Piste Map for up-to-date pistes and trails.
The resort itself is a busy all year round town with great shops, bars, restaurants and a lively après-ski scene. There is a good mix of accommodation spread across the Chamonix Valley with a huge choice of ski chalets, apartments and hotels.
Essentials
Resort Altitude
1055m
Snow Range
1040m to 3842m
The Mountain
Piste area - 150km
Black runs - 14
Red runs - 31
Blue runs - 36
Nursery slopes - 4
Mountain cafes - 19
Snow cannon - 125
Parks - 2
Pipes - 0
Transfers
Chambery - 150km
Geneva - 100km - 1.25hrs
Grenoble - 230km
Lyon - 220km
Ratings
Queues - 4
Lifts - 6
Cafes - 4
Snow - 8
Extent - 6
Transfer - 8
Charm - 8
Scenery - 10
Eating Out - 8
Apres Ski - 8
Pros
• Some of the most scenic skiing in the Alps
• World class, challenging terrain - especially off-piste
• Lively Apres Ski
• Short transfer from Geneva
Cons
• Fractured nature of skiing spread over 5 mountains
• Limited variation in pistes, especially for intermediates and beginners
• Busy town with heavy traffic
Best For
• Experts
• Weekend trips
• Party Goers
Worst For
• Mixed ability families (you will end up dispersed all over the ski area)
• Beginners
Chamonix Resort Tips
• Get there early if there is powder - it won't last for long!
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Chalet d'Ile
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Chalet D'Ile is a beautiful 10 bedded Chamonix chalet situated in a quiet residential area. It i ...
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Chalet La Chapelle
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Chalet La Chapelle has been recently refurbished to the highest standards. Located a stone ...
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Chalet La Moraine
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Luxury self catering Chalet in the Chamonix valley, sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms, ou ...
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Chalet L'Original
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Chalet L'Orignal is a luxury chalet, extensively renovated from a 19th century farmhouse, creati ...
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Chalet Maverick
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Chalet Maverick is a luxury with 4 spacious twin / double bedrooms, the chalet is in a peaceful ...
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Chalet Regal
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Chalet Regal is located in the heart of the famous ski resort of Chamonix with south facing view ...
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