Chamonix is a vibrant ski resort town located at the foot of the famous Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps at 4,807m. The lively city is pedestrianized, so you can enjoy a scenic stroll through the streets while taking in the wide variety of sunny terraces, elegant boutiques, gastronomic restaurants, bars and museums. From the arts to sports, there’s no shortage of activities for both skiers and non-skiers alike at the party.
Skiing in Chamonix
If you are a ski enthusiast, Chamonix has a variety of slopes suitable for all levels of skiers. For the intermediate skier, you can ski the famous slopes of the Grands Montets area, or the Brevent-Flégère. For the less experienced who prefer some of the gentler slopes, Le Balme and Les Houche are ideal. However, if you are an absolute beginner, you can try some of the lower areas at La Vormaine, Le Savoy, Les Planards and Les Chosalets.
We recommend purchasing the Month Blanc Unlimited ski pass to access the ski areas of Chamonix, Les Houches and Megève-Evasion Mont-Blanc. This ski pass covers some of the most challenging ski locations in the Alps with over 470 km of pistes and a variety of options for beginners as well.
Eating and drinking in Chamonix
Le Fer à Cheval has an extensive wine list for your perusal and serves fantastic French cuisine.
The Monkey Bar is ideal for its apres-ski atmosphere with live music, happy hours, ping pong and food.
Facilities in Chamonix
The ‘Centre Sportif Richard Bozon’ sports center includes 2 indoor heated swimming pools, a gym, a spa, an ice rink, indoor climbing walls and tennis and squash courts.
You can also find other activities in Chamonix such as snowshoeing, paragliding, cog railways, husky sledding and snow trails. The ski lifts and cog railways can also give you access to beautiful viewpoints and mountain restaurants.
For families staying in Chamonix, there are ski schools available for children aged 3-12. You can find a list of babysitters available at the Tourist Office. We recommend MeriNannies for a first-class, professional and flexible childcare service.
Trips in Chamonix
Chamonix is an hour’s drive from Geneva airport. From Calais it is about an 8 hour drive.
Once you are in Chamonix, you can easily get around the city on foot. There is a free bus and train service throughout the Chamonix Valley, making it easy to visit the nearby towns and villages.
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