Chamonix is a highly popular ski holiday destination as it is much more than just a ski resort. The vibrant town centre has everything to offer - beautiful historic aritecture, many attractive shops and boutiques, a wonderful selection of restaurants from classic savoyard to Michelin starred excellence and a apres ski nightlife to rival any other mountain resort. Chamonix resort also has on offer, a wide selection of non ski related activities so that people of all ages and interests can enjoy their stay.
With its five main ski areas, clearly Chamonix's main attraction is the fantastic choice of skiing.
Ski Areas
Les Houches 950-1900m - is suitable for all ski abilites and perfect for families with great, cruising, tree lined runs
La Flegere 1030-2450m - suits intermediate to adavanced skiiers with spectacular views over the Mont Blanc Massif
Brevant 1030-2525m - neighbours Flegere, and has south facing ski slopes which offer a variety of pistes for skiiers of all abilities
The Grandes Montets 1235-3300m - great for intermiediate, advanced and off piste skiiers and includes a new snow park and border cross area
Le Domain De Balme 1453-2270m - All abilities will enjoy this area with its beautiful tree lined ski pistes bordering on Switzerland
Chamonix Statistics
Altitude - 1035-3842m
Distance from Geneva - 88km, approx 1 hour
Ski area (Chamonix unlimited pass) - 420km
Off piste opportunites - Endless
Ski schools - 7
Number of restaurants (town and mountain) - 54
Number of bars and pubs in town - 18
Number of nightclubs - 3
With our extensive knowledge of the Chamonix Valley and with all the contacts we have, we will endeveour to help you with anything you may need organising during your ski holiday in Chamonix and answer any questions you may have.
Other Activities
You definatly don't have to be a skiier or border to enjoy the beautiful
Chamonix valley
If your looking for something challenging to do on you ski chalet holiday, there are plenty of other sporting activities on offer in the Chamonix valley. Or if your wanting a more relaxed ski chalet holiday, why not have a look at some of the cultural and leisure suggestions below.
Sporting activites in Chamonix
Hiking - Chamonix has 17km of marked winter trails in the valley
Snow shoeing - adventure out on your own or in an organised group
Cross country skiing - many routes to choose from
Ski touring - experience the peace and tranquilty chamonix has to offer with our specialist guide Mark
Heli skiing - for that ultimate off piste experience
Sports centre - offering 25m pool complete with slides, jacuzzi, hammam, sauna. The centre also offers tennis, squash and a climbing wall
Indoor climbing wall - situated in Les Houches with over a 100 routes for all levels
Ice climbing
Night skiing
Leisure activities in Chamonix
Dog sledding
Sledging - in Les Houches or Servoz
Ski Joering - an original way to ski - pulled by a horse!
Cinema - Newly renovated, English speaking films
Bowling - 8 international alleys plus games and video room with indoor mini golf
ice skating
Paragliding - experience Chamonix from above
Cultural activities in Chamonix
Wine tasting - experience wines from all over France in the trendy setting of bar Chachacha
Markets - Monday in Les Houches and Saturday in Chamonix
Museums - delve in to Chamonix's past at the Alpine Exibition Centre
Ideal for children
St Bernard dog kennel - The largest breeding kennel in the alps here in Les Houches
Donkey Farm
La Ferme a Payot - Goat farm
Paintballing
Treetop adventure - 70 activities taking you from tree to tree in this 3 hectare park
This is just a selection of whats on offer in Chamonix.
Chamonix Golf Course
Spectacular 18 hole alpine golf course in Chamonix, France
During the winter, Chamonix's 35 hectares of golf course are covered in snow and ice. Situated between the Mont Blanc and the Aiguille's Rouges Massifs, the 6076m long golf course only becomes playable from May 31st to October 1st due to its high altitude.
The first three holes of the Chamonix golf club were built in 1934. It was soon extended to a nine hole golf course, and in 1982 Chamonix invited world-renowned golf course architect Robert Trent-Jones to design the last nine holes.
The golf course features numerous bunkers, water holes, woodlands and streams, but is on flat ground. Only two teeing grounds are on a hill, just to remind you that it is a mountain golf course.
Facts and figures
18 hole golf course
6076m long course
Par 72
Open May 31st to October 1st
Restaurant on course
Pro shop
Driving range
2 putting greens
1 pitch and putt course
Over night bag depot
Buggy hire (in advance, weather permitting)
Trolley hire
Golf club and golf bag hire
36 handicap stipulation in July and August
Tarrifs
Low season week days/weekends (opening until 30th June and from 15th September until closing)
46E/56E
Mid season week days/weekends (July and from 1st september until the 15th of september)
66E/66E
High season week days/weekends (August)
76E/76E
Reduced rates for games at the end of the day
Le Golf de Chamonix
35 route du golf
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel. 04 50 53 06 28
