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Chamonix Mont-Blanc

Location

Haute-Savoie

France

45° 55' 32.88" N, 6° 52' 16.68" E

See map: Google Maps

FR

General info:

Chamonix is the place to go for alpine thrill seekers wanting to push themselves to the extreme. The resort is known the world over for its steep, challenging runs, off-piste powder, and dramatic mountain scenery. Its legendary 20-kilometre (12-mile) Valley Blanche is a high off-piste run, the longest in Europe, and a rite of passage for ballsy skiers on their way to becoming experts. Chamonix hosted the first ever Winter Olympics in 1924 and is considered by many to be the birthplace of alpine skiing. The resort is a large, yet attractive town offering both traditional charm and a lively nightlife.

BASE: 3418ft
SUMMIT: 10744ft
VERTICAL DROP: 7326ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 65
Gondolas: 20
Chairs: 27
Surface: 18

Costs:

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €43.50
DAY PASS CHILDREN weekday: €37.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: €218.00
6 DAYS CHILDREN: €185.30

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

Interesting places nearby

Bad Kohlgrub - Hörnle

In the winter you sit at the front door of a skiers´ paradise at an elevation of 900 meters. A wide range of possibilities awaits you here whether you fancy downhill or cross-country skiing or all other snow sports.

Bad Wiessee

The Sonnbichl, the ski area Bad Wiessee’s local mountain, ranges up to an altitude of 1020 m and has several pistes to offer for skiers and snowboarders as well as the breathtaking panorama view on the Tegernsee.

Baiersbronn

Welcome in the powder snow! Skiing in Baiersbronn is because of the large variety of skiing places and the atmosphere around them lots of fun.

Balderschwang

The ski area Balderschwang is known to be very snow reliable. And if there is not enough natural snow, the snowmaking equipment guarantees snowy slopes during your winter vacation in Balderschwang.

Baqueira - Beret

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Baraque de Fraiture

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