Luxury Ski Chalets in Chamonix

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The skiing is outstanding, offering something for all abilities and with five distinct ski areas, so it’s no surprise Chamonix is one of the most popular destinations for luxury ski holidays in the world.

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About Chamonix

As ski resorts go, Chamonix is considered one of the world’s best. Luxury ski chalets in Chamonix cluster around the foot of Mont Blanc. The town offers a whole host of activities, from an ice-rink to a climbing wall, making it an excellent choice for non-skiers. Step out of your luxury ski chalet there’s a lively apres ski scene in town and a good selection of restaurants, from casual to Michelin-starred gems.

Tim Latimer

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Chamonix has been a Mecca for skiers and mountain climbers for over a century and is a very special and historic place. Dominated by the dramatic outline of Mont Blanc, this French alpine resort is a charming, bustling town, pulsing with life making it a great luxury ski holiday destination for those who are looking for apres-ski. Chamonix has a string of pretty satellite villages either side of it, strung along the valley, including Les Houches, Argentiere and Les Praz.There is a wide choice of accommodation in the area, from luxury ski chalets, to luxury hotels, and affordable apartments.

Even luxury ski chalets located in the most peaceful village’s are never far from a fragrant boulangerie, a friendly bar and a first class restaurant. As well as excellent skiing, there is plenty of action going on in Chamonix. You can keep active at the indoor swimming pool, skating rink, climbing walls and bowling alley, and chill out in the many beauty salons and health spas. The shopping in Chamonix is great too – there are numerous chic French boutiques, plus everything from delicatessens to specialist wine shops and supermarkets.

Busy in summer and winter, Chamonix is a paradise for sports lovers. In summer you can go mountain biking, climbing, paragliding and hiking through the spectacular Alpine scenery. In winter, the resort’s five major ski areas are linked by a frequent and free bus service and there are snowshoeing and cross country trails too.

The Chamonix cinema regularly shows films in English and there is even an elegant casino if you fancy a flutter. A visit to the excellent Alpine Museum is the best way to appreciate the local history and culture on your luxury ski holiday. Last but not least, no visit to Chamonix is complete without a trip up the famous Aiguille du Midi cable car, rising to over 12,000ft. You’ll be rewarded with incredible views of Mont Blanc and intrepid mountain climbers.

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TO VISIT

Open all year round, this French resort has peak seasons in both summer and winter. The Chamonix ski passes run through from December to April.

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Ski Area

Chamonix Mont Blanc
Resort Altitude

1035m
Top Lift Altitude

3842
Total Pistes

81km
Lifts

52

What we love about Chamonix

We love the extensive skiing options for all levels across the resort and the buzzing atmosphere of the town.

Getting there

Chamonix is just a 1hr drive from Geneva airport.

The Skiing

Chamonix offers some of the most challenging skiing in the Alps, especially when it comes to off-piste, but it also caters for beginners and intermediates. There is a choice of lift passes, from the all-encompassing Mont Blanc Unlimited, to individual tickets for cable cars.

Chamonix has five separate ski areas, each with their own lift systems, along in the valley. There’s enough to keep you busy for a day at each one, but having a car to get around or chauffeur service as part of a luxury ski chalet is an advantage. Les Planards and Les Houches have excellent skiing for beginners and there is a snowpark at Les Grands Montets.

There are 155km of piste in total, plus plenty of off-piste runs. Good skiers make a beeline for the famous Vallee Blanche route, accessed by the Aiguille du Midi cable car. Expert local guides and freelance instructors are able to show you the best way down the 20km glacier trail.

Best Places To Eat and Drink

If you are staying in a self-catered luxury ski chalet, Chamonix has it all – from cheap pizzerias to Michelin starred restaurants. Just take your pick. The Bistrot at Hotel Morgane is one of several fine dining restaurants, whilst local Savoyard dishes are a speciality at the Caleche and the Monchu.

La Maison Carrier is a particularly popular Savoyard restaurant, part of the 5* hotel Le Hameau Albert 1er. This traditional restaurant will not disappoint, especially when you are settled own in front of the fire and enjoying typical dishes such as a spit-roasted rack or lamb or Piedmonteuse risotto. The hotel also plays host the 2 Michelin-starred Albert 1er Restaurant which offers modern cuisine inspired by the local area as well as from the Head chef’s travels around the world – dishes such as line-caught sea bream with basil in a squid and herb crust, consommé, garlic rouille and croutons or whole roasted Breton lobster served in two ways, with yuzu confit, avocado, grapefruit and Nepalese Timur pepper, will be sure to tempt your tastebuds.

If you are not staying in a catered ski chalet, every village in the valley has its own restaurants and bars. Argentiere has a range of restaurants from pizzerias, a tapas bar to modern cuisine, and in Les Houches there is an excellent choice, from sophisticated French cuisine to cosy home cooking, and even an Indian restaurant.

Bars, music venues and nightclubs, often all mixed into one, are all over Chamonix and the surrounding area. The après ski scene is lively and fun, encompassing everything from sedate piano bars to full-on, ‘dancing on the tables to a live band’ action.

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Luxury Ski Chalets to Rent in Chamonix, France

If you haven’t been to Chamonix before then scroll down, choose one of Firefly Collection’s luxury ski chalets to rent and book up a week of serene pampering in one of the world’s greatest ski resorts.

For those who have travelled extensively around the globe you probably hanker back to the time you were on a luxury chalet holiday in the valley of Chamonix and recall, with fondness just how spectacularly beautiful it is.

From the ski domains of Brévent and Flégère on the north side of the valley, the jagged peaks reflect the afternoon sun and lead southwest towards the Mer De Glace. An old funicular railway can be seen climbing around the back of the of the Aiguille Du Midi and a glance to the right will lead you to Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc. It is a view of breathtaking proportions and one you’ll want to savour again and again on a luxury ski holiday in Chamonix.

The Mer Du Glace or Vallee Blanche is one of the world’s few advancing glaciers and thus offers year round skiing. The Aiguille Du Midi is Europe’s highest accessible point without the need for crampons and is accessed by, until recently, the world’s longest single span cable car that effortlessly transports you up to a dizzying 3842m. From here the views across France, Italy and Switzerland are sensational and the peak of Mont Blanc, although a further 1000m up, feels like it’s touching distance away.

Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in Europe and well renowned for its superb skiing, lively nightlife and of course spectacular luxury ski chalets. There are myriad activities to do that don’t require skis or snowboards making Chamonix a favourite for families and non-skiers too.

The Firefly Collection is thrilled to offer you some of the finest luxury ski chalets and apartments in arguably one of our favourite ski resorts.

Chamonix’s history and affluence affords the valley an extraordinarily diverse range of chalet styles; from ancient old converted farmhouses such as La Ferme Du bois to the modern and environmentally friendly Eco Lodge there is a vast choice to choose from for a luxury ski holiday. The only decision is which one?

Best Luxury Ski Chalets In Chamonix, France

Chalet Amazon Creek

Set in unique grounds surrounded by high pine trees and, you’ll be pleased to hear, its own creek, this luxury ski chalet is a stunner. Sleeping ten in its five immaculately presented en-suite bedrooms, Chalet Amazon Creek boasts an outdoor hot tub, indoor Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room to further your holiday indulgence.

Chalet Couttet

Combining modern stainless steel, granite and timber, Chalet Couttet is a designer’s paradise. Myriad angles make up the structure of this fascinating building and therefore make intriguing rooms of all shapes and sizes. The main living space has double height windows affording views across Chamonix Valley beyond a super stylish suspended stainless steel fireplace. Every nook and cranny has been thoughtfully designed and impeccably furnished at this luxury ski chalet, making Chalet Couttet one of the most exclusive and classy places to spenf a luxury ski holiday in Chamonix, France.

Luxury Chalets with Swimming Pools in Chamonix, France

Chalet Alta

This luxury ski chalet is all about style. From the multi-angled stone and timber exterior to the colourful feature walls and sassy soft furnishings, Chalet Alta oozes sophistication throughout. Each of the six exquisite bedrooms has been given a unique makeover and the classic living space with its Baroque style furniture and stone central fireplace epitomise the vision the designers had when scribbling their ideas down in 2015.

A luxury ski chalet of this scale wouldn’t be complete without a ‘piece de resistance’ and the outdoor octagonal swimming pool area fits the bill with aplomb. The azure waters reflect beautifully on the intricate timber and glass roof above making the perfect setting for a morning dip or afternoon relaxation whilst being part of nature itself.

Luxury Chalets with Hot Tubs in Chamonix, France

Chalet Baby Bear

There are few better ways to finish the day than in the hot tub of your luxury ski chalet with a glass of bubbly and no better spot to realise this vision than nestled in the forest on the terrace of Chalet Baby Bear.

This stylish three-bedroom lodge is secluded and away from the madding crowd but with its own staff to pamper you rotten, this perfect hideaway will help even the most anxious of executives unwind for the week.

Chalet Baloo

The larger brother of Chalet Baby Bear is Chalet Baloo – naturally. Keeping an eye on his nearby younger sister, Baloo is a luxury ski chalet comprising five bedrooms boasting such fine accoutrements as a cinema room and swimming pool. In similar style and verve, the interior is perfectly laid out and thoughtfully designed offering a warm and homely feel throughout. This earthy feeling is echoed outside in the sunken hot tub overlooking the grounds afore and mountains beyond. Lovely.

Luxury Catered Chalets in Chamonix, France

Chalet La Ferme Du Bois

When you spend your life cooking and cleaning up after your children and family, the last thing you want to do is continue this routine on holiday. So why not let the staff at the exquisite La Ferme Du Bois in Chamonix do the work for you? As the name would suggest, this 17th Century Haute Savoie farm was lovingly restored to become a charming luxury ski chalet in Chamonix. Evidence of old pine beams show their presence through the floor in this delightfully converted rustic masterpiece of Alpine luxury.

If marvelling at ancient carpentry doesn’t do it for you, the décor and surroundings will. Faux fur throws and elaborate headboards adorn the five bedrooms all of which are unique in their arrangement and colour scheme.

There really isn’t anywhere quite like this luxury ski chalet so settle in and allow the staff to cosset you as you while away the evenings in your own personal step back in time. Nostalgia’s not what it used to be…

Eco Lodge

For the environmentally conscious amongst you, there is nowhere better to spend your week in a luxury ski chalet than in Chamonix’s Eco Lodge. Located in between the Brévent and Flégère ski domains, this five-bedroom lodge is lavishly simple. Uncomplicated rooms overlook the ample terrace and abounding beauty of Chamonix Valley beyond. The accompanying hot tub will always be a popular spot after a days’ skiing and a short amble to the cutest sauna you’ll ever see awaits; reminiscent of a gypsy caravan, the cylindrical timber sauna has pride of place in the garden with a convex glass end affording further views across the Alps.

Couple this cuteness with attentive staff bringing you delectable delights throughout your stay and the safety in knowledge your chalet is completely energy self-sufficient and you have the perfect luxury ski chalet holiday.

Self-Catered Luxury Ski Chalets in Chamonix, France

Sometimes you just want a home away from home in a luxurious self catered ski chalet without the cost of the full team of staff to worry about. Chalet Cree and Chalets Zenith 1 & 2 are the perfect retreats for just such a pursuit. All the mod cons are available to use including outdoor hot tubs, saunas and cinema rooms so let your hair down, make yourself at home and enjoy a week of luxury on your terms.

Luxury Ski Chalets in Chamonix for Large Groups

Chalet Quartz

Just when you think you’ve got a nice little group together and you’re about to set off on your annual luxury ski holiday, your friends get wind of it and want to join you. Then what? How about renting the place next door? Chalets Quartz consists of a pair of fine new build chalets in Argentière at the foot of Les Grands Montets Ski Domain.

Side by side they form the perfect duo for large groups. Very large groups in fact. Between the 2 chalets there are nine bedrooms and two outdoor hot tubs! There can’t be a better venue for a week-long get together for your friends and family than between these two stunning luxury ski chalets.

Amazonia

Amazonia is the collective noun for the trio of chalets, Amazon Creek, Baby Bear and Baloo, which can all be reserved for a large group. Where better to spend a big birthday than with your friends and family scattered amongst these three beautiful luxury ski chalets nestled in the forest.