Chamonix, France
About The Resort
The Chamonix Valley is considered to be the best freeride resort in the world, with its 5 ski resorts; Grands Montets, Les Houches, Le Tour/Balme, La Flegere, and Le Brevent, it is the perfect getaway for any ski and snowboarding enthusiast. Activities include ice climbing, paragliding, and extreme skiing on the 4,810 meter high mountain, Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe.
Touring Chamonix, guests can expect beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, a wide range of difficulty on all trails scattered about, and amazing restaurants in the charming village.
RESORT STATISTICS
GATEWAY CITY: Geneva DISTANCE: 1.25 Hours ELEVATION: 3,395'- 12,605'
# OF LIFTS: 67 # OF MARKED TRAILS: 119 LONGEST RUN: 11.8 miles
BEGINNER RUNS: 23% INTERMEDIATE: 31% ADVANCE: 33% EXPERT: 13%
HIGHEST VERTICAL DROP: 7326'
Hotel Partners
Hotel La Folie Douce
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Located opposite the Savoy Ski Elevator, La Folie Douce is only a 2-minute walk from the center of Chamonix. It is also the only downtown ski-in ski-out hotel. Guests can expect rooms with amazing views of Mont-Blanc, as well as access to the outdoor heated pool, sauna, and wellness center.
The Alpine Eclectic Hotel
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Located in the center of Chamonix and 3,100 feet from the Aiguille du Midi cable car, this unique hotel offers beautiful views of Mont-Blanc, 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Guests are treated with the option of renting ski equipment onsite, and well as provided with free WiFi. The Alpine Eclectic also features its own grocery store!
Le Prieure
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With just a 3-minute walk from the Aiguille du Midi cable car, this 3 star hotel offers ski equipment on site. All rooms feature a balcony, on which guests can bask in the view of Mont-Blanc or Aiguille Verte. Le Prieure is also just 500 feet from the nearest bus stop, allowing guests easy access to the Flegeres slopes, Les Grands Montets slopes, and Les Houches slopes.
