Chamonix Mont-Blanc

Location

Haute-Savoie
France
45° 55' 32.88" N, 6° 52' 16.68" E
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.

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