Hotel Heliopic

France, Chamonix

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We are delighted to feature this state of the art, chic, yet comfortable hotel at the foot of the Aiguille de Midi cable car and just a 5 minute walk from the centre of town.

Enjoy its wonderful spa which covers over 500m² and is open all day for residents only. A treat for walkers after a long hike or just to pamper, the cutting edge concept offers hot areas (sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi) linked by a warm ‘tiedipaerium’ to the cold area which includes an ice grotto and plunge pool. There is also a large indoor swimming pool. Beauty treatments, hair dressers and massages are also available (payable locally).

The large lobby in the heart of the hotel offers a variety of special hospitality areas which include an all day tea and coffee station (free of charge), multimedia area, home cinema, bar, restaurant. Children are well catered for with their own play room (and look out for the sweetie bar!).

Free bottle of wine in room on arrival

Free afternoon tea and cakes (4-5pm daily with voucher provided by hotel)

Free tea and coffee all day

Free upgrade from Standard Room to Superior Room from 20 May - 24 June & 1 Sept to end of season (Subject to availability on arrival)

Guests will receive a 20% reduction on treatments and massages booked locally (Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm)

Free Chamonix Valley card giving free travel on local trains and buses and discounted entry to some resort facilities

Rooms

No. of rooms: 102

No. of buildings: 2
No. of floors: 3

Reception

Check in time 5pm
Check out time 10am

Official rating: 4

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort tax €2.30 per person, per night (under 18s Free of charge) paid locally

Rooms

All rooms have double or twin beds (please specify when booking), bath with shower head attachment or shower room, WC, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, DVD player, bath robes, slippers, cable / satellite flat screen TV with English speaking channels, hair dryer, telephone, WiFi and balcony with mountain views.

Classic room (A2) sleeps 2 people (22m²). Also available for sole occupancy (F1)
Superior room (B3) sleeps 2-3 people (25m²). Additional single bed suitable for children up to 12 years
Family room (C4) sleeps 2-4 people (35m²). Additional bunk beds suitable for children up to 18 years

Beds are made up on arrival. Interconnecting rooms are available (on request)

Bedroom facilities

Cable or satellite programmes
Hairdryer

Lift accessible: Yes
Lift serves all floors: Yes
Access ramp: Yes

This hotel has good accessibility both inside and outside the property however the rooms are not adapted for persons of reduced mobility.

Chamonix

The dazzling snow cap of Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest mountain, is a magnificent backdrop to the colourful resort of Chamonix and its smaller, but very attractive neighbour, Les Houches. From relaxing strolls to challenging hikes, this ideal walking country offers something for everyone.

The huge choice of outdoor activities (see our excursions tab) includes rafting, parapenting, mountain biking, climbing, horse riding and summer tobogganing. In Chamonix, there is also a superb adventure park, a sports centre and a wonderful 18 hole golf course in Le Praz and mini-golf. Why not try our fantastic new Peaks of Perfection Activity Week in Chamonix, a perfect holiday if you love an active break, leave the organising to us!

Offering a wide range of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, Chamonix also has a cinema, casino and nightclubs. Take a trip up the spectacular Aiguille du Midi, one of Europe’s highest cable-cars, or a ride on the famous rack railway to 6,200ft to admire the stunning Mer de Glace glacier. For those looking to beat the crowds, spend an unforgettable night in the Refuge du Montenvers, sitting on the top of the Mer de Glace.

The Chamonix Valley Card is provided by your hotel upon arrival and offers FREE bus and train travel in the Chamonix Valley and reductions on many other services. The Mont Blanc Multipass is also available locally through our in resort Rep and provides a great value option for those wanting to explore numerous peaks using the in resort lift system - see our Inghams Plus tab.

Things to Do

Resort Card - Free to all guests

The free "Chamonix Valley Card" is provided by your hotel/apartment upon arrival and offers free bus and train travel in the Chamonix Valley and reductions on many other services.

Sample itinerary:

Day 1 | Bus to Argentiere and brisk walk back on the Petit Balcon Sud via Chalet la Floria for tea.
Day 2 | Train to leBuet or Vallorcine for walk to Refuge du Bérard or the Aiguille Rouge Nature Reserve.
Day 3 | Train towards Servoz, admiring the Bossons and Taconnaz glaciers. Visit the spectacular Gorges de la Diosaz (entrance €6.50, payable locally).
Day 4 | From Chamonix, bus to les Houches then the cable-car (pay locally) to the Col de Voza and the train to Eagle's Nest.

Other things to do in and around Chamonix

Excellent walking and climbing
Paragliding
Glacier walks
E-Bikes (book locally)
Mountain biking
Hydrospeed
Canyoning
Rock climbing
Mountaineering - Via ferrata
Merlet wildlife park
Adventure park
Sports centre
Golf course
Wide range of shops
Superb choice of restaurants
Cinema
Summer tobogganing
White-water rafting
Bowling
Crazy golf
Alpine Museum
Casino
Numerous festivals including Cosmo Jazz Festival and Fête des Guides with a sound and music show
Climbing World Cup and fireworks, Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc

Facilities

Mountain views
Indoor heated swimming pool (15 metres long) (Open from 10am - 8pm)
Spa and wellness facilities including sauna, indoor and outdoor whirlpool, solarium, steam room and ice grotto
WiFi (Free)
Boutique
Lift
Snack bar
Tea and coffee available (self service)
Relaxation area
Located in the centre of Chamonix
Bus stop just outside the hotel
Massage and beauty treatments available (book and pay locally)
Laundry service (pay locally)
Car parking (pre book and pay locally)

Heated pool (indoor)
Bar
Car parking
Local bus service
Lounge area
Gym
Restaurant
Laundry service

Family Facilities

Baby cots are available (on request) for children under 2 years
Children's playroom (unsupervised)
Baby sitting services available (book and pay locally - €15 per hour)
Earlier meal times for children are available from 7 pm (on request)
Chess
Virtual reality corner

Cots & linen
Early meals available
Children's menu
Games room
Highchairs in restaurant
Hotel family friendly
Play room
Babysitting (evening)
Babysitting (day)

Meals

Restaurant Akashon, awarded the Bib Gourmand Distinction by the Guide Michelin
Continental buffet breakfast with additional hot options
3 course evening meals with choice of menu, plus daily specials
Earlier meal times for children are available from 7 pm (on request)

No of restaurants: 1
Distance to nearest restaurant serving dinner outside of property:
- On site
Dress code for restaurants:
- Informal
Breakfast service:
- Continental buffet breakfast with additional hot options
- Served between 6.30 - 10 am
Lunch service:
- Not included
- Lunch packs can be purchased from the adjacent snack bar /coffee shop
Dinner service:
- 3 Course dinner with choice of menu
- Courses include soup or salad, choice of starter, choice of main course and dessert or cheese
- Guests can also dine from the à la carte menu (additional charges may apply)
- This hotel can cater for vegetarian and gluten free diets (please advise this at the time of booking)
- Served between 7 - 10 pm

Board basis options available

Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
Gluten Free
Vegetarians

Location in resort

Longitude: 6.8698924
Latitude: 45.9178128
Location Description:
350m to the nearest bus stop

750m to the centre of resort

50m to the lifts
Nearest Station:
Chamonix
Nearest Lift:
Aiguille du Midi