Hotel Mont Blanc

An ideal luxury base for skiing this hotel has been welcoming guests since the start of the 20th century and is a huge part of the history of Chamonix valley. With a prime location in the center of Chamonix, the hotel offers a haven of calm which is reflected in the elegant design of the 40 luxurious rooms and suites.

The interior is a creative triumph from an inspired collaboration between the Taittinger family and renowned interior designer Sybille de Margerie. Many original features have been retained, such as the striking central staircase and mosaic floors and alongside the contemporary colors and furnishings, the overall feel is modern and elegant.

Service is friendly, slick and discreet and the Hotel Mont Blanc team continually ensure that guests have their every need well looked after. The overriding atmosphere they have created at the hotel is cosy and supremely comfortable - perfect for a relaxing vacation.

When it comes to skiing, Chamonix has a reputation that precedes it as one of the oldest and most famous ski resorts in the world; having played host to the first ever Winter Olympics in 1924.

Nowadays it attracts skiers from all over the world who come to pit their wits against the mighty steep descents and the off-piste powder fields. The most famous these of which is the 20 km long Vallée Blanche - a rite of passage for skiers looking to tick off one of the most legendary runs in the world. The ski area itself is quite spread out covering five different mountains and stretches up the vast valley to include the village of Argentière which is the access point for Les Grand Montets. The majority of the terrain is suited to good intermediates and experts; there are a few good beginner areas but these are a little fragmented.

The hotel makes accessing these different areas easy by offering a shuttle service for guests and will arrange pick ups at the end of the ski day.

Each room has a King Size bed and most can be made up as either a double or twin. There are plenty of interconnecting rooms which are ideal for families and each room has a generously sized bathroom.

In-room facilities include flat-screen LED TVs, USB & HDMI connectivity, complimentary WiFi and complimentary mini bar.

Whilst there are no specific facilities for children at this hotel, guests with children are made to feel very welcome.

Le Matafan restaurant at the Hotel Mont Blanc is headed up by Chef Mickey Bourdillat,whose cuisine focuses on using locally sourced seasonal produce, with some delicious regional specialties.

The Lounge Bar is open for lunch and afternoon tea, serving a superb range of cocktails and champagnes with the inviting and supremely comfortable sofas and armchairs making it the perfect spot for relaxing after a day on the slopes.

One of the most famous names in the ski world, Chamonix attracts skiers from all over the world with its challenging terrain and vibrant, lively atmosphere.

The skiing here is best suited to intermediates looking for a challenge and experts searching for some of the best freeriding the Alps has an offer. It's not all about the skiing though as Chamonix offers a plethora of activites from sledging to ice skating, horse riding to ski joering and paintballing to splitboarding - this resort is a mecca for anyone looking for an winter sports activity destination.

If you're looking for something a little more sedate there are plenty of spas in Chamonix, as well as a surprising number of museums and galleries such as the Musée Alpin and the Espace Tairraz Crystal Museum. Alternatively you can take the Montenvers train to visit the impressive Mer de Glace and the ice caves.