Snow forecast Last snow fall: 06/02/2010
CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC
Resort altitude 1050m
Snow
| Back to resort |
 |
| Snow Condition |
Fresh |
| Avalanche risk |
 |
| Snow depth: lower |
80cm |
| Snow depth: upper |
400cm |
Slopes & ski lifts
| Ski lifts open |
41 / 42 |
| Ski pistes open |
66 / 68 |
| Green pistes open |
12 |
| Blue pistes open |
27 |
| Red pistes open |
18 |
| Black pistes open |
10 |
Skating
open km |
36km |
| Nordic ski trails open |
36km |
Walking routes
open km |
17km |
Weather
| Today's weather |
 |
| Weather (Tomorrow) |
 |
Temperature at
the bottom |
-3°C |
Temperature at
the top |
-13°C |
Wind direction
at the bottom |
 |
wind speed
at the bottom |
5km/h |
Wind direction
at the top |
 |
Wind speed
at the top |
40km/h |
Updated: 09/02/2010
Data © ANMSM / Ski France
Description
Opposite the Mont-Blanc mountain range, Chamonix is a typical alpine city. Chamonix is both the ideal departure point for many outings and hikes deep into several nature reserves, and also a town with a typical Savoyard centre offering varied activities notably at the sports centre. It never fails to impress lovers of spectacular scenery, and to delight guests seeking a lively resort offering a huge range of sporting and cultural activities.
The resort and surrounding area
• An encounter with nature
The Aiguille du Midi (alt. 3,842m): the outstanding, unspoilt view includes the snowy peaks of the Mont Blanc range and the steep sides of the "aiguilles" or "needles" (accessible by cable car)
"Le Brévent" (alt. 2,526m): with a view across the French side of the Mont Blanc range, and over the Chamonix valley. The "Mer de Glace" glacier (minimum altitude of the glacier: 1,700m.): view from the upper part of the resort over the Montenvers peaks, a well-known site comprising the Mer de Glace glacier, and the amazing obelisk of Le Dru and La Verte. Anyone with a taste for the unusual will certainly enjoy a visit to the ice caves and the "crystal gallery"…
• Heritage and tradition
Alpine Museum Tel + 33 (0)4 50 53 25 93 Museum of Alpine Fauna in Montenvers
Montenvers’ Little Train: this rack train goes right to the banks of the Glacier.
Montenvers Hotel: built in 1880, this hotel-restaurant of stone and larch wood is the tallest in the valley and is part of the resort’s heritage.
The Devouassoud bell-making works: for 6 generations this company has kept alive a time-old ancestral tradition. Tel. + 33 (0)4 50 53 04 88
Events
- The Chamonix Corrida
- The Carnival: procession through the streets of Chamonix
- Cham’Helly Hansen Winter Ride
- Chamoniards Race (cross-country skiing and giant slalom)
- Gloria Cup (cross-country skiing)
- Kandahar (alpine skiing
Leisure activities
• Discoveries and sensations: Mountaineering, Panoramic flights, Dog sleds, Walks with snowshoes, Trips in a barouche cart, paragliding, Ice climbing
• “Après-ski” activities : Richard Bozon Sports Centre (swimming pool, sauna, hammam, gym, climbing wall, tennis and squash courts, ice rink etc.), bowling, tobogganing park, paintballing, bridge, casino, library, cinema, video game arcade, night clubs.
Shops
A complete range of shops and services are available in the centre of Chamonix, close to the residence: Restaurants, shops, bars, night-club: 500 m from the residence, Casino (500 m away), Banks with cash machines, Ski equipment hire shop, Doctors, chemists, dentists, physiotherapist, etc.
Resort transport
Le Mulet, a free shuttle bus transfer serves the entire resort (every 10 minutes)
Information Tel. +33 (0)4 50 53 05 55 - Site : www.chamonix-mont-blanc.fr
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