Singles skiing holiday resort info - Chamonix

Famous for being one of Europe's largest and liveliest ski resorts, Chamonix can be found at the base of Europe's highest and most famous mountain Mont Blanc (4810 M) in the French Alps, on the borders of Switzerland and Italy. With vast and varied terrain spread over 5 mountains boasting something for everyone, skiers and snowboarders are spoilt for choice, whether beginner or pro. For the daring, Europe's longest cable car takes you to the famous Aiguille du Midi which marks the starting point for the spectacular descent along the Vallee Blanche.

Chamonix's Five Mountains include: 
Aiguille Du Midi, (Flegere,& Brevent), Grand Montets, Le Tour.

Additional Chamonix Attractions&Information:
Train Du Montenvers, Tramway Du Mont Blanc, Winter Info Brochure.

Scoring high in the list of top twenty resorts favoured by single holidaymakers, Chamonix has a wealth of facilities to keep everybody entertained, day and night. Well known for its après ski, you'll find a multitude of bars and brassieres in Chamonix, offering a range of live music and entertainment. Whether you're after a cosy bar with a glass of vin chaud in front of a log fire, or a local beer whilst watching a band play, you'll be spoilt for choice in this lively town.

With over 100 restaurants in chamonix serving a range of delicacies at both lunchtime and during the evening, there's plenty of choice whether you're after a set menu or a la carte, even options of cuisine from around the world. The town centre shops sell clothing, jewellery, food and sports equipment along with numerous other products.

Activities

• Ten pin bowling alley/Crazy Golf
• Ice–skating
• Cross–country skiing
• Sports centre with swimming pools, sauna and Jacuzzi
• Cinema showing English films
• Snow–carting (when available)
• Snow–shoeing
• Heli–skiing/touring
• Parapenting
• Snow–mobiles
• Husky drawn sledges
• Yoga/Massage (both available in the chalet)
• Weekly market selling local produce and arts and crafts

Resort attributes

• Large ski area
• Alpine charm
• Good off piste
• Good Shopping
• Lively and young
• Scenic
• Good night life
• Reliable snow
• Short airport transfer
• Good for weekends
• Good ski schools

Resort summary
Resort altitude:	1035m (3396ft)
Winter season:	November to May
Traditional:	Yes
Nearest town:	Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Geneva, Annecy (70km)

Slope Suitability
Beginner:	49%
Intermediate:	39%
Expert:	12%

Lifts&Slopes
Highest lift:	3843m (12608ft)
Lowest lift:	1035m (3396ft)
No of lifts:	49
No of slopes:	69
Total piste length:	152km
Longest run:	24km
Snowparks:	1
Snow cannons:	54
Cross country:	43km