An area of classified natural beauty, CHAMONIX brings together traditional Alpine charm and modern facilities to suit families and groups alike. A picturesque town with a genuine Alpine atmosphere and lively all year round, Chamonix also shares its extensive ski domaine with ARGENTIERE, which is a great alternative for those visitors looking for the Chamonix skiing experience whilst still avoiding the crowds often found in bigger name resorts.
CHILDREN The "Panda Club" welcomes children aged 3 to 12 years, and also offers basic ski tuition. The ESF snow nursery and ski school is perfect for children aged 4 and over who want to start testing out their snow legs!
OTHER ACTIVITIES The Skipass Mont-Blanc ski domaine offers an impressive 700km of slopes served by 190 ski lifts, with slopes to suit all abilities of skiers and snowboarders alike. Visitors to the Chamonix/Argentiere ski area can benefit from the local "Cham'ski" lift pass, which allows access to 155km of slopes in Chamonix and Argentiere.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 42 Km Cross-country skiers can enjoy 42km of off-piste opportunities in Chamonix and Argentiere, including a wide range of black-standard slopes.
THE AREA Leisure in Argentiere: The resort benefits from a great atmosphere in the many bars and nightclubs around and the good food runs aplenty in the restaurants. Do not miss: the guided tour of the village and its Baroque church. For an even greater choice of activities and entertainment, head to nearby Chamonix.
Leisure in Chamonix: Sports centre (indoor swimming pool, sauna...), tennis, squash, ice skating, dog-sledding, helicopter rides, paragliding, walks, mountaineering, cinemas, night clubs, casino, shops
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Argentiere is within an easy reach of Chamonix train station, and Lagrange can arrange rail travel and accommodation packages for anyone hoping to travel to the Alps by train this winter. For more information and prices, contact our friendly UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111. A well-equipped resort, Argentiere offers all necessary amenities, including bars and restaurants and local shops. All information provided here is intended for guidance purposes only, and is not contractual. For more up to date resort information, contact the local tourist office.
The Haute Savoie region borders both Italy and Switzerland, and boasts historical monuments such chateaus and churches in stunning natural surroundings ranging from Lake Geneva in the north of the region to Mont Blanc in the south. A trip to the Haute Savoie offers visitors the chance to experience some of the world's most reknowned and celebrated ski resorts, with Chamonix at the heart of the region's ski activity. For tourists looking for a true Alpine culinary experience can sample regional cheeses, such as Emmental, as well as cheese-based dishes such as raclette, ideal after a long day on the slopes and offering a different style of shared dining experience.
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
'SKIPASS MONT-BLANC': 12 resorts including Chamonix, Argentiere, Les Houches, Megeve, St-Gervais... (Argentiere, Chamonix, Les Houches etc. are linked by road. Megeve, Combloux and St-Gervais share ski slopes). Height: 850m-3842m. Total pistes: 700km. Total number of ski lifts: 200.
6-day "Skipass Mont-Blanc" lift-pass (08/09 prices): Adult: 255euros, Junior (4-15yrs): 204euros, Child under 4 years free. Prices include inter-resort shuttle buses.
Cross-country skiing: 42km of trails
'EVASION MONT-BLANC':
Total pistes: 440km. 30 green slopes / 53 blue slopes / 69 red slopes / 29 black slopes and 1 snowpark.
6-day "Evasion Mont-Blanc" lift pass (08/09 prices): Adult: 171 euros/adults, 133 euros/juniors (5-14yrs), children under 5 years free (price includes inter-resort shuttle bus).