Winter

Chamonix Valley

Chamonix Mont-Blanc is exceptional – a vibrant cosmopolitan ski area that draws in people from all over the world – both the holidaymaker and the ‘hardcore’ – skiers, boarders and mountaineers. Chamonix is unlike most ski resorts – it has a wealth of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs to satisfy the non skiers and those looking for apres ski.

The skiing is world renowned, with a lift system that allows access to the kind of vertical drop that is normally only accessible by helicopter – as well as other, more gentle areas for the less aggressive.

Chamonix Valley is really a series of different villages spread along the valley floor, each with their own character.

 

The Skiing

The Chamonix area is split into four main areas all of which offer something different to both skiers and boarders at all levels.

The Grands Montets

This world famous area is the gateway to some of the best off piste you are ever likely to ski. As well as the accessible areas on the front face of the mountain and in the Lavancher bowl, with a guide you will also be able to explore high mountain routes from here such as the Pas de Chevre, the Rectiligne couloir, the Poubelle Couloir and the Rognon glacier – all of which are guaranteed to take your breath away.

Brevent-Flegere

This linked area is the largest in the Chamonix valley, south facing with fantastic views across to the Mont Blanc massif and the Mer de Glace glacier. It offers a large variety of skiing, blues and reds as well as more challenging off piste. It is also a magnificent place to relax in the sun, have a good lunch and admire the stunning views of Mont Blanc.

Le Tour

At the head of the valley, Le Tour offers some of the gentlest skiing in the valley; perfect for your first day to get the legs back together. A firm favourite with snowboarders, there are also some fantastic hidden powder fields off the back where you can slalom pine trees and find fresh snow long after the Grands Montets has been tracked out.

Further Afield

Depending on snow conditions in the valley, you may want to consider a trip to the classic resorts of Courmayer in Italy or Verbier in Switzerland.

The Compagnie du Mont Blanc offers a variety of lift passes for you to choose from.

Should you wish to visit an area that is not covered by your lift pass then you will need to buy a day pass on arrival in that resort.

Ski Orientation

We are unable to offer ski orientation around the resort anymore, as the French authorities do not allow it.  We can however, help you find the best snow, restaurants and guides or instructors in order to maximise your enjoyment of the resort.

If you would like to ski off piste with a guide and explore some of the more exciting routes that Chamonix offers, then it is advisable to book a qualified High Mountain Guide from one of the ski schools or the Compagnie des Guides. We would be delighted to do this for you.