Chamonix Valley is one of the top skiing and boarding resorts in the world. The lively après-ski goes without saying! With a long winter ski season of December through to the first week in May (conditions permitting) the valley of Chamonix has become a magnet for skiers and boarders of all standards.
Winter ski areas for beginners, experienced skiers and boarders
You are spoilt for choice for skiing in Chamonix, whether you are a beginner, family with children or advanced skier looking to try your hand at heliskiing, ice climbing or even the famous Vallee Blanche run. Chamonix has it all to offer you.
Chamonix itself is divided into five main skiing areas, all of which are easily accessible by the free ski bus (with ski-pass) or by car. All offer bars, restaurants and sun terraces for après-ski.
In the village of Les Praz, situated a short distance from Chamonix centre, is the ski station for La Flégère. There's a car park at the ski station which gets busy quickly in high season, so arrive early or take the ski bus which runs regularly. All buses from Chamonix going towards Grand Montets, Argentière and Le Tour stop at Les Praz.
La Flégère and Le Brévent provide good beginner to intermediate slopes, as well as off-piste for boarders or skiers and amazing views of the Mont Blanc Massif and Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice). La Flégère and Le Brévent are connected by a lift system which enables you to go from one mountain to the other, bringing together about 20 different runs of all levels. Le Brévent ski station is the closest to the centre of Chamonix.
In addition to La Flégère and Le Brévent, Le Vormaine at the foot of Le Tour has the largest slopes in the valley for beginners. This is great for gaining confidence and progressing quickly. Les Planards is also perfect for beginners too.
And for the more experienced skier or boarder Le Tour is also a good area with an array of blue, red, black and off piste to negotiate your way down. Check out the famous Vallee Blanche glacier run which stretches from the Aiguille du Midi at 3790m down to Chamonix over 20kms later. (A guide is recommended). Or there is Grand Montets one of the great ski domains of the Alps, not to mention the half pipe that all boarders enjoy here.
If you book with us you will be able to download a full winter ski brochure.
Ski Maps
To view the ski map simply click on the PDF file below. If you don’t have PDF you can download via the web. http://access.adobe.com
This treat is for men as well as women - simply relax, pamper yourself with a beauty treatment or a muscular massage after an active day on the mountain, this spa is fantastic. Hameau Albert, within the Hotel Albert, has a team of physiotherapists and beauticians offering an extensive range of treatments including massage, body wraps, facials and a fitness programme. If you book one of their treatments you can also make use of the pool and Jacuzzi in a chalet style building with large glass front looking out onto Mont Blanc.
Address: - Hotel Albert, 38 route du Bouchet, Chamonix
Telephone: - +33 (0)4 50 53 05 09
Email: - infos@hameaualbert.fr
Web: - www.hameaualbert.fr