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As host of the first Winter Olympics in 1924, Chamonix will always have a place in the history books. Its main attractions are Mont-Blanc (Western Europe's tallest mountain) and the many ski areas that face the Chamonix Valley. Steep slopes and extreme weather conditions suit advanced skiers best, but there are also runs for beginners. Just make sure everyone in your party knows a green circle from a black diamond. Oh, and another note for the history books—Pierce Brosnan was here (filming a James Bond movie, The World Is Not Enough).
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1. Mont Blanc
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5.0 based on 1,521 reviews
A towering mountain range on the Italian border, the highest peak of which measures nearly 16,000 feet, making it the second highest mountain in Europe.
Reviewed By Montrose3 - Montrose, United Kingdom
Just amazing first time I've really been in the Alps and wow was it worth waiting for we had a great few days some ace views ace boarding and just a fab time will be back!
2. Blue Mile Snowsports
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Snowboard coaching with a psychological and philosophical approach. Including video review, and regular instruction, for all levels, beginner to pro. Group or private sessions. Half day, full, day, or per hour.
3. Chamride.fr - Ski & snowboard instructor
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Explore644225
Myself and a friend asked Damien at Chamride to provide two half days of lessons in and around the Chamonix area. Damien did an excellent job of improving our skiing during variable conditions and made the few days we had there really great fun. Highly recommended.
4. La Jonction
5. Grand Balcon Nord : Plan de l'Aiguille du Midi - Montenvers
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By SylviaR1231
This is a very nice trail to walk. You can go up with the cable, then walk Gran balcon and go down with the little train. Or just walk down. Take a backpack with you with drinks and some food. Also better to take good hiking clothes with you because the wether can change quickly. When it is warm in the village can it be cold on the mountain. Take also a little first aid kit with you.
6. Sentier de la cascade de Berard
7. Aiguille du Midi
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4.5 based on 7,182 reviews
From Chamonix (1035m), fly over the forest to reach le Plan de l’Aiguille in 10 minutes (2317m). On your right, the Glacier des Bossons, in front of you the Mont-Blanc (4810m), on your left the Aiguille Verte, the Drus and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Then take a second cable car which, in just 10 minutes takes you up to 3777m, over the seracs, the glacier des Pelerins and the hanging glaciers on the north face of the Aiguille du Midi. . From the top, a sightseeing panorama unique in the world. Experience a very high altitude.
Reviewed By Saif-UK - Worcester Park, United Kingdom
Amazing views ( must visit ) Lots of areas to visit Stepping in the glass box are amazing Staff are nice and friendly
8. Vallee Blanche
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4.5 based on 524 reviews
A beautiful ski area in the Chamonix Valley.
Reviewed By shuffleboy
If you ski this, you need to hire a guide and be an expert skier in very good physical condition. Its a physically demanding adventure.
9. Les Grands Montets
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4.5 based on 506 reviews
ENJOY THE GLACIERS ! Two altitudes with two environments: the Lognan pastures at 1 970 m and the Argentière glacier’s seracs at the 3 275 m summit. A whole universe to discover…
Reviewed By noela232 - Leeds, United Kingdom
The Grands Montets ski area in Chamonix has acess to some of the best off-piste terrain in the Alps, as well as some challenging, high pistes. The cable car is currently being repaired, preventing lift access to the highest pistes and off-piste glacier itineraries, but the Bochard and Herse lifts get you to 2800 and 2600m respectively. New (this year?) is the upgraded Tabe lift, now a fast 6-person chairlift, with improved access from two directions, effectively replacing two old slow lifts. Almost more welcome is a brand new kiosk serving good, cheap coffee, tea and snacks near the base of the Tabe lift, because the prices elsewhere on the mountain are increasingly eye-watering!
