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Chamonix has been known for many years as the mountaineering and skiing capital of France.   The ski resort lies at the foot of Mont Blanc, which at 4807 metres, is one of the highest peaks in Europe. ski chamonix france with ski chalet

People have been skiing in the snowfields of Chamonix since the late 19th Century and the remains of the ski jump built for the first winter Olympic games in 1924 can still be seen.

Today Chamonix incorporates tradition and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a wide range of attractions and facilities. ski chamonix france with ski chalet

There are modern shops, a cinema, casino, bars and nightclubs.  ski Chamonix also boasts an extensive sports centre with squash courts, an open air and indoor swimming pool, facilities for tennis, basketball and judo, a large artificial ice rink and a challenging climbing wall.

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The Vallée Blanche is one of the most famous off-piste ski areas in the world, and because of the choice of routes means that it is within the capabilities of the average skier.   The 20 kilometre off-piste experience beings at the L'Aiguille Du Midi cable car which you will t ake to 3842m after a look at the surrounding views. Your ski guide will point out peaks and interesting information about the area.   It is necessary to walk down a ridge for about 10 minutes. Your guide will rope you together and is there to provide assistance on your way down.   The ski guide will then assess your skiing level and the mountain conditions before choosing the route.   You will be able to get out of the ski guides tracks in the areas where there is no risk but you will be required to follow him when the crevasse danger is greater.

ski chamonix france with ski chalet There is a lunch stop at the Requin hut half way down, bring your own sandwiches or eat the food prepared by the owners of the hut.

To ski the Vallée Blanche is a full day and there is no ski race so you may stop for photos and to enjoy the views when you want.

ski chamonix france with ski chalet When your ski group reaches the point where you leave the Mer De Glace and make your descent down to Chamonix there are two ways, either by the forest tail which needs to be well covered or in some places it will mean taking off ski's for a few metres, the tail also requires some care as people are starting to feel tired.   If the snow cover is not good enough to ski then the gondola and Montenvers train will get you down to Chamonix without any effort.   And so ends a unforgettable ski day.
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ski chamonix france Vallée Blanche ski Guide

If you would like a private ski guide for the Vallée Blanche or a day off-piste we can also arrange this for you.

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There are 5 main ski areas within the Chamonix valley, plus ski nursery slopes such as ski Les Planards, ski Le Savoy, and ski Les Bosson which also has floodlit ski 3 nights a week on Red or ski Blue graded pistes.

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ski Le Tour:
Lies at the top of the valley and has one of the highest snow falls in France.   To the right of the of the main lift station is the beginners area of La Vormaine, there are only 2 drag lifts here on Green and Blue pistes but it is a good place to learn.

At the top of the gondola is a wide open area with long Blue and Red graded pistes and it is a good place to rediscover your ski legs.   And now with the new 4 man chairlift on the Vallorcine, (Swiss) side of the valley, there are some challenging Red and Black runs.

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Now linked by a telepherique, they are both south facing and have wonderful views.   The Le Brévent is also the closest ski area to the centre of Chamonix and you can ski up to 2525m.

This Chamonix ski is an area for everyone, easy to tough and some of the best ski piste in the valley.

ski Les Grands Montets:
This is where ski piste and off piste merge, with packed tracked out snow between marked runs to big open blows testing mogul fields plus a variation of pistes.

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The top lift is 3300M and leads mostly onto glacier terrain, with a vertical descent of 1260m.   With your 6 or 7 day ski pass you have two free ski trips on the top cable car, there is a marked black piste , but a more interesting ski is on the Argentiere Glacier where there is both crevasse and avalanche danger so to get the best out of this run and take a guide for the half day and really enjoy the ski off piste on the Grands Montets.

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At the front door of our chalet lies Les Houches which is a ski resort in its own right.   There are two main lift stations to take you up to the ski area.

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The Bellevue, which is a telepherique and the Prarion gondolas which are 600 metres from the chalet.   The skiing is tree lined for all level of skiers plus "Piste Vert" the ski world cup downhill course.   If visibility is bad then this is the place to be. ski chamonix france with ski chalet ski chamonix france

Courmayer:
Just through the Mont Blanc Tunnel is the Italain ski resort of Courmayeur, not challenging ski-ing but a big wide open bowl and a great lunch, and when the weather is bad on the Chamonix side of Mont Blanc, then the sun is shining in Italy.

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In the Heart of Chamonix, Apartment Balmat is a luxury two bedroom/two ensuite apartment with own balcony in the most prestigious recent development, seconds from the main square and adjacent to Chamonix's top 5 star hotel. NEW FOR 2007/8 WIRELESS BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS (WIFI). Ideal for skiing the whole Chamonix valley and enjoying its top restaurants and atmosphere.
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Chamonix, France         Apartment Sleeps 2/4
Apartment MacDonald, a new apartment situated on the Rue des Gaillands near the center of Chamonix.
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Luxurious traditional Alpine Chalet in a quiet, sunny location
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St. Gervais, Mont Blanc, France   Chalet Sleeps 10/11
Great chalet - relaxing and spacious with log fire and full central heating.   Very close to town centre and across the road from the main ski lift - NO buses.   Easy access from Motorway & Train
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St. Gervais, Mont Blanc, France   Apartment Sleeps 4/6
Les Warens a recently renovated apartment, ideally situated just a minute, level walk away from the lift station in St Gervais and 5 minutes away from the town.
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A spacious ground floor chalet apartment with magnificent views overlooking Mt Blanc.   The chalet is well appointed and comfortably furnished with a feature log fireplace.   Located approximately 1.5 kms from the ski station at Le Bettex and just 100m from the ski bus.   Easy parking.
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