Description
Chamonix offers some of the world’s best expert skiing with a top elevation of 12,605 feet. It is important to realize this is why Chamonix is on most people’s bucket list. Of course skiing here offers something for all levels, it is a good ski school that will help if you are a beginner or need some help with your off-piste skiing. Indeed these professional instructors and guides can enhance your experience.
Once home to the first Winter Olympics in 1924, Chamonix is set at the base of Mont Blanc and has incredible views that you will not forget. Apres ski is filled with lively nightlife, casinos and shopping. While everyone will also enjoy the some of the local sights like the Aiguille du Midi cable car for stunning views or the Train du Montenvers to France’s largest glacier the Mer de Glace. Also, don’t miss the Grotte de Glace to see the amazing ice caves.
Ski Areas
- Balme
- Le Brevent-Flegere
- Grand Montets
- Les Houches
- Vallée
- Aiguille du Midi
- Vallée Blanche
- Montenvers
- Planards
Ski Passes
Coupled together with multiple ski resorts you can select the pass that best works for you.
Mont Blanc Unlimited Ski Pass – Includes 3 countries. Buy this pass if you want to go up the Aiguille du Midi and to the Top of the Grands Montets. Ski Brevent-Flegere, Grand Montets, Balme, Aiguille du Midi, Les Houches, Courmayeur (Italy), Verbier (Switzerland), Evasion Mont-Blanc – St Gervais, Megeve and Les Contamines.
Chamonix Le Pass -Includes Brevent Flegere, Grands Montets (not summit), Balme Tour Vallorcine, Vormaine, Chosalets, Savoy and Planards.
Arrive
The best way to get to Chamonix is the fly into Geneva GVA airport and then take a shuttle or private driver which takes about 1 hour. However, the most direct way is to take a helicopter and enjoy the view.
