Resort Guide

We have written this guide to ensure that you get the most out of your winter holiday in Chamonix. Our guide contains information on restaurants (on and off the mountain); getting around town; a few bars to visit; the world class snow parks; a few cool local shops and useful telephone numbers.

Five things to do in Chamonix

  1. Ski or Snowboard the Vallee Blanche
  2. Apres ski in Chambre Neuf
  3. Visit the Casino for some Bond style Black Jack
  4. Take the gondola up the Aguille de Midi
  5. Give Ice Climbing a go

Snow Parks

You will find board parks on the Grand Montets and Les Houches

The Grand Montets park is in comparison a lot smaller but still has a range of rails and kickers for all abilities.

Cool Independent Shops

Zero G - Sells the latest and greatest from BURTON, Lib Tech, RIDE amongst others.

Restaurants and Bars

Tigre Tigre +33 (0) 450553342

Great Indian food in the heart of the Alps.  There is also a bar serving a range of pre dinner cocktails.

Atmosphere  +33 (0)4 50 55 97 97 
Jamie's favourite restaurant and mentioned in the Michelin guide. The food is superb combining the "gastronomic French tradition with the happy simplicity of the Savoyard cuisine."  If that makes sense you will love Atmosphere.

Elevation +33 (0) 450 530052
A relaxed café great for coffee, English breakfasts,  Bacon Baguettes.

Albert Premier Restaurant +33 (0) 450 530509
2* Michelin restaurant has been run by the family Carrier and Maillet for many generations. A passion to stay true to the modern evolution of this Haute-Savoie tradition is evident throughout, from the welcome to the decor to the menus themselves.  If you fancy a long lunch they offer taster menus from 39 euros.

The Jekyll & Hyde Bar & Brasserie  +33 (0) 450 55 99 70
The Jekyll has a warm and welcoming atmosphere in traditional style. The bar is famous for its excellent, homemade international cuisine - imaginative dishes are skillfully prepared and served in generous portions at good prices.
Sounds awesome and is only a short walk away.

Restaurant L'Impossible +33 (0) 4505320 36
Magnificent restaurant in a farmhouse of 1754, beautifully decorated with large chandelier and fireplace. Change of ownership and change of food, the historic restaurant "L'Impossible" has transformed to become the first organic restaurant and natural cusine in Chamonix.  Set menus starting from 19 euros. Sounds like its worth a visit.

Le Dragon d'or  +33 (0) 450533725
Chinese and Thai food in the centre of Chamonix. Reasonable food at reasonable prices.

Bars

Chambre Neuf has been voted one of the top five après ski bars in Europe.  We have to agree as we have enjoyed many a night dancing on the tables.  We think that this is a must.

Le Vert just around the corner from the chalet. Lively bar with DJ's scheduled throughout the season.

Buses

If you are in Chamonix town centre you can catch any of the following buses back to Chalet Chocolat. The bus stops are well sign posted and have the routes and timetables clearly displayed.

No. 3 Les Pelerins - Chamoinx
This bus does a loop from Les Pelerins into Chamoinx, around the town and back out again to Les Pelerins.

No 15 Chamoinx - Les Houches
This bus does a loop round Chamoinx before heading to Les Houches. It passes Lac Gaillands and Les Pelerins SNCF train station, which is just a 3 minute walk from Chalet Chocolat.


If you are at a ski area the No. 1 bus is the best bus to catch as you do not have to change in Chamoinx town centre.

No. 1 Les Houches - Le Tour
This is a great bus! Whether you are at a ski area or in Chamoinx town centre this bus will get you back to Chalet Chocolat. It goes up and down the valley all day from:

Les Houches - Le Brévent - Chamoinx - La Flégère - Grands Montets - Le Tour

No. 12 Chamonix - Le Tour
If you are at Le Tour, Grands Montets or La Flégère ski area…you can catch the No. 12 Bus. This will bring you into Chamoinx town centre where you will need to change and catch any of the above buses back to Chalet Chocolat.