Skiing and Snow Boarding

With the majority of the skiing above 1800 meters, Chamonix has a fantastic snow record. Whilst Chamonix's reputation is that of an extreme resort, there is however plenty of skiing for everyone to enjoy. Each of the ski areas has their own personality:

• Le Tour - right at the top of the valley, this is a great place for beginners and experts alike. Le Tour has fantastic wide open, well groomed runs and some magical off piste, with beautiful views of Chamonix Valley and Switzerland.
• Le Brevant - La Flegere - these two areas are linked and can be accessed by either La Flegere cable car (a five minute walk from the chalet) or the Brevant bubble. Set on the sunny side of the valley these areas get the sun the majority of the day, and facing Mont Blanc, the views are spectacular. Skiing is generally at an intermediate to advanced level here, with some easily accessible off piste, although in Flegere there are two great green runs for beginners.
• Les Grand Montets has a reputation for extreme steep skiing, a beautiful day out with really stunning scenery and skiing, with some of the most extreme skiing in the valley available here, not an ideal place to take a novice.
• Les Houches - at the bottom end of the valley the skiing here ranges from the fairly gentle to the more extreme Le Kandahar - the black run used for the men's downhill. (Les Houches is not included in the standard 6 day Cham Pass).
• Vallee Blanche - this is a truly amazing day out, only to be tackled with a guide and only for those of a good skiing ability, taking the Aigulle du Midi to its highest point you will descend down the Vallee Blanche across the Mer de Glace for some 26 kms.

Ski Passes

There are various ski passes available. The most popular is the 6 day Cham'ski Pass which provides you with full use of the lift system, covering Le Tour, Les Grand Montets, Le Flegere and Brevent, in addition you have access to the Aigulle du Midi, Montenvers Train, and a days skiing in Courmayeur.

We will be happy to arrange your lift passes prior to arrival.

More information is available on the www.compagniedumontblanc.com web site.

Other Activities

Parapente / Paragliding

Whilst in Chamonix you will see many people taking to the sky to glide peacefully over the valley. Whilst this sport is weather dependant it is a truly amazing experience that can be enjoyed for the first time in a tandem jump.

For the Non Skiers

Chamonix offers plenty for the non skiers amongst you, a trip up the Aigulle du Midi gives you the most amazing view of Mont Blanc and across the glacier to Italy, and trip up the Montenvers Train takes you to the bottom of the Mer de Glace and the Ice Grotto.

A Helicopter tour gives you a bird's eye view of the valley and many of the mountain restaurants are accessible on foot allowing you to experience the breathtaking views. For those in need of refreshment or perhaps a more relaxed pace, the many cafes and bars in town provide great people watching opportunities.

Help and advice can be provided on all other mountain activities within the valley.