Argentiere

Ski in the shadow of Mont Blanc, all year round

About Argentiere

Argentière is situated at 1,250 metres and is 8km north of Chamonix. The village is the home of the infamous Grands Montets ski area and is nestled below the peaks of the Drus and Aiguille Verte and between the Mer de Glace and Glacier d'Argentière. Argentière has retained its French charm and offers a slower pace of life than Chamonix.

The village features a lovely baroque church and 19th century chapel which completes the attractive high street panorama. For those who love a good pâtisserie and boulangerie, you’ll find a good selection here.

Argentière is well placed for both winter activities including cross-country skiing and paret and for summer activities such as hiking and mountain biking. The village is well connected to Chamonix via train and bus for other attractions and facilities such as the Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace, sport center and a cinema which shows films in English.

About Grands Montets

Grands Montets is renowned in the Chamonix Valley for its off-piste terrain but don’t let that put you off - this ski area is accessible for all level of skier and snowboarder. Situated in the village of Argentière, which has direct bus and train, links, with Chamonix town, the resort has a total of 28km of piste and 17 lifts.

If you are completely new to snowsports and staying in Argentière its best to start on the Chosalets nursery slopes at the lower end of the village. At Grands Montets itself beginners can practice on the gentle blue pistes accessed from the Plan Joran and Tabé lifts. Intermediate will enjoy the long top to bottom reds from the Herse and Bochard lifts. For advanced skiers and boarders there are several challenging black runs from the top of the Grands Montets cable car as well as from the Herse and Bochard lifts. If you are a fan of off-piste, the open terrain at this resort offers numerous possibilities - you’ll just need to get up early enough to ensure fresh tracks.

Ski-tourers will be pleased to know there is a dedicated skin track at Grand Montets that leads through the forest from the base of the lifts to the top of the Logan cable car.

Non-skiers who want to explore the mountain can try snowshoeing along the path from the top of the Lognan lift station to the bottom of the Retour Pendant lift.

Generally Grands Montets is open for skiing and snowboarding from early December through to the end of April / beginning of May. Please check the opening dates for the latest information.

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More Information On Argentiere

For further information about the resort please visit SeeChamonix.com .

Argentiere at a glance

Snowmaking machines: Yes
Resort height: 1250m
Highest lift: 3280m
No. of lifts: 10
No. of pistes: 18
Total piste length: 30km
Snow parks: Yes
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Beginners
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Snowboarding
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Non skiers

Properties

We currently have 6 apartments available in this resort.
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We currently have 4 chalets available in this resort.
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