Chamonix
What can we say about Chamonix - the home of alpine sports, the mecca of skiing, the best climbing in Europe – maybe we’re a little biased!
Chamonix is not a typical ski resort, there is a vibrant town, truly a year round resort. There are actually 5 separate ski areas with the highest ski lift in Europe as well as good beginner & intermediate pistes. The mountains are incredibly accessible – either from road or lift. There is a reason why it is so popular!
Probably the most striking thing about Chamonix is the 360 degree surround of mountains, with the feeling that the glaciers are almost meeting the town.
For general informantion:
The official tourist office website
www.chamonix.com
Wikipedia for some history & geography
Compagnie Du Mont Blanc for lift information
Office de Haute Montagne for mountain information
Chamonix Weather
Bars & Restaurants
Our favorite bars…
Chambre Neuf - wild après ski with live music most nights. Very Scandanavian. Excellent lunch menu. Just opposite the train station.
Café Terrasse – good bands downstairs, excellent wood paneled upstairs bar with views over the town and towards Mont Blanc. In the main square.
The Jeckyll – pretty chilled, good place to watch rugby, listen to live music. Only 5 mins walk from the Chalet.
MBC – lively micro brewery, Canadian influenced. Live music at the weekend, great beer & burgers. Close to the ice rink. www.mbchx.com
La Cantina – lively night club, pretty local scene. Variety of DJs. Close to the Super U in town. www.cantina.fr
Le Garage – highly cheesy nightclub, open till late, close to Aiguille du Midi lift.
Lots, lots more bars in town – to suit all tastes.
A couple of favorite restaurants…
Le Caveau – French style menu, but also with a pizza oven. Good value, open till late, laid back atmosphere. Just off the main street, underground in the caveau.
Munchies – superb international menu, Asian, Swedish & French influences. On Rue des Moulins.
Le Bartavel – excellent pizza & Italian, good value & fast service. Opposite the Post Office, beside the cinema.
Again lots more restaurants to be found in town