There is so much to explore in the beautiful valley, here is just a taster of ideas for days out…

Mer du Glace Glacier

Take an exciting ride in a vintage red train up to the Montenvers-Mer de Glace. The track weaves through forests and offers stunning scenic views until you reach the majestical glacier which spans over seven kilometres. When you arrive you can walk on the glacier, visit the ice grotto and even have a spectacular lunch at the Montenvers Hotel before taking the descending train.

Lavey Thermal Pools and Lake Lausanne

Hop over the border into Switzerland and you can enjoy a day of rest and relaxation at Les Bains de Lavey. For a day’s entry fee you’ll have access to the outdoor thermal pools, saunas and Hammams, with the option for additional extras such as massages. Once recuperated, if you wish you can carry on through the valley an extra fifteen minutes to reach the tourist town of Montreux, located on the beautiful Lake Lausanne.

View From Above

Fancy looking at the jaw dropping mountains of the Chamonix Valley with a bird’s eye view? There are a number of options available, ranging from the daring to the leisurely! Take a hot air balloon ride or hop into a helicopter to view the Alpine peaks from above, including the tremendous Mont Blanc. Alternatively if you fancy doing something unique, try paragliding. Contact us to arrange any of these activities for you during your stay.

Chamonix Leisure Parc

For a fun day out with the kids you don’t need to travel far. Located at the base of Les Planards Ski Area, you can ride the luge alpine coaster all year round and ski the beginner slopes if you feel like it.

In-House Massage

There’s so much to do in Chamonix and the surrounding area, but with a beautiful, warm, luxury chalet you may not want to leave! Our local masseuse is here to save the day, offering massages in the privacy of your own chalet. If your muscles are aching then a professional massage should help them recover so you can get back on your skis as soon as possible.

If you’d like more information about the local area, please get in touch with our Chamonix Valley experts.

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It’s a difficult decision, but we may just have found the answer. Head to the Chamonix Valley, one of the oldest ski resorts in France, and you are but a short distance away from other exciting European slopes. Located in the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix is where the French, Swiss and Italian borders meet. Stay in Chamonix Valley and you could enjoy access to slopes in three different countries.

Of course, Chamonix is so large that you don’t actually have to venture outside of France to have a thrilling ski experience. The 16km valley is made up of five major ski resorts, many of which are linked by cable car. From La Vallee Blanche to Le Tour, the valley offers a variety of pistes suitable for beginners right up to advanced skiers and boarders.
However, if you’d like to tick off as many countries as possible from your European bucket list, then it couldn’t be easier from Chamonix. A detour to the other side of Mont Blanc will lead you to the Italian resort of Courmayeur, which offers slopes for all abilities. You can also venture into Switzerland for a day trip to the Verbier ski resort, for a change of scenery. The best thing about visiting all of these slopes is that it won’t cost a fortune – these extra resorts are included in the Mont Blanc ski pass, so you won’t have to pay any extra for using the non-French pistes.

Other Activities

As you can see, the ski opportunities in this area are endless. If you fancy a break from the slopes one day, you can also take a day trip to the Italian or Swiss mountains to relax in thermal pools. Take some time out to rejuvenate your muscles in these naturally hot pools. Choose from the Pre Saint Didier Spa in Italy’s Aosta Valley or the thermal pools in the nearby Swiss mountains – Le bains de Lavey or Le bains de Saillon.
All of these breath-taking locations are easily accessible from Marmotte Mountain’s luxury ski chalets.

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