Directory

← Back to resorts

Chamonix

France

Chamonix

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is an iconic, globally revered mountaineering capital and extreme winter sports arena nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc. Famed for its high-consequence glacial valleys, legendary off-piste lines like the 20km Vallée Blanche, and jagged vertical topography, it serves as an absolute dream destination for expert riders and backcountry purists. Spanning five isolated mountain sectors along a deep valley floor, it anchors an elite, year-round international alpine community.

Add to trip View on map

Base

1035 m

Top

3842 m

Ski area

Chamonix Valley / Mont-Blanc Natural Resort

Season

21 November 2026

Weather

Base

20°

Clear

Wind 4 km/h

Top

2°

Clear

Wind 4 km/h

Next hours

21:00

0°

Partly cloudy

22:00

0°

Partly cloudy

23:00

-1°

Overcast

00:00

-1°

Partly cloudy

01:00

-2°

Mainly clear

02:00

-3°

Mainly clear

Tue

Thunderstorm

4° / -3°

Wed

Overcast

7° / -3°

Resort scores

Overall

9

Budget

4

Beginner

4

Family

6

Snowpark

5

Runs and pistes

Total skiable distance

~150 Km

Green runs

18

Blue runs

33

Red runs

30

Black runs

18

Piste map

Loading map…

Zoom in to explore pistes and lifts. Zoom out is limited to keep the map focused on Chamonix. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Courtesy of OpenSnowMap.

Lift passes

Adult 1 day

EUR 74

Adult 6 day

EUR 370

Youth 1 day

EUR 62.9

Youth 6 day

EUR 314.5

Child 1 day

EUR 62.9

Child 6 day

EUR 314.5

From

74.00

Mont Blanc Unlimited pass layout tracking

Getting there

Nearest airports

Geneva (GVA)

Distance:: 100 km
Transfer:: 1 hr 15 min

Chambery (CMF)

Distance:: 145 km
Transfer:: 1 hr 30 min

Grenoble (GNB)

Distance:: 190 km
Transfer:: 2 hr 15 min

Lyon (LYS)

Distance:: 220 km
Transfer:: 2 hr 15 min

Train stations

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Distance: ~30 Min

Transfers

Alps2Alps

Alps2Alps

Private · Shared

Alps ski transfers: Fast, reliable transfers from Alps-area airports to resorts. Affordable rates, modern vehicles & 15+ years of experience.

Private from:: EUR 180
Shared from:: EUR 45

Ski-Lifts

Ski-Lifts

Private · Shared

Reliable ski transfers to over 500 resorts. Offering private, shared, eco-friendly, and luxury vehicle options with 20+ years of alpine transport expertise.

Private from:: EUR 185
Shared from:: EUR 48

Alps-Direct

Alps-Direct

Private

Premium and standard alpine transfers specializing in direct airport-to-resort routes across major French, Swiss, and Italian ski regions.

Lessons

ESF

ESF

Group Ski · Private Coaching · Childrens Club

Price range: €240 - €420

Durations: 3 Hours, Full Day, 6-Day Course

Rentals

Intersport

Intersport

One of the largest ski rental networks in the Alps with gear for all levels.

Pricing: Typically €20 - €45 per day for standard adult packages depending on location.

Skiset

Skiset

Independent ski shop network offering premium equipment and expert fitting.

Pricing: Typically €25 - €55 per day for adult equipment packs.

Activities

Adventure Park

Crystal Museum

Grotte de Glace

Téléphérique Aiguille du Midi

Après

Chambre Neuf

Élévation 1904

Folie Douce

MBC

Restaurants

Bighorn Bistro & Bakery

Price tier: Affordable
Atmosphere: American-style bistro, craft brewery, and scratch bakery featuring industrial brick accent walls and cozy seating.
Location: Located along the main pedestrian plaza loop of Chamonix Sud.
Known for: Gourmet buttermilk fried chicken biscuits, house-smoked ribs, and craft beers brewed on site.

COCO Chamonix

Price tier: Affordable
Atmosphere: Bright, beautifully decorated lifestyle café popular for fresh healthy brunch plates and active group breakfasts.
Location: Place de la Gare, directly facing the main historic Chamonix alpine train tracks.
Known for: Healthy smashed avocado on sourdough, specialty matcha bowls, and premium craft coffees.

La Tablée

Price tier: Mid-range
Atmosphere: Classic mountain cellar brasserie holding a deep collection of local farm cheeses, built for long communal group dinners.
Location: Rue des Moulins, positioned along the resort's oldest and most historic cobbled street.
Known for: Savoyard pierrade hot-stone table grills and authentic scraping raclette wheels.

Le Bivouac

Price tier: Affordable
Atmosphere: Fun, unpretentious mountain bistro with an open terrace serving up traditional French fare at great value.

Bars

Beer O'Clock

Price tier: Affordable
Atmosphere: Innovative self-service beer hub utilizing tap-card wall dispensers, pulling an active digital and rider crowd.
Location: Situated on the bustling main party promenade walk grid of Chamonix Sud.
Known for: Rotating artisan craft double IPAs and sourdough pizzas.

L'Hydromel

Price tier: Affordable
Atmosphere: Cozy, conversational pub environment popular with mountaineers and mountain guides for post-expedition drinks.
Location: Located off the central village plaza paths on Rue Lyret.
Known for: Rotating local microbrew lines and shared regional charcuterie.

Le Cabanon

Price tier: Affordable
Atmosphere: Relaxed, small outdoor-centric snack and micro-bar popular for sunny deck seating, burgers, and post-hike drinks.
Location: Tucked away near the base pathways of the central village walking corridors.
Known for: Local craft lagers and hot artisanal toasted paninis.

Plan de l'Aiguille

Price tier: Affordable
Atmosphere: Breathtaking, authentic stone mountain refuge bar catering to backcountry hikers and off-piste skiers.
Location: Perched dramatically at the 2,233m mid-station shelf of the iconic Aiguille du Midi cable car ropeway.

Clubs

Amnesia Club

Price tier: Mid-range
Atmosphere: The primary large-scale subterranean club fixture of the valley, featuring cutting-edge laser shows and massive sound arrays.
Location: Drops underground right beside the central residential plazas of Chamonix Sud.
Music: Mainstage EDM, progressive house, electro remixes, and tech house till 5:00 AM.

Bar du Moulin

Price tier: Mid-range
Atmosphere: Sleek, sophisticated cocktail lounge that transforms into an intimate electronic dance club after midnight.
Location: Anchoring the historic, high-vibe party block of Rue des Moulins.
Music: Minimal house, deep vocal lounge rhythms, and micro tech house loops.

Carmen

Price tier: Mid-range
Atmosphere: Trendy, dark-accented late-night dance den pulling an alternative, fashion-forward local rider demographic.
Location: Tucked safely into the underground cellar frameworks along the upper Rue des Moulins.
Music: Indie electronic tracks, deep techno, synth wave, and underground minimal beats.

Events

Log in to create an event

No events yet. Log in to create the first event.

Festivals

Chamonix Unlimited Festival

7 April 2027 – 11 April 2027

Boutique electronic music sets at iconic high-altitude peaks across the Mont-Blanc valley.

Feed

No posts yet.

Open trips

No open trips for this resort yet.

Similar resorts

Courchevel

Courchevel

Les Arcs (1800, 1950, 2000)

Les Arcs (1800, 1950, 2000)

La Plagne

La Plagne

Val Thorens

Val Thorens

Avoriaz