FREE OF CHARGE

• The hotel is family-run and has a lounge with open fire and a reading room
• Games room with table tennis & pool table

PAYABLE SERVICES

Cot hire - 35 euro/week (subject to availability, state at time of booking)

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Free parking (subject to availability)
• TV in each room (free of charge, may only offer French channels)
• Pets 35 euros/week (to pay locally)

A classified area of natural beauty, Chamonix combines traditional charm with modern facilities. A town with a genuine Alpine atmosphere and lively all year round, Chamonix's extensive ski domain is shared by Argentiere (just 8km away from Chamonix, and idela for skiers looking for great skiing minus the crowds in larger resorts). A mecca for expert skiers and snowboarders, Chamonix is renowned throughout for its "Grands Montets" slopes.
Resort height: 1035m-3842m.

DOWNHILL SKIING

As part of the Skipass Mont-Blanc domain, Chamonix and Argentiere offer an enormous 140km of slopes spanning 2 areas, the "Grands Montets" for experts, the "Tour Vallorcine"- ideal for families. Although renowned as being a mecca for more confident skiers, Chamonix also offers a wide range of gentler blue and green slopes, perfect for beginners, families with small children or those who simply prefer a gentler pace (well, you are on holiday after all...). The resort is also well-served by the ESF French Ski School, who offer both full-day and half-day lessons to children and adults.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Cross-country skiers and off-piste daredevils can make the most of an impressive 42km of marked trails spread between Chamonix and Argentiere.

APRÈS-SKI

For non-skiers and anyone else in need of some serious R and R during their Alpine getaway, Chamonix also offers a range of alternative activities, such as a sports centre with an indoor swimming pool and sauna, tennis and squash courts, ice skating, dog-sledding, helicopter rides, paragliding, mountain walks and mountaineering trails. Plus, there are restaurants and nightclubs for evening entertainment, as well as shops and a cinema.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Chamonix is easily accessible is by transfer from Geneva airport (51 miles) or rail. Lagrange can arrange rail travel and accommodation packages for anyone hoping to keep their carbon footprint to a minimum this winter, so why not call our friendly UK reservations team for more information and prices on 020 7371 6111.
Chamonix is a well-equipped resort, and offers all necessary amenities, including a doctors and pharmacy, restaurants serving local and regional cuisine and a municipal swimming pool.
This information is intended for guidance purposes only and is not contractual. For more up to date local information, please contact the local tourist office.