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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a ski resort situated squarely between France, Switzerland and Italy. It is well-known for its great ski slopes and wonderful views of the mountains. If you’re planning to spend a weekend there and are wondering what to do during your stay, we have a few tips to make your trip a successful one!
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a ski resort situated squarely between France, Switzerland and Italy. It is well-known for its great ski slopes and wonderful views of the mountains. If you’re planning to spend a weekend there and are wondering what to do during your stay, we have a few tips to make your trip a successful one!
Accommodation
There are several options in terms of accommodation for your stay in Chamonix. Some people like to rent a cabin, but we recommend staying in a hotel so everything is taken care of for you! If you book your room ahead of time, staying in a hotel in Chamonix is a reasonably priced option and with very little hassle involved.
Your weekend in Chamonix will fly by, so it’s best to make the most of it by avoiding time-consuming activities such as doing groceries or going to and fro from the slopes to a cabin that isn’t ideally situated.
Our hotel in Chamonix is close to everything you will need during your stay, such as shops for renting skis or snowboards, buying suitable clothing or paying for your daily ski pass. When the day is over, you can come back to the hotel and sit down to a delicious meal. Typical mountain cuisine such as a raclette or a cheese fondue will warm you up after a day up on the mountains in no time!
If you need help finding where to go or how to get to a particular slope, you can also ask for help at the reception, even if you don’t speak French, and our team will be happy to help!
Skiable areas we recommend
The great thing about the Chamonix valley is that is has something for everyone. Beginners and professional skiers alike can find slopes that are suited to their needs.
Here is a list of all the skiable areas in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley:
- Brévent-Flégère (1030-2525m) which is known for its breathtaking view of the Alps
- Les Houches, where several Alpine Ski World Cups have taken place! Best suited for experienced skiers
- Les Grands-Montets (1235-3300m), also suited to experienced skiers
- La Vormaine, best suited for beginners
- Les Planards (1250m) is great for skiing and sledding
- Balme Tour Vallorcine is suitable for all levels, from relative beginners to more experienced skiers
Before and during your stay in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, you can prepare online for your day of skiing online in order to avoid any last-minute problems! You can easily check the weather forecast, find out how much snow has fallen on the ski slopes during the night, peruse a map of the area, pay for your ski pass online, or check the opening times for the ski lifts.
If you’re learning how to ski from scratch, we recommend hiring a ski instructor who will help you make rapid progress and take you to the best slopes. There are also skiing lessons for children so no one feels left out!
Other activities to try in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
If you want to take a break from skiing, there are plenty of other activities to try in Chamonix. Sledding is always fun for children, especially if they are too young to ski. There are also many great hiking areas in Chamonix, such as around the Lac Blanc, Lac Cornu or Lac du Brévent.
We also recommend trying out the Brévent cable car that gives access to a wonderful view of the Mont Blanc mountains. After making it right to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi, you can take as many photos as you like from the panoramic viewing platform, find a souvenir at the gift shop and even have lunch in a café at the top of the mountain before coming back down again.
Whatever you decide to do during your stay, we hope you’ll fall in love with Chamonix Mont-Blanc just like we did!
