10 000 inhabitants approximately - Altitude : 1 035 m 

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Mountains around Chamonix (altitudes at the highest point) :

•  Mont-Blanc : 4 808 m 

•  Massif des Aiguilles Rouges : 3 000 m 

   

Chamonix is ​​a resort that has concluded 6 twinnings with :

• Courmayeur in France in 1966

• Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany in 1973

• Fujiyoshida in Japan in 1978

• Aspen in Colorado (United States) in 1987

• Cilaos in Reunion in 1988

• Davos in Switzerland in 1990

 

But also a friendship pact called "the Triangle of Friendship" with Switzerland and Italy to end the "tunnel war".

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GEOGRAPHY/DESCRIPTION 

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At the heart of a valley with a magical landscape of snow and ice dominated by Mont Blanc, lies the resort of Chamonix. Exceptional natural site classified World Heritage, the oldest alpine resorts has always seduced the most international clienteles. Its strength: to be able to combine in perfect harmony, the modern infrastructure of a large resort with a grandiose and wild nature.

Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc, is one of the world capitals of mountaineering and skiing. Mountaineers come from all over the world to climb the natural route of Mont Blanc where sometimes 300 people cross the summit. The descent of the Vallée-Blanche is a reference in mountain skiing. We can meet nearly 3000 skiers per day. Its three levels determine three different altitudes: 1000 meters for the plateau of Chamonix, 1200 meters for that of Argentière and 1400 meters for that of the Tour.

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SUGGESTIONS

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Take the little Montenvers train and go see the sea of ​​ice. Do not miss the Aiguille du Midi cable car that takes you to its summit at 3800 m above sea level. In a few minutes you are projected in the particular world of the high mountains in the middle of glaciers and steep walls. You will climb up to admire a grandiose panorama in the heart of the Mont Blanc Massif where you will take the panoramic cable car of Mont Blanc which will offer you a crossing of the massif.

In addition the mountaineer will find a starting point for many races in particular to the Mont Blanc of Tacul or Mont Blanc by the great crossing. The skier can start in the unforgettable descent of the white valley.

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DOMAINE SKIABLE

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Maximum altitude 3842 m - Minimum altitude 1035 m
74 ski slopes (10 black, 25 red, 22 blue, 17 green)

145 km of slopes

42 km of cross country ski trails

49 lifts (19 lifts, 16 chairlifts, 5 gondola lifts and 8 cable cars)

1 gear train

Snow cannons: 54 guns

Marked footpaths: 17 km

Snowshoeing

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INFORMATION

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Do not hesitate to contact the tourist office of Chamonix for any further information (housing, activities, ...)

Chamonix Tourist Office

85 Place du Triangle de l'Amitié

74401 CHAMONIX
Phone : 04 50 53 00 24 - e-mail : form on the official website

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