Argentiere

The Chamonix valley has been attracting tourists since the 18th century when the first explorers came to climb the 4810m to the summit of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe. The bustling town of Chamonix is at the foot of Mont Blanc surrounded by jagged peaks and glaciers. It is a world capital for outdoor activities.

Argentière is quietly nestled at the head end of the famous Chamonix Valley. The village retains its traditional French charm whilst benefiting from the cosmopolitan influence of Chamonix, just 5 miles away. The nearest airport at Geneva is a 1-hour drive.

Argentière is a traditional Savoyard village offering visitors a warm welcome in its range of bars, restaurants and shops.

Argentière’s ski area, Les Grands Montets, offers some of the most exciting skiing in the world. Famed for its dramatic scenery and accessible off-piste, it is truly a world-class ski resort.  The other 4 ski areas of Chamonix (Le Tour, Brevent, Flegere and Aiguille du Midi) are no more than 5 minutes away by free ski bus.

With such high mountains, the winter season is longer here than in many other ski resorts. In 2005, the lifts opened on the 2nd December and stayed open until the 12th May. With an amazing 150km of pistes, there is a good choice for beginners, intermediates and advanced, including the renowned Vallee Blanche off-piste run over glaciers – 22km long with nearly 3km of vertical descent.

Another advantage over many other skiing destinations is the truly busy summer season.  Visitors come from all over the world to walk the mountain trails, climb the peaks, raft down the river or just soak up the scenery and the atmosphere.  The summer season extends from early June to mid-September.

We also provide ski holidays in Argentiere.