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Chamonix Overview

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Chamonix

In terms of ski pass prices, advanced/expert skiers should opt for the Mont Blanc Pass rather than the Chamonix Pass as you get nearly four times the terrain for just €49 more per week: 400km/€289 compared with 110km/€237.

If you're planning to ski the Valley Blanche, avoid the 20-minute wait to board to the Aiguille du Midi cable car, by pre-booking your place in advance for an additional fee of €2 (free with MBU pass). To book: +33(0)450 532 275 (then press 4) or visit one of Chamonix's ticket desks.

Plan your trip to coincide with the Freeride World Tour in January (Jan. 21-27, 2012). This event is a six-stop international tour where the world's best freeride skiers and  snowboarders battle it out for the $250,000 (USD) prize money. Each year around 3000 cheering spectators gather to watch the Freeride World Tour in Chamonix. http://www.freerideworldtour.com

Before leaving, be sure to catch the funicular railway up to the Montenvers station, which is poised on a rocky ridge at 1913 metres. At the top you'll find a restaurant with sun terrace from which to enjoy the impressive views of the Mer de Glace and the peaks of Les Grands Jorasses and Les Drus. In summer there's an ice grotto with scupltures and caves, which is replaced by an ice museum in the winter months. The Montevers Railway has been running since 1908 and is a popular attraction throughout the year.

Those on a budget should avoiding drinking on the mountain (€9.50/ large beer) and instead hit happy hour in resort bars (usually 4-7 p.m.). Self-catering guests can stock up on out-of-town supermarkets on the way into Chamonix rather than using more expensive in-resort shops.

Elevation

  • Summit
    3275m
  • Vertical Drop
    2233m
  • Base
    1042m

Terrain

Beginner Runs

14%

Intermediate Runs

34%

Advanced Runs

38%

Expert Runs

14%

Runs

119 KM

Terrain Parks

1

Longest Run

19 KM

Skiable Terrain

308 HECTARE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 65
  • Gondolas & Trams: 20
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 5
  • High Speed Quads: 6
  • Quad Chairs: 6
  • Triple Chairs: 6
  • Double Chairs: 4
  • Surface Lifts: 18

Tourist Office

85, place du Triangle de l'Amitié - BP 25

74400 CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC

France

Phone: +33 (0)4 50 53 00 24

info@chamonix.com

Chamonix Website Tourist office

Ski-lift

Compagnie du Mont-Blanc

35 Place de la Mer de Glace

74400 CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC

France

Phone: +33 (0)4 50 53 22 75

info@compagniedumontblanc.com

Chamonix Web site

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 01/12/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 12/05/2013

Projected Days Open: 162

Days Open Last Year: 158

Years Open: 89

Average Snowfall: 671cm

Chamonix Reviews

  • by Elizabeth_1 17th April 2012
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 3
    • All Mtn. Terrain 3
    • Terrain Park 4
    • Nightlife 4

    Chamonix - yes, High Mountain - No

    Pros: Snow, scenery, food
    Cons: High Mountain Company

     
  • by faxmachineanthem 5th November 2011
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 5

    Lives up to expectations!

    Pros: Great boarding, great apres/nightlife, amazing scenery and views
    Cons: Perhaps not as many runs as linked areas in France

     
  • by Knubie 18th January 2011
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 2
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 3
    • Nightlife 5

    Chamonix

    Pros: Nightlife, variation of slopes, skiers, views
    Cons: Bus and old lifts, low alititude village

     
  • by jamesparker_1 25th May 2010
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 4

    Great variety, big runs, steep, a challenging place to learn

    Pros: amazing scenary, long, steep runs, challenging, good choice of pistes
    Cons: difficult place to learn, expensive

     

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