Winter Holidays

Winter ski holidays on some of Europe's most snow sure slopes. 

• Very extensive skiing
• Buzzing après ski
• Variety for non skiers

Chamonix is a vibrant mountain town which offers one of the most exciting and varied winter holiday destinations in the Alps, as well as excellent and very extensive skiing and lots of après ski bars and restaurants.

There is a whole host of entertainment aside from skiing that keep people flocking to the picturesque town of Chamonix each winter.

The Glacier train (Mer de Glace) and Aguille Midi cable car offer a wonderful sight seeing experience, and both cost relatively little.

The Mer de Glace is a train that ascends the mountain and affords spectacular views of the Glacier. The Aguille du Midi is a cable car extending to one of the highest vantage points in Europe, offering spectacular views of the Alps and a mountain restaurant or incredible Vallee Blanche skiing for the adventurous.

Other activities such as snow shoeing, husky tows, skidoo driving and Parapenting keep the active entertained.

Try immersing yourself within the boutique shops of Chamonix and the excellent and varied café culture, fine restaurants and museums. Chamonix is steeped in a tradition and mountaineering history that befits the home of Europe’s largest mountain.

Quick Stats:
Average Temps  -2C to + 8C
Airport Transfer  1 hr
Closest Airport  Geneva
Restaurants/cafés 200+
Nightlife  Very good
Family Facilities Good

Mountain Stats:
Altitude 3840m
500km of slopes
90% of slopes above 2000m
200 bars & cafés
Boutique shops
Night clubs
Restaurants: Traditional Cuisine, Pizza, Pasta, Bar snacks, French cuisine, Thai, Indian, Chinese, Modern

Active ideas:
Pool, sauna
Gym
Ice rink
Snow Shoe
Heli rides
Husky tows
Parapenting

Excursion ideas:
Mer de Glace – A glacier train that runs up to the glacier
Aguille du Midi – a cable car to the top of the highest vantage point in Europe.
Tours
Café Culture
Boutique shopping
Local festivals
Local Market