Le Vert Hotel
Relaxed, sociable lodge with great value rooms, mountain views and a lively bar
Built in 1851, Vert Lodge blends history with modern comfort just a ten-minute walk from the centre of Chamonix.
The lodge offers a warm, informal base for your Chamonix adventure, right next to the Gaillands climbing wall. The lodge has twenty-two modern, en-suite bedrooms, including doubles, family rooms, shared dorms and Chamonixโs only capsule beds. Many rooms have balconies with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.
The on-site bar and restaurant serve up worldly dishes, snacks and drinks with indoor and outdoor seating - including Chamonixโs largest beer garden in summer. Thereโs also a comfortable lounge with a projector for films or sport. Other perks include ski rental, 24-hour check-in, secure storage, and free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking.
Steeped in local history, Vert Lodge is one of Chamonixโs oldest hotels, dating back to 1851. Itโs a place where travellers, mountain lovers and families alike can relax and connect - with helpful staff always on hand to book activities, ski passes or point you to the best spots in town.
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The Bar
All big sports matches can be watched on the plasma screen TV, as well as the latest ski/snowboard movies. When the floor isn't cleared for dancing you can play pool, free of charge, there are always a few regulars who will give you a game!
In April, Le Vert bar plays host to the unmissable Chamonix Unlimited festival, welcoming DJs from around the world. Here, you can enjoy top quality music and great cocktails after a day on the slopes.
The Restaurant
Le Vert restaurant is renowned for its excellent food, friendly service and welcoming atmosphere. With a bright, modern interior, it offers a relaxed setting that suits any occasion.
Start the day with a continental breakfast, refuel with shareable bar snacks after a day in the mountains, or settle in for a delicious dinner from the international menu.
Dine indoors or out on the sunny terrace, where you can enjoy stunning views of the lake and Mont Blanc range.
Ski Hire nearby
Ski Hire in Chamonix
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Cham'Sport Mummery
One of several Cham'sport shops, Cham'sport Mummery is located in the Mummery building, between the Folie Douce Hotel and the Alpina Hotel. Save time and money by booking all your ski and snowboard gear online, and collect easily before hitting the slopes.
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Avenue du Bouchet
Ski & Snowboard Hire Opposite the Sport Centre & Ice Rink, near the MBC bar. Also offering ski du fond rental equipment. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Chamonix Ski
This ski and snowboard hire shop is only a 3-minute walk from the centre of Chamonix and perfectly located if you're staying in the Les Pรจcles / Les Moussoux.
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Sanglard Sports
Situated right on the roundabout as you come into the centre of Chamonix from the main highway - so there's a minimum of carrying equipment and a maximum amount of convenience - just grab your skis or snowboard and go! Jonty and his team will welcome you and provide a professional and friendly service.
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Ravanel & Co Praz
The shop in Les Praz is most conveniently located at the edge of the car-park at the foot of the Flegere cable-car. All members of staff, including the owners, who are also qualified instructors, guides and national coaches, actively pursue the sports they stock equipment for.
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Cham'Sport Centre
One of several Cham'sport shops, Cham'sport Centre is located at Avenue Michel Croz, just opposite the Hotel Pointe Isabelle and down from the train station, not far from McDonald's and central Chamonix. Save time and money by booking all your ski and snowboard gear online, and collect easily before hitting the slopes.
Ski Schools nearby
Ski School Lessons in Chamonix
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Private ski lessons
Operating across the valley, this world-class team of ski instructors is available at all meeting points in Chamonix.
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Group ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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Group ski lessons
Operating across the valley, this world-class team of ski instructors is available at all meeting points in Chamonix.
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europeโs top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Group ski lessons
This ski school welcomes everyone from beginners to experts in group classes.
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Private ski lessons
Chamonix Sport Aventure is one of Chamonix's leading ski and snowboard schools offering a personalised service to maximise progress and fun in the mountains.
Hotels nearby
Hotels in Chamonix
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La Riviere Apartment Residence
Peaceful apartment residence just a short walk from the train station and cable car.
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Faucigny Hotel
Completely renovated in Scandinavian style, Le Faucigny is a charming small hotel in the town centre. Whether you're with family or friends or enjoying a romantic getaway, the hotel provides the ideal setting for a pleasant stay in the legendary Mont-Blanc valley.
Price: โฌ1,452
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La Ginabelle Premium Residence
La Ginabelle offers cosy, alpine-style apartments, just steps from shops, restaurants and mountain adventures.ย
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La Chaumiere Mountain Lodge
This mountain lodge enjoys a prime location just metres from the ski bus stop and local train station, with the town centre only a short walk away. Recently refurbished, it now features a smart, modern interior.
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Chamois Blanc Apartment Residence
Stay in the heart of Chamonix-Sud at Le Chamois Blanc, a charming residence close to shops, the train station and cable car.
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Lyret Hotel
Hotel Lyret blends Alpine charm with modern creativity, offering a unique stay where art and hospitality come together.
Price: โฌ1,255
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Chamonix
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Chamonix Holiday Planning & Travel Scout - Teresa Kaufman
Your holiday time in the Chamonix valley is valuable. Every day counts. Every moment should be a special one.
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5-Day Mont Blanc Training Course & Ascent
This two to three training course is followed by a three-day ascent and is for people with a high level of fitness. An unforgettable experience, to reach the summit will test the skills you have learnt along the way.
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Guided off-piste Vallรฉe Blanche
Chamonix Mont Blanc Guides specialise in high mountain guiding, skiing and alpinism.ย Based in the Chamonix Valley, at the foot of the Mont Blanc range, they have all the experience and expertise to make your dream adventure become a reality.
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Photoshoot of You & Your Pet
Hereโs an opportunity to let a professional photographer capture the true bond between a man and his dog... cat, or otherwise!
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Tandem Paragliding
This company's sole activity is tandem paragliding, so they are 100 % focused on you and your flight. Their fully qualified pilots have vast experience and have done 1,000s of flight in the Chamonix Valley.
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Cinema VOX
Chamonix's own Cinema VOX is situated right in the centre of town, slightly tucked back on the Place Balmat (main square in the centre). There are three recently refurbished screens equipped with digital 3D projectors show the latest French and International films, as well as a number of premieres and specialist mountain-sports films.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Chamonix
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La Fruitiรจre Restaurant
This elegant restaurant is situated in La Folie Douce Hotel.
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Fลhn Restaurant
Takeaway spot at the heart of Flรฉgรจre ski resort - perfect for a quick bite to eat or a coffee.
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, enjoy a delicious meal after a morning on the slopes with family or friends.
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The Dainty Pizza Restaurant
Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.
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Bighorn Bistro Restaurant
Bighorn Bistro in Chamonix Sud is known for its homemade American-style comfort food, from stacked burgers to freshly baked desserts. You can pair your meal with a craft beer or one of their creative cocktails. With friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere, itโs a favourite with both locals and visitors.
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Stories & Beer
Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Chamonix
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Brev'bar, Chamonix - Le Brevent
What could be better than relaxing in the sun on a south-facing terrace facing Mont Blanc?
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Stories & Beer
Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.
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Bighorn Bistro Bar
Bighorn Bistro in Chamonix Sud is known for its homemade American-style comfort food, from stacked burgers to freshly baked desserts. You can pair your meal with a craft beer or one of their creative cocktails. With friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere, itโs a favourite with both locals and visitors.
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Le Janssen Cocktail Club
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, The Janssen is the ideal place to marvel at the ever-changing light that dresses Mont Blanc.
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L'Amnesia Nightclub
L'Amnesia (formally Le Garage) is ideally located near to the Aiguille du midi cable car in Cham'Sud and is a legendary Chamonix nightclub and melting pot for all the late night (and sometimes all-night) party-goers!
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La Folie Douce Bar
La Folie Douce Hotels first opened in 1981 and quickly became THE place to be for aprรจs-ski on the slopes, thanks to their unique combination of live music, DJs, dancers and performers.
Sights nearby
Sights in Chamonix
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Espace Tairraz Crystal Museum
Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.
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Les Bossons glacier
This small two person chairlift is only open for a short time in summer, but it's great if you want to take a close up look at the bottom of the Glacier des Bossons.
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Maison de la Memoire et du Patrimoine, Chamonix- Centre
This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past.ย
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Alpine Museum
The museum is currently closed for renovations
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Mer de Glace and Montenvers cog railway
No trip to Chamonix should be complete without a visit to the legendary Mer de Glace, the longest and arguably the most impressive glacier in the Chamonix valley. It is also the largest glacier in France.
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Municipal library
The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Chamonix
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Chamonix Mont Blanc Golf Course, Les Praz
Chamonix has one of the most beautiful 18 hole golf courses in the Alps.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Ski Lifts/Areas & Skipass Offices in Chamonix
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Brรฉvent Ski Area & Lifts
The Brรฉvent gondola delivers efficient high-speed access to the ski area, from the centre of Chamonix town - almost.
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Aiguille du Midi Ski Pass Office
The Aiguille du Midi summits at a height of 3,842m and is the starting point for the famous Vallรฉe Blanche off-piste route. There is a dedicated lift pass office here which can sell you tickets not only for the Midi but also any of the other lifts in the valley.
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Montenvers Ski Pass Office
This ticket office not only sells tickets for the Montenvers train but also all other lift passes for the area that Compagnie du Mont Blanc cover.
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Chamonix Foyer de Ski de Fond (cross-country skiing)
The Chamonix cross-country ski trails are easily accessed from the centre of town and are located near to the sports centre.
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Planards beginner ski area and lifts
Les Planards is very much a family and beginner area, with nursery slopes and other fun activities on offer. Situated just beside the Montenvers Train station it's easily accessible.
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Flรฉgรจre Ski Area & Lifts
La Flรฉgรจre is a large south-facing ski area accessed by a cable car from the village of Les Praz; you can reach this lift pass office at the bottom of the cable care in just 10 minutes by bus, train or car from Chamonix town.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Chamonix
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Les Bossons
Les Bossons is a sleepy little village just a five-minute drive from the centre Chamonix on the road to Les Houches. It is fairly spread out and consists mainly of chalet-style properties and is popular with families due to its school.
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Chamonix Mont Blanc
Chamonix is a lively market town known as both a world-class ski resort and mountaineering destination. Consequently, it is bustling with activity, in both the winter and summer seasons. Situated in the Haute-Savoie region of France, Chamonix is bordered by Switzerland and Italy and dominated by the incredible Aiguilles de Chamonix mountain chain which peaks at the top of Mont Blanc (4,810m) - the highest in Western Europe.
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Les Praz
Les Praz is a small picturesque village on the outskirts of Chamonix. The village is surrounded by forests and streams making it an idyllic mountain hideaway and a popular place to live. You will find many chalet-style properties in this area. It is also home to a number of good bars and restaurants.
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Les Houches
Les Houches is one of the largest towns in the Chamonix Valley, spreading over 8km from Vaudagne and the Col de Voza at one end, towards the bottom of the Taconnaz glacier and the Merlet Animal park at the other.
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Argentiรจre
Argentiรจre is a picturesque village within the Chamonix Valley and is just a short 10-minute car journey from Chamonix town. This charming village has been less affected by wealthy tourists and ex-patriots from various countries who have chosen to make their living in the mountains. It therefore retains a lot of authentic French charm and has a beautiful unspoilt high street with patisseries, boulangeries and wine bars.
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Le Tour
Le Tour is a small, quaint little village at the far end of the Chamonix Valley in the Domaine de la Balme area. Take a stroll around the back streets to see some of the classically Alpine-style houses and the church dome. Look up to see the glaciers reaching down towards you, which are really impressive even in the height of summer.