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Snowiest week of the season in Chamonix

Plenty of powder on all of the valley's slopes

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By Ollie Bush, Updated

It's been snowing on and off in Chamonix for most of the week. The biggest dump took place on Monday and there have been regular top-ups almost every day since then.

Conditions on the slopes are excellent and snow depths are the best we've seen so far this winter. The forecast suggests that we may get another dump of snow on Sunday night into Monday. The temperatures will rise after that and we may see some blue skies and sunshine.

March is set to be the best month of the season in the Chamonix Valley!

Check out Ollie's Instagram page, Chamonix.jpeg, with daily pictures and videos of Chamonix and his favourite rental shop in town, Chamonix Ski, where he gets his board serviced after a day on the slopes filming his snow reports.

Ski Hire in Chamonix

Ski Hire in Chamonix

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  • Chamonix Ski, Chamonix - Centre

    Chamonix Ski

    Location
    Chamonix

    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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    074 Aiguille du Midi

    Location
    Chamonix

    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. 

  • Notresphere Ravanel & Co - Ski Hire, Chamonix - Les Praz exterior

    Ravanel & Co Praz

    Location
    Chamonix

    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.

  • Technique Extreme

    Location
    Chamonix

    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.

  • A man in a blue jacket is holding a ski that says atomic on it

    Aiguille du Midi

    Location
    Chamonix

    Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the Skiset Aiguille du Midi store!

  • A ski rental store with a sign that says location de skis

    Skiloc

    Location
    Chamonix

    Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the NetSki Skiloc in Chamonix!

Ski Schools in Chamonix

Ski School Lessons in Chamonix

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  • A group of people skiing down a snow covered slope

    Group ski lessons

    This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.

  • ESF Vallorcine Ski School Group Ski Lessons, Chamonix

    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.

  • Group Ski Lessons, Chamonix Valley

    Group ski lessons

    Operating across the valley, this world-class team of ski instructors is available at all meeting points in Chamonix.

  • A man in a blue jacket helps a woman ski down a snowy slope

    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

    Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.

  • Five skiers descend a sunny, groomed snow slope, kicking up powder, with majestic snow-capped mountains and a clear blue sky beyond.

    Group ski lessons

    This ski school welcomes everyone from beginners to experts in group classes.

Airport Transfers in Chamonix

Transfers for Chamonix

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  • Private Airport Transfers,

    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.

  • A row of white vans are parked in front of snowy mountains

    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.

  • A white van with the word aloy transfers on the side

    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.

  • A white mercedes van is driving down a road

    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.

  • Two renault vans are parked in front of a snowy mountain

    Private airport transfers

    From the airport to the slopes, they handle the rest. Geneva's most trusted private ski transfers.

Winter Things To Do in Chamonix

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Wintersport Things To Do in Chamonix

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  • Snowshoe Guided Walks, Chamonix - Vallorcine

    Snowshoe guided walks

    Explore the fantastic natural scenery around Vallorcine, Le Tour and Montroc by going off the beaten track on snowshoes!

  • ESF Snowshoeing, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley

    Guided snowshoeing

    Location
    Chamonix

    Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.

  • A group of people skiing down a snowy mountain

    Guided off-piste Vallée Blanche

    Location
    Chamonix

    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.

  • A group of people walking in the snow with mountains in the background

    Mer de Glace glacier hike

    Location
    Chamonix

    Experience one of the best known glaciers in the Alps, safe in the hands of an experienced local guide.

  • Val Heliski,

    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.

  • Val Heliski,

    Helicopter tours

    Location
    Bourg-Saint-Maurice

    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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