Elevation
1,035 – 3,842 m
Piste Kilometres
170 km
Season
December – April
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is the undisputed capital of alpinism and one of the most dramatic ski destinations on Earth. Sitting at the foot of Mont Blanc (4,808 m), Europe's highest peak, the resort offers everything from gentle nursery slopes at Le Tour to the legendary Vallée Blanche — a 20 km off-piste descent from the Aiguille du Midi. The terrain is vast and varied, with five distinct ski areas connected by a free shuttle bus. Chamonix is not just a resort; it's a living, breathing mountain town with a soul.
Highlights
- Home of the first Winter Olympics (1924)
- Vallée Blanche — 20 km legendary off-piste descent
- Aiguille du Midi cable car at 3,842 m
- Vibrant town with world-class mountaineering culture
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