Chamonix Mont-Blanc…the exceptional made accessible !

Chamonix is the 3rd most visited natural attraction in the World and throughout the year it plays host to a cosmopolitan clientele. Mountaineers, hikers, enthusiasts of legendary places, all types of sportsmen and women or ordinary visitors, there’s something here to fulfil everyone’s wishes. Renowned in winter for its skiing, in summer the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc offers 3 superb mountain areas with styles that are as different as they are complementary to one another :

Brevent-Flegere area : the great skiing spectacle

Situated between the altitudes of 1030 m. and 2525 m. and linked by cable car, these two south-facing areas offer the finest view points in the Alps. To make progress in a sumptuous setting, enjoy varied pistes of all levels and to discover some of the finest runs in the Valley, these areas are not to be missed.

Grands-Montets area : legendary skiing

Situated between the altitudes of 1235 m. and 3300 m., the Grands Montets area enables you to ski the greatest height losses in the world in the heart of the mountains, close to a glacier. The pistes are spread over three slopes – the Argentière glacier, Lognan and the Pendant which also offer magnificent off-piste, known throughout the world and essential for freeriders.

Balme area : skiing amidst nature

Amongst the alpine pastures and starting from the villages of le Tour and Vallorcine, the Balme areas offer multiple skiing and pleasure on two distinct slopes. In the Charamillon sector, you can enjoy wide, gentle pistes facing the Chamonix Valley, while the Vallorcine sector enables you to ski through the pine trees near the Swiss border. It is possible to ski back to the resort.

Les Houches area : ski family

The ski area of Les Houches extends from an altitude of 950m to 1900m. From the summit one has a spectacular 360° view of the Mont-Blanc massive. And with 55 km of slopes meandering through the forests, you will discover the real pleasures of skiing. When necessary, artificial snow coverage is assured by more than 120 snow maker machines.

Les Planards- The Luge Chamonix

2 mn from the town, 4 pistes (red, blue and two green) make up the Valley’s biggest area for beginners and children. The 41 snow canons ensure snow coverage all winter. News 2011 : Chamonix Luge alpine Coaster an Amusment Park with 1300m downhill. Bar-restaurant, solarium, free parking.