About Chamonix
The scenery in Chamonix is so postcard perfect you’ll wonder whether it’s for real. Mont Blanc towers above a classic alpine village where luxury ski chalets merge seamlessly into a landscape straight out of a French Renaissance artwork. Small wonder that the village and the valley are so popular year-round!
Whether you’re visiting for the ski or the apres-ski, Chamonix won’t disappoint. While it’s renowned for its hardcore off-piste skiing, such as the legendary 20-kilometre Vallée Blanche glacier run, Chamonix also offers nursery slopes and gentle cruising valleys.
The village itself is busy year-round with a permanent population. So Chamonix’s nightlife and restaurant scene feels a little more authentic than in other ski resorts. It spans the gamut from cosy bars to buzzing nightclubs and intimate alpine restaurants to more upscale affairs.
All our luxury ski chalets in Chamonix come with professional chefs, dedicated concierge team and resort chauffeur. Afternoon tea, champagne and canapes, six dinners-a-week plus children’s lunch and supper are all provided; so you can make the most of your time both on and off the slopes.
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Time Zone
GMT +1 hour
Language
French
Currency
The official currency is the Euro (€). Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50, cent, €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.
Money matters
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in the country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
Tipping Suggestion
In restaurants a service charge is built into menu prices. However, it's customary to round up amounts when paying the waiter or waitress if you're happy with the service. This means that you might hand the server EUR 50 for a EUR 47 meal. If you're paying by credit card, hand the server a cash tip of up to 5%. For Taxis as in restaurants, round up or add 5% when you're happy with the service. Tips to your chalet staff are entirely at your discretion.
