Chamonix

About Chamonix

Chamonix town is at the foot of Mont Blanc and was one of the world's earliest ski resorts, even hosting the first winter Olympic Games in 1924. The town is quite the international hub and is renowned throughout the world, not only for being the location of Mont Blanc, but also for its skiing and year round alpine activities.

Situated at 1035 metres Chamonix has a permanent population of approximately 10,000 people and consequently, unlike other mountain resorts in France, there is plenty going on in both the summer and winter seasons. The town boasts a wide range of restaurants, bars, cafes and shops and includes facilities such as a sports centre with indoor and outdoor (summer only) swimming pool with slides, ice rink and cinema showing films in both English and French.

Chamonix also has a number of attractions, including the Aiguille du Midi and the Mer de Glace and is home to the Brévent and Planards ski areas. All this combined with breath-taking scenery and a wide range of summer and winter activities, make Chamonix one of the most popular tourist destinations in France.

Chamonix Town Map

Restaurants in Chamonix

As an international destination, you’ll find a wide range of cuisines on offer in Chamonix as well as the Michelin-star Albert Premier. A selection of our favourites are:

Bighorn Bistro | American | Family run restaurant and bar with exceptional service offering hearty cuisine close to the Aiguille du Midi
Casa Valerio | Italian | Renowned Italian restaurant serving some of the best pizza’s you’ll find this side of the border
La Calèche | Savoyard | If you are looking for Fondue and Raclette in a traditional mountain restaurant steeped in Chamonix history - this is it
Cap Horn | Traditional French / Asian | This is a smart fine dining restaurant with an great sushi platter. Booking is recommended.
Cool Cats | Street Food | Delicious, great value fast food restaurant specialising in artisan hot dogs
MOÖ | Burgers | This Swedish restaurant and bar offers a variety of appetising burgers and an a good salad bar at lunchtimes
Mumma | International | A new popular restaurant with a néo-bistrot atmosphere. Mumma is designed with sharing in mind.
Munchie | Asian Fusion | This is a renowned restaurant providing mouth-watering, original dishes in a convivial atmosphere. Booking is recommended.
Pizzeria du Moulins | Italian | Affordable family pizza restaurant offering a fantastic menu on the Rue des Moulins
Roland | French Tapas | A wine bar offering a selection of exciting tapas dishes to share - perfect for a casual evening with friends
Rose du Pont | Traditional French | This restaurant and wine bar offers all the French classics in refined atmosphere with a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc
Satsuki | Japanese | Relaxed, family friendly restaurant with superb food. Great for lunch as well as dinner

Bars and Nightlife in Chamonix

Chamonix's reputation as one of the liveliest resorts in the Alps is justly deserved. With numerous bars, and even its own micro-brewery, you will find somewhere to cover every taste.

During the winter season there is the apres-ski scene with live music from 4pm in several venues, most notably Chambre Neuf and the La Folie Douce, but there are plenty of quiet and cosy meeting spots for a vin chaud and a chat.

Whilst during the summer the majority of bars expand onto the streets offering attractive terraces where you can relax in the sunshine and soak up the atmosphere.

Most of Chamonix’s bars stay open until 1am but you can carry on partying until 4am or later in the Amnesia or Le Tof nightclubs.

Here are a couple of bars we’d recommend:

Alibi | Alibi is a fun, popular cocktail bar and has late night music from various local DJs.
Beckett & Wilde | Traditional Irish sports pub with a great atmosphere for all the games
Beer O’Clock | A place for beer lovers with a wide variety of beers
Big Mountain |This is where you can find Big Mountain's own craft beer brewed here in the valley alongside guest beers from some of Europe's best craft breweries.
Bighorn | Excellent tailor-made cocktails and a great selection of craft beers
Les Caves | A classy late night wine bar with a wide selection of wines and delicious cocktails
Chambre Neuf | The winter Apres Ski bar with live bands from Sunday - Friday.
Elevation | French bar popular with mountaineers and extreme sports enthusiasts with a excellent terrace
L'Hydromel | Is a popular bar and restaurant ideal for early evening cocktails on their sunny terrace.
Point Isabelle | A good place to enjoy a quiet vin chaud or a generous cocktail with friends

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More Information On Chamonix

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Properties

We currently have 21 apartments available in this resort.
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We currently have 11 chalets available in this resort.
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