Lying at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe, Chamonix is perhaps one of the best known ski resorts in France. Holidays in Chamonix offer the opportunity to enjoy a year round variety of activities, but the town truly comes alive from December, when its world-class selection of winter sports and infamous nightlife attract visitors from all over the world.
The Chamonix Valley consists of a string of villages and resorts between Sallanches and the Swiss border, including Argentiere and Les Houches. The resort attracts travellers all year round who choose Chamonix accommodation not only to ski but to explore the areas stunning scenery, great climbing potential and excellent network of walking trails, spread over the most challenging peaks in the French Alps. Bed and breakfasts and ski apartments in Chamonix are extremely popular for short breaks, while some of the larger and more luxurious ski chalets in Chamonix are frequently booked up many months in advance by large groups and families.
Easy access to five separate ski areas, including Vallée Blanch with its legendary off-piste potential, makes renting skiing holiday apartments in Chamonix popular with skiers and snowboarders in search of serious action. Sitting amid some of the most dramatic peaks in the Alps makes the area a haven for the adventurous, while at lower levels the slopes of Les Planards, in particular, are great for beginners. In between lies 30,000 acres of piste, ideal terrain for just about everyone, making holiday chalets in Chamonix, ideal for family holidays and mixed ability groups.
Almost 150 separate trails and more than 80 miles of downhill combined with an infinite variety of off-trail opportunities are well served by a wonderfully integrated system of free buses, lifts and the unmissable cable car up to Aiguille du Midi.
For many winter sports enthusiasts renting a skiing apartments in Chamonix is an annual ritual, offering everything from nursery slopes and snow parks to glacier skiing of mythical proportion.
With more than a hundred bars, restaurants and nightclubs, another good reason to rent an apartment close to the centre of Chamonix is its legendary après ski, which also includes an indoor water park, cinema and casino. But whatever you are looking for, you are sure to find something to suit your requirements exactly, so why not browse the range of Chamonix accommodation today and book your perfect skiing holiday.