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The ultimate luxury ski destination

Come to Chamonix on your next luxury ski trip - we promise you won't want to be anywhere else

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By Ana Hernández, Updated

Experience the VIP treatment in Chamonix this season.

You wake in a plush, warm bed, draw back the curtains to a breathtaking view of soft snow falling across Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest peak… and after a Michelin-star-worthy breakfast, a chauffeur whisks you to legendary ski slopes. Caught your attention yet? Chamonix has welcomed visitors since 1741, from pioneering English aristocrats to artists, scientists, royals and modern celebrities, all drawn by its dramatic scenery and luxury alpine charm. Here are some reasons why we think Chamonix should be your next luxury ski holiday destination.

Luxury hotels and chalets

The Chamonix valley offers luxury hotels and high-end chalets, including a selection of five-star properties with gourmet dining, spas, pools and shuttle services to the ski slopes. Luxury chalets provide a more private experience with chefs, chauffeurs and concierge services. Guests can enjoy breakfast, après-ski treats, fine wine and fully organised stays with activities, lessons and reservations arranged for you - total relaxation.

Towns & Villages in Chamonix

For an unbeatable location there is just no place like Chamonix. Tucked away in a narrow valley, you never tire of looking up and staring in wonder at those magnificent giants. What's even better, you can take a cable car up to 3,842m, from where you can see all the way into the Swiss and Italian Alps and feel like an adventurous mountaineer without leaving the safety of the top of the Aiguille du Midi station. The bottom of the valley, with its chocolate-box chalets and colourful 19th-century hotels, is also picture-perfect and boasts extraordinary VIP services that are second to none.

Guides & Tours in Chamonix

The Chamonix Valley is famous for its challenging skiing and the sheer range of off-piste routes available. The ease with which you can access the backcountry here is unparalleled, thanks to the lifts that whizz you up to the peaks of the Mont Blanc range. Of course, the legendary Vallée Blanche should be on any skier's bucket list, so book your private mountain guide and ski down 20 stunning kilometres on a glacier. 

Michelin Star Dining in Chamonix

What is a luxury tourist destination in France without its Michelin-starred restaurants? And Chamonix, despite its relatively small size, boasts not only one but two stars. Plus you'll find there are a number of ‘Michelin recommended’ restaurants around the resort. 

Spas in Chamonix

It's not all outdoor adventures and adrenaline-fuelled action in Chamonix, the valley also has some of the best spas in the Alps. Offering an oasis of peace and tranquility, they offer indoor pools, jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms, some even boast a tepidarium and an ice cave. All there to help you soothe your sore muscles after a day on the slopes.

Ski Hire in Chamonix

Local equipment hire shops must cater for Chamonix's discerning visitors, usually well-versed on the latest gear innovations, so they boast an excellent selection of skis, boots and snowboards to rent out. You'll not only find Alpine skis here but also splitboards, touring skis, cross-country skis, Telemark skis and even snowscoots and snowshoes, as well as avalanche and mountaineering equipment. Many of the ski hire shops will also travel to your accommodation to tailor your rentals to your specific needs.

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Ski Schools in Chamonix

To get the most out of a ski lesson, nothing beats one-on-one tuition. There is a whole host of professional private instructors in the Chamonix Valley who will help you carve your first turns on the snow, improve your technique or just show you the best hidden powder stacks in the valley.

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Airport Transfers in Chamonix

To get to Chamonix from the airport in style book your very own private helicopter transfer. Fly from Geneva to the heart of resort in a matter of minutes whilst you sit back feel like a million bucks. Or if that's a little out of your budget, there are numerous luxury transfer companies whose comfortable vehicles will whisk you from the airport to your hotel or chalet in style.

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Nightlife in Chamonix

No ski holiday would be complete without a healthy dose of après-ski fun. La Folie Douce has become a bit of a party central in Chamonix thanks to its quirky bashes at the foot of the Brévent slopes featuring live music, costumed characters and champagne showers. But it's not the only show in town, and if it's sophistication that floats your boat, there are plenty of hotel bars serving delicious cocktails and perfectly chilled fizz (that isn't being thrown around the room).

Bars & Clubs in Chamonix

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Latest News & Reviews

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Upcoming Events

Chamonix hosts a wide range of sporting events throughout the year. The biggest ones include the Mont Blanc Marathon in June and the UTMB trail running race in August. In March, the Unlimited Festival brings ravers to the mountains while Musilac Mont Blanc takes place a month later. At the end of July, the Cosmo Jazz Festival hosts concerts all around the valley.

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