WELCOME TO CHAMONIX (France)
Welcome to Chamonix, France’s best year round holiday destination.
Chamonix Background
Located in the French Alps, Chamonix offers a true French European mountain experience with versatile world class skiing and snowboarding, stunning hiking, old Savoyard culture, and of course unforgettable views. The town sits at the foot of Mont-Blanc, the tallest mountain in Europe reaching 4810m, 15,781ft. The views will blow you away.
Ski & Snowboard Chamonix
Chamonix is the oldest ski resort in France, so you know they will have the best on offer. There are four high altitude ski/snowboard fields to choose from in Chamonix, (Les Grands Montets, Le Brevent-La Flegere, Le Domaine de Balme, Les Houches) and four low valley ski areas (Les Planards, La Vormaine, Les Chosalets, Le Savoy)
Summer in Chamonix
Summer attracts visitors with many outdoor activities to choose from such as golf, rafting, canyoning, and mountain biking just to name a few. For some of the best mountain views in France, take the cable car up Mont-Blanc or the railway to the Mer de Glace Glacier. These images will stay with you forever.
Something For Everyone in Chamonix
While the mountains attract many people to Chamonix, you can also just stay in town to have a fun filled relaxing vacation. Spend your time tasting the regional Savoyard specialties at one of the many restaurants or bars, explore the local boutiques and shops taking advantage of the free public transport, or treat yourself to a day at the spa. Our guide is designed to give you a head start on your trip, after all with so many hotels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, activities, shops, spas and wellness to choose from its hard to know where to begin!
Chamonix in the French alps, France’s best mountain town. (video)