Country: France
Airport: Geneva
A brief overview
Conquer the slopes of Mont Blanc in Europes' most renowned winter
resort. Chamonix boasts some of the most beautiful and challenging terrain in
the Alps - which explains its popularity with visitors from around the globe.
With a high-performance lift and bus system giving swift access to five varied
ski areas, every intermediate and advanced skier finds something to take their
ability to the next level. A ride to the top of the 'Aiguille du Midi' cable
car has to be tried while you're here; it's like visiting the top of the World!
The Mountain
|
| Skiing Altitude |
1035m-3842m |
| Resort Altitude |
1035m |
| Pistes |
155km |
| Number of runs |
75 |
| Green |
20% |
| Blue |
34% |
| Red |
33% |
| Black |
13% |
| Number of Lifts |
46 |
| Drags |
16 |
| Chairs |
17 |
| Gondolas |
0 |
| Cable Cars |
13 |
| Longest Run |
19km |
| Direction of Slopes |
N/S/E/W |
| Terrain Parks |
yes |
| Half Pipe |
yes |
| Cross Country Trails |
42km |
| Night Skiing |
no |
| Mountain Restaurants |
8 |
| Snowmaking |
6% snow cannons |
| Resort Ski Bus |
yes |
The Journey
|
| Departure Airports |
Gatwick, Manchester |
| Destination Airport |
Geneva |
| Season |
22 December-29 March |
| Departure Day |
Saturday |
| Transfer time |
1hr 30mins |
| Private taxi transfers available -
please call us for details |
