Chamonix ski holidays

  • See where our hotels, chalets and apartments are located.

  • Piste Map Key

    1-8 Cable Cars, 9-13 Gondolas, 14-30 Chairlifts,
    Bar/Restaurant

  • Essentials

    • Resort Height

      Chamonix: 1,035m (3,395ft)

    • Transfer time

      Geneva 1 hr 30 mins

    • Typical costs

      · small beer £2.50 · bottle of house wine £10 · cup of coffee £1.95 · sandwich £2.40 · pizza £8

    • Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow

      high altitude skiing

    • Fly from

      Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle

    Good for...

    • Advanced Ski Rating

      5

    • Intermediates Ski Rating

      4

    • Beginners Ski Rating

      3

    • Snowboarding Rating

      5

    More about the skiing in Chamonix

  • So what's it like?

    Fantastic town with lively après ski and challenging skiing

    Chamonix is famous for its challenging skiing and off-piste terrain, so if you are looking for an exhilarating week then Chamonix ski resort is the perfect choice. The king of freeride resorts you will find runs that are steep, high and long as well as the famous Vallée Blanche glacier run with its dramatic scenery. Off the slopes Chamonix is a vibrant town with a lively atmosphere and an excellent nightlife.

    Ski information

    Beginners

    Les Planards and the Savoy area at the foot of the Brevent area, are popular for gentle nursery slopes within easy reach of Chamonix.

    Intermediates

    The Chamonix valley offers an amazing 150kms of pistes available divided into 4 areas, all linked by an efficient bus service, (FREE with your lift pass) with an excellent range of testing high altitude blue and red runs, and the Grands Montets glacier with unbeatable snow. The Vallée Blanche descent, usually open all season, is skied with a guide, provides 24kms of unforgettable skiing in stunning scenery.

    Advanced

    Expert skiers will just love the incomparable slopes and challenging range of skiing. Chamonix is the undisputed off-piste capital of Europe with some quite extraordinary experiences awaiting you on the Mont Blanc Massif. (NB: Services of a local guide are essential).

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    Nightlife

    · very lively nightlife try · Jekyll, MBC, Bar'd Up, Chambre Neuf or The Pub

    Activities

    Sports centre, indoor pool with waterslides, paragliding, sleigh rides, ice skating rink, Alpine flights, snow shoeing, cinema and casino

    Eating out

    Over 100 restaurants in Chamonix to suit all tastes and pockets. Fondues approx. €25 · Pizzas from €15 · 3 course meals from around €45. Try Impossible, Atmosphère; Munchies, Bistrot & Albert Premier (both Michelin rated) or Caveau & Boccalatte for cheaper options.

    Private Transfer

    From Geneva airport

    One-way (arrival) from £21 pp.

    Return from £40 pp.

    One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers are also available.

    Money Savers for the winter 2011/12 season

    Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
    Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs

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Sat 5 January 2013 London Gatwick Chamonix in France Self catering

£350 based on 4 sharing

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Sat 5 January 2013 London Gatwick Chamonix in France Self catering

£378 based on 4 sharing

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Sat 12 January 2013 London Stansted Chamonix in France Self catering

£489 based on 4 sharing

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Sat 16 March 2013 London Stansted Chamonix in France Self catering

£572 based on 4 sharing

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Sat 12 January 2013 London Stansted Chamonix in France Bed and breakfast

£610 based on 4 sharing

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