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· Chamonix ·
· Chamonix ·
Chamonix
FRANCE
Famous Chamonix is a traditional alpine town located at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc. Offering a variety of challenging skiing on well groomed pistes, which are all linked by efficient ski buses.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Chamonix in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1035 m
- 1035-3850 m
- 60
- 500 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Geneva (1h 30m)
- Chambery (1h 55m)
- Grenoble (2h 30m)
- Chamonix (0 miles)
- 560 miles (approx)
Good points
- Lots of different resorts covered by the lift pass
- Easy access to the resort
- Ideal for weekends
Not so good
- Mainly for the black runners who enjoy a challenge
- Little in the way of beginner or intermediate skiing
Description
Famous Chamonix is a traditional alpine town located at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc. Offering a variety of challenging skiing, which are all linked by efficient ski buses. The resort centre has a good range of sporting facilities as well as cross country ski trails and marked cleared walks allowing you to explore this beautiful area on foot. Mostly for the expert skier who comes here to accept the challenge Vallee Blanche or do some serious off piste. Even if you don't come here to ski, it is still an impressive resort just to stay in.
