Easy: 64 Medium: 69 Difficult: 24
Chamonix is set at the foot of Europe’s highest mountain, the awesome Mont Blanc at 4807m. A fascinating and traditional ski resort, the cosmopolitan town centre offers a good range of shops, bars and restaurants. With much of the terrain above 2000m, the skiing in Chamonix valley has for many years attracted skiers looking for good snow and who also want to ski the famous Vallée Blanche. There’s an efficient ski bus which links the five main ski areas that has a large range of skiing for all abilities, including Argentière, just 8kms further up the valley, Brévent-Flégère and the pretty nearby village of Les Houches. For the advanced slkier, Chamonix has pretty much endless amounts of off-piste and freeride skiing. Unlike many other French resorts, it's a large, picturesque, vibrant town, with a bustling atmosphere and with the many off slope activities, there is also plenty to do for the non-skier.
This state-of-the-art, chic, yet comfortable hotel is set at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi cable-car giving access to the infamous Valley Blanche.
A grand old traditional hotel, the Richemond is run by the welcoming Sarraz family and has been a popular choice for many years.
The Le Refuge des Aiglons is a stylish and modern hotel with excellent facilities, superb levels of service and cuisine and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
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