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There are 145 trails weaving throughout the area adding up to 140 kilometers (87.5 miles). The favorite runs in the area are Le Brevent, Vallée-Blanche, and the Grands Montets. Chamonix is known for its fantastic off-trail skiing and snowboarding opportunities, as well. Including the off-trail slopes, the area offers up to 30,000 acres of skiable terrain.

Snowboarders flock to Chamonix for on and off-trail thrills. The Argentière and the Grand Montets provide quite a challenge. At Le Tour there’s a natural half-pipe and at Grands Montets there is a snowpark and a half-pipe. Cross-country skiers have the choice of two scenic areas designated for classical and skating style skiing.

Non-skiers enjoy plenty of winter activities such as snowmobiling, ice climbing (best with a guide), ice hiking, snowshoeing, sleigh riding, and dog sledding, among others. Those who would like to do a little sightseeing in the area may want to visit the Alpine Museum and the Mont Blanc Observatory. Take an unforgettable cable car ride to the Aiguille du Midi (which rises to the elevation 3,482 meters/11,316 feet). A red cog-wheel train climbs from Montenvers to the scenic Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) glacier.

Après-ski is an art form in Chamonix. Restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars, and even a casino fill time not spent on the slopes. Restaurants range from the Chalet le Cerro, a quaint wooden chalet serving traditional foods of the region with a view of Les Bossons glacier, to L’Eden which serves classic French food with a modern twist.

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