Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Mountain resort in Haute-Savoie, France.
Located at 1,030 meters elevation, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc extends along the Arve Valley, surrounded by peaks of the Mont Blanc mountain range.
The valley was granted to the Benedictine house of St. Michel de la Cluse in 1091, marking the beginning of documented settlement in this alpine region.
The formation of the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix in 1821 established professional mountain guiding standards that influenced alpine tourism worldwide.
The Mont Blanc Tunnel connects Chamonix directly to Italy, while the railway station provides regular connections through the St Gervais-Vallorcine Line.
The commune hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924, initiating the global tradition of winter sports competitions at international level.
Location: arrondissement of Bonneville
Location: Haute-Savoie
Inception: 1091
Elevation above the sea: 2,423 m
Website: https://www.chamonix.fr/
Shares border with: Courmayeur, Les Houches, Passy, Servoz, Vallorcine
Address: 70 Imp. des Anémones, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Phone: +33450531113
Email: sg@chamonix.fr
Website: https://chamonix.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.92222,6.86889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:18
France presents diverse landscapes in winter, from Alps to Mediterranean coast. Cities display historical architecture under snow, while mountain regions offer ski areas and alpine views. Coastal areas and historical sites remain accessible during cold months.
French ski resorts offer extensive terrain across multiple mountain ranges. From Trois Vallées to Mont Blanc, skiers find slopes for all skill levels. The resorts feature modern lifts and infrastructure.
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Mont Blanc
10 km
Aiguille du Midi
5.1 km
Mer de Glace
5.3 km
Vallée Blanche Aerial Tramway
5 km
Grandes Jorasses
10.8 km
Val Ferret (Aosta Valley)
14.2 km
Chemin de fer du Montenvers
506 m
Pointe Helbronner
9.8 km
Bossons Glacier
4.3 km
Dent du Géant
9.3 km
Aiguille Verte
8 km
Vallée Blanche
5.8 km
Mont Maudit
8.3 km
Les Droites
9.4 km
Glacier de Planpincieux
10.8 km
Mont Blanc du Tacul
7.5 km
Argentière Glacier
9.5 km
Mer de Glace ice cave
4.2 km
Grand Capucin
8.2 km
Dôme du Goûter
9.1 km
Le Brévent
2.7 km
Aiguille de Bionnassay
10.4 km
Rocher de la Tournette
10 km
Glacier de la Brenva
10.7 km
Tête Rousse Glacier
8.3 km
La Tour Ronde
9.2 km
Aiguille d'Argentière
12.4 km
Chemin de fer aérien de l'Aiguille du Midi
1.7 kmReviews
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