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.
Chamonix Snow Report: 6th December 2012
Bluebird in Les Houches
With the first blue sky day in Chamonix after all the snow we have had lately, it made perfect sense to head up to see what the conditions were like up on the mountain. The Les Houches ski area has the easiest accessible roadside pistes and has the lowest objective avalanche danger of any ski area in the valley. A good bet for getting out and seeing what condition the mountain is really in.
First off preparations for this weekend’s Les Houches opening are in full swing. The snow cannons are hard at it pumping out snow to cover what we have naturally and the piste machines are out grooming the slopes.
At the base there is more than enough snow to say it’s January not early December, everything is covered, every wall, hedge and car has a nice rounded white top to it.
Heading up the freshly manicured piste it’s instantly obvious we are not alone. I estimate there were more than 200 people with the same idea as us – skin up the mountain on our touring skis and see what there is to ski, remember this is a weekday in early December, all I can say about the crowds is “only in Chamonix”.
The weather was calm and just cold enough for snow cannons, a perfect early touring day. Any piste not being worked by machines had knee deep powder on a soft base, with a firm layer below the soft. Unless you tried really hard and found a tree stump you are not going to hit anything skiing here.
At Col de Voza we headed towards the Bellevue rather than the Prarion, this took us away from the crowds (well the 5 other skiers) and almost gave us solitude. Skiing one of the ungroomed pistes we could have been Heliskiing in Canada such were the conditions!
Down on the lower slopes it was even possible to make powder turns inbetween the chalets, my day ended at noon with a need to go to work rather than exhausting the possibilities of skiing, I’ll be back on Saturday morning when the lifts open early.
We did see a few natural avalanches on steeper grass slopes, not surprising with the amount of snow out there. If your heading out away from any patrolled area, be very, very careful out there.
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Ski Hire in Chamonix
Ski Hire in Chamonix
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Technique Extreme
The rental shop SKI REPUBLIC de Chamonix is ideally located: as you arrive in resort head for the ski lift l'Aiguille du Midi, where you will find a street of the same name, the shop is 50m downhill from the ski lift, with many parking spaces available for you to load up your equipment.
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Michel Croz
Modern Ski & Snowboard Rental in the centre of town, selling a wide range of gear and clothing. 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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La Ginabelle Centre
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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Excelsior
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the Skiset Excelsior store!
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Ravanel & Co Alpina
This ski hire shop is situated in the centre of Chamonix right on the corner of the Place du Mont Blanc where all the ski shuttle buses run to.
Ski Schools in Chamonix
Ski School Lessons in Chamonix
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Group ski lessons
The perfect choice for group 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
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 welcomes everyone from beginners to experts in private lessons.
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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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Private ski lessons
Operating across the valley, this world-class team of ski instructors is available at all meeting points in Chamonix.
Airport Transfers in Chamonix
Transfers for Chamonix
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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.
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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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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 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.
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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Dog Sledding
Make your stay in Chamonix magical by experiencing wonderful adventures you will remember for the rest of your life!
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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.
