© Tom Humpage
© Tom Humpage
© Tom Humpage
© Tom Humpage
Only a five-minute walk from the centre of Chamonix town
The Brévent gondola delivers efficient high-speed access to the ski area, from the centre of Chamonix town - almost.
The lift station is just a five-minute walk from the tourist office (albeit it uphill!) and is also on the main bus route.
Brévent provides a wide variety of slopes from green nursery slopes all the way up to the black Charles Bozon piste, all accessed by cable car. It is also linked to the Flégère domain, so you can ski/snowboard two sunny south-facing areas in one day, on the same lift pass.
Once up at Plan Praz (the mid-station) you can catch the cable car up to the very top (2,525m) where you will be treated to 360 degrees of breath-taking views including Mont Blanc, the Aiguille du Midi and most of the Chamonix Valley. The lifts up here mainly consist of four-seater chairlifts, plus there's the six-seater Cornu and the Stade drag lift.
The Brévent gondola and cable car are both open in summer, when the area is popular with hikers, mountain bikers and rock climbers.
Also available at the lift pass office are piste maps, bus and train timetables, weather forecasts, ski condition details and avalanche bulletins. You can also purchase the necessary mountain/ski insurance here if you do not already have the correct cover.
The staff speak English and all major credit cards are accepted here.
Getting to the bottom of Plan Praz and the lifts is easy - either take one of the local buses (line 15 in winter), drive up to the large 250 space car park or walk up the short hill from the town centre. You'll find the hill on the roundabout behind the Hotel Mont Blanc at the back of the tourist office.
This hotel offers stunning alpine views, a vibrant atmosphere, and thoughtful amenities for families. Enjoy spacious rooms, an outdoor heated pool, yoga, spa treatments, and activities for all ages right at the foot of the ski slopes.
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.
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.
Ideally located, the hotel has 45 spacious, well appointed bedrooms with great views of Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges mountains.
La Ginabelle offers cosy, alpine-style apartments, just steps from shops, restaurants and mountain adventures.
Peaceful apartment residence just a short walk from the train station and cable car.
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.
Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, is without a doubt the most breathtaking and beautiful mountain in the world, and every year many mountaineers ascend this famous peak.
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
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.
Your holiday time in the Chamonix valley is valuable. Every day counts. Every moment should be a special one.
An exhillerating mountain water experience travelling down rivers or streams within a canyon by a variety of means including walking, scrambling, climbing, abseiling and swimming.
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, it's the perfect place for traditional alpine cuisine with a modern twist.
Takeaway spot at the heart of Flégère ski resort - perfect for a quick bite to eat or a coffee.
Italian restaurant next to the Savoy nursery ski area with an outdoor terrace and fantastic views.
Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.
Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.
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, it’s a favourite with both locals and visitors.
What could be better than relaxing in the sun on a south-facing terrace facing Mont Blanc?
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, it’s a favourite with both locals and visitors.
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!
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, The Janssen is the ideal place to marvel at the ever-changing light that dresses Mont Blanc.
Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.
La Folie Douce Hotels first opened in 1981 and quickly became THE place to be for après-ski on the slopes, thanks to their unique combination of live music, DJs, dancers and performers.
Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.
This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past.
The museum is currently closed for renovations
The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
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.
Brévent is the closest summer lift to the centre of Chamonix and its impressive rocky summit rises to 2,525m above sea level.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsChamonix 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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