Location
About Chamonix
Access by car:
Paris (610 km) - Lyon (226 km) - Switzerland via the Montets Pass (16 km) - Italy via the Mont Blanc tunnel (11 km)
From Paris:
- Direct access to the resort via the "Autoroute Blanche" which connects to the European motorway network.
- Before arriving in Chamonix, take the dual carriageway and follow signs for Chamonix Sud and Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi.
The residence is located on the banks of the Arve
Distance to train station:
Chamonix train station (St Gervais - Le Fayet/Vallorcine line)
Nearest airport:
Geneva-Cointrin airport (88 km) Lyon St Exupéry airport (220 km) Annecy-Haute-Savoie airport (90 km)
Located at the foot of the Mont Blanc, right in the heart of the Alps, Chamonix is an authentic and internationally renowned ski resort:
- 3 ski areas are available for all different sporting levels.
- A lively, chic and welcoming pedestrian town centre.
- Numerous and varied events and activities in Chamonix town.
A full range of all the amenities, restaurants and shops you need for a perfect and relaxing holiday are located in the centre of Chamonix, near the La Rivière residence.
For cultural holidays with the family, visit the 42 châteaux of the Loire valley. The Loire valley is a UNESCO world heritage site. Home to major historic events, the sumptuous architecture will immerse you in the heart of the renaissance. The region is particularly well suited to bike rides, boat trips and walking. After the cultural visits with the family, the Pierre et Vacances Loches residence and the Pierre et Vacances Argentat residence will be your base in an exceptional natural setting.
Activities near Chamonix
- Snowshoes, Évolution 2 (350 Avenue de la Plage, Chamonix), tel: +33 (0)4 50 55 90 22 (700 m from the residence).
Mondes et Montagnes, Cathy Minois, tel: +33 (0)6 25 23 83 90. Group outings, full or half- day. Snow-shoe rental included. (Fee applies)
- Alpine skiing, Chamonix ESF ski school (Place du Triangle de l'Amitié), tel: +33 (0)4 50 53 22 57.
120 km of slopes. (Fee applies)
- Snowboarding, Chamonix ESF ski school (Place du Triangle de l'Amitié), tel: +33 (0)4 50 53 22 57.
120 km of slopes. (Fee applies)
- Casino, Casino Barrière, 450 m from the residence (12, Place de Saussure, Chamonix), tel: +33 (0)4 50 53 07 65 (Fee applies)
- Dog sledding, Huskydalen (74310 Les Houches), tel: +33 (0)6 84 99 34 67 (8 km from the residence). (Fee applies)
- Climbing, This activity is available nearby:
- Évolution 2 (Avenue de la Plage, Chamonix)
- Richard Bozon sports centre, located 1.5 km from the residence (214 Avenue de la Plage, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc) (Fee applies)
- Ice rink, Ice rink at the Richard Bozon sports centre, 1.5 km from the residence (214, avenue de la Plage). (Fee applies)
- Children's clubs, Panda Club located around 17 km away (350, Avenue de la Plage - 74400 Chamonix) and open from 9 am to 5 pm, tel: +33 (0)4 50 55 53 57
Welcomes children aged 3 to 12 years and offers group skiing lessons (maximum 8 children) and après-ski entertainment.
Activities are offered on a full or half-day basis. Meal and snack available.
Please note: You must present your child's medical record showing they are up-to-date with vaccinations (BCG/DT Polio as a minimum). (Fee applies)
- Cross-country skiing, Cross-country skiing centre (Avenue du Bouchet), tel: +33 (0)4 50 53 11 15 (1 km from the residence).
50 km of Nordic and cross-country skiing slopes. (Fee applies)
- Squash, This activity is available at the Richard Bozon sports centre located 1.5 km from the residence (214, Avenue de la Plage), tel: +33 (0)4 50 53 23 70 (Fee applies)
- Sledging, Sledging area (Bois du Bouchet, Chamonix), 1 km from the residence.
- Paragliding, This activity is available nearby. Enquire at Évolution 2 (350 Avenue de la Plage).
Please note: Departure point and timetable depend on flying conditions. (Fee applies)
- Hiking, There are many hiking routes on offer in the area around the residence, information available from Évolution 2 located 700 m from the residence (350, avenue de la Plage, Chamonix), tel: +33 (0)4 50 55 90 22 or contact Cathy MINOIS +33 (0)6 25 23 83 90 (Fee applies)
- Tennis, Tennis court located 1.5 km from the residence at the Richard Bozon sports centre (214 Avenue de la Plage) (Fee applies)
- Cinema, Le Vox cinema located near the residence. (Fee applies)
- Nightclub, "L'Amnesia" nightclub located 230 m from the residence (200, Avenue de l'Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix). (Fee applies)
- Fitness room, Fitness studio at the Richard Bozon sports centre, located 1.5 km from the residence (214 Avenue de la Plage, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc) (Fee applies)
- Paintball, Paintball venue in the surrounding area: Paintball Cham (at Bois du Bouchet) (Fee applies)
- Adventure park, Les Gaillands Accro'Park adventure park (Route des Gaillands, Chamonix), from 10 am to 7 pm (in summer) or on request (in winter).
Please note: give yourself around 3 hrs to see the whole of the Park. (Fee applies)
