Route d'Argentière
Modern ski hire shop ideally located between Grands Montets ski area and Chamonix. 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!
Chamonix Snow Report: 1st May 2005
The winter season wind down continues with today the last for the Brevent ski area, leaving only Grands Montets open for the final week. Only a few lifts were open at Brevent today: the main gondola up from Chamonix, Altitude 2000 chair, Parsa chair and the Planpraz-Brevent cable car right to the top. Cornu chair closed yesterday, and today we noticed the pisteurs taking down all the poles and fencing from the Cornu piste.
With clear blue skies and a forecast high of 27ºc in town it was a fantastic day to finish the season up at Brevent. T-shirts for skiing and boarding or even going topless (for the more macho skiers) was the order of the day. It felt pretty weird walking up to the gondola in this hot weather wearing boots, and carrying a board, whilst the hikers were all out in shorts and t-shirts.
Up on the mountain, parapenters were outnumbering skiers and provided us with plenty to look at while we rode up on the Altitude 2000 chairlift. Today must have been perfect conditions as they soared high above us on the thermals. Unsurprisingly, the snow was very slushy up there, even at 10:30 in the morning. I have my doubts as to whether it froze overnight at all. Still, it was good snow for just messing about on, although my board was suffering from a lack of wax so wasn't sliding too easily. The snow's melted a great deal in the last week with lots of new brown patches on Vioz; yesterday's snow at Grands Montets was far better. The Stade piste was still open too, and had better snow than Vioz although it too had brown patches starting to show. The better snow was on the Charles Bozon, but because the snow has slid, the mogulled section has now gone and is covered with rocks. The rest of Bozon was in great shape and has a bit more life left in it.
Overall it's been a great end to the season at Brevent with April's dumps of snow helping it stay in good condition right to the end. The snow reports will continue from Grands Montets where, as of today, there are some lift closures leaving just the two main cable cars running, the Bochard gondola and the Marmottons chair.
Additional snow and weather information provided, with thanks, by meteo.chamonix.com and the Tourist Office
Ski Hire in Chamonix
Ski Hire in Chamonix
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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.
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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 Pècles / Les Moussoux.
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Cuby Sport
No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.
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Munari Sport
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the NetSki Munari Sports store!
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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.
Ski Schools in Chamonix
Ski School Lessons in Chamonix
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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 welcomes everyone from beginners to experts in private lessons.
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Private ski lessons
The perfect choice for private ski lessons in the Chamonix Valley if you're staying in Vallorcine, Le Tour or Montroc, or would like to discover the beautiful Balme ski area at the top end of the valley.
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s 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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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.
Airport Transfers in Chamonix
Transfers for Chamonix
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Private airport transfers
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
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Mont Blanc Transfers
This company provides private transfers in fully electric vehicles around the Chamonix valley, operating from airports and train stations to the ski resorts.
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Private airport transfers
From the airport to the slopes, they handle the rest. Geneva's most trusted private ski transfers.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers two great value shuttle services as well as a private service from Geneva and Lyon Airports to the Chamonix Valley. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
Winter Things To Do in Chamonix
Wintersport Things To Do in Chamonix
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Snowshoe Guided Walks
Explore the fantastic natural scenery around Vallorcine, Le Tour and Montroc by going off the beaten track on snowshoes!
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Guided Snowshoeing
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
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Guided off-piste Vallée Blanche
Chamonix Mont Blanc Guides specialise in high mountain guiding, skiing and alpinism. 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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Heliskiing/boarding
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
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Helicopter tours
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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Mer de Glace glacier hike
Experience one of the best known glaciers in the Alps, safe in the hands of an experienced local guide.
