Chamonix is the home of mountain and winter sports. It hosted the first-ever Winter Olympics and occupies a special place in many a skier or boarder's heart.

It boasts some of the best on- and off-piste terrain in the world, overlooked by Europe's most spectacular mountains, the Mont Blanc massif.

As you'll see by clicking the piste map above, there are several distinct ski areas in the valley - with something for everyone. Ski buses to all areas depart from just outside the front door.

Brévent and Flégère offer two linked zones, accessible via Brévent, the in-town cable car, a 5 minute drive or 10 minute walk from Base Camp.

Domaine de Balme (Le Tour), is at the upper end of the valley, basking in the sun. The opening of a new lift 8-person bubble lift from Vallorcine in December 2004, has improved accessibility and provides to ski-in, ski-out access to the fantastic station café in Vallorcine.

The Grands Montets hill above Argentière is perhaps Chamonix's most famous skiing mountain - offering a phenomenal amount of easily accessible off-piste terrain.

Europe's longest ski run is on the doorstep: the Aiguille du Midi provides access to the world's most famous off-piste run, the Vallée Blanche. The cable car is a 5 minute walk from Base Camp.

Les Houches offers comfortable tree skiing and some less demanding runs lower down the valley.

Chamonix is also a convenient base for visiting other nearby resorts, including Verbier, Courmayeur, Mégève, Morzine/Avoriaz and Flaine.

If you need further assistance, we can help you to organise ski school, private lessons, mountain guides and equipment hire.