Chamomix has so much to offer when it comes to winter and summer activities like skiing and hiking. There are many places to go here to ski and stay.
Chamomix is a popular resort along the foot of Mont Blanc in the French Alps. It is noted to host the 1st winter Olympic Games in the year 1924. A small railway line and highway connects Chamomix to the valley. There is also a tunnel under Mont Blanc that connects it to Courmayeur, Italy and Martigny, Switzerland. The most accessible and convenient airport to board and get to Chamomix is in Geneva. During the summer and winter season, the fare (per person) from Geneva Airport to Chamomix is 25.
To enjoy Chamomix, activities like skiing; hiking and mountaineering are your best options. You can get any of them through Yokmok Adventures (specializes in the Alps), Compagnie des Guides (offers mountain guides) and Mountain Sanctuary (provides Yoga holidays and mountain retreats) among others.
If you re into skiing, the best places to consider are:
La Flegere and The Brevent These are the easiest ski destinations from the town center. They offer skiing for all levels but they re mostly on mid to extreme skiing.
Vallee Blanche This is the place for glacier skiing. You need a guide and you need to be confident on red runs for this.
Les Houches This is regarded as the best family resort. It oftentimes features the best low altitude conditions. In fact, it s the only ski place that has slopes under the tree line, making it suitable even if there is a lot of fog.
The Grand Montets This place offers the highest and most extreme altitude slopes. It is accessible from Argentiere town.
Le Tour This is located by the farther end of the valley, going to Martigny. It offers several easier slopes meant for beginners. If you don t like the cold, this is the best place to catch some sun.
Chamonix Hotels
There are many lodges and hotels even camping areas around Chamomix. These accommodations range from cheap to very expensive. Here are some of them:
High Mountain Holidays This is a self catering apartment and a chalet specialist. It has been operational for 10 years now. They are known to provide great services.
Prime Accommodation Chamomix This facility offers self catering apartments. They feature amazing alpine surroundings and easy accessibility to the mountain railway as well as ski lifts. This is very ideal for small families and groups or even couples.
Mont Blanc Lodge This is a catered chalet that sleeps twelve. It is located in the heart of Chamomix near the park. They offer free Wi Fi and a sauna.
Maison Jaune This is a high end chattel that offers ski in and ski out services. Accommodations sleep 10 and it has a hot tub.
The Skier s Lodge This is a catered chalet that can sleep 20. It has a swimming pool, sauna and hot tub.
Chalet La Foret This is a traditional chalet that sleeps 10 situated in Les Praz. It also features a self catering style along with a tub & barrel sauna.
Chalet in the Mountains This is a self catered and fully equipped chalet that can sleep 8.
The Farmhouse This is a luxury catered skiing chalet that sleeps 16. It has a hot tub and sauna.
Chalet Schuss This is a luxurious ski in and ski out chalet that sleeps 10. It has a sauna and hot tub also.
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