Alpina Eclectic Hotel

France , Chamonix

  • Spa & Wellness
  • Central Location
  • Couples Holidays
4/5
Inghams rating

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  • 79 Av. du Mont Blanc, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chamonix at a glance

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Included in your ski holiday in Chamonix

  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Chamonix
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on bed & breakfast

About Alpina Eclectic Hotel

The Alpina Eclectic Hotel is in the centre of Chamonix and has amazing views of the Mont Blanc and Brévent mountain ranges. The bus stop is just across the road from the hotel, making it really easy to get to the cable cars, and the Savoy ski lift is just a few minutes' walk. There's a Vista bar and restaurant and also a Lounge Bar which all have amazing views. The lounge contains an unconstructed chandelier above the bar and truly creates the perfect atmosphere to sip a cocktail and socialise after the slopes.

The Alpina Eclectic Hotel will become your home away from home with access to all the facilities you need, right on your doorstep. The hotel benefits from its own ski hire shop, as well as two bars, a spa with a jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and a fitness room. It even has its own grocery store!

  • Spa area with a sauna, steam room, two whirlpools, relaxation room and fitness area (one hour timeslot available per day, bookable at reception. Over 16s only) 
  • Games room with billiard, pinball machine and virtual race driving car
  • Lounge area
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car parking (€30 per night, paid locally)
  • Special reduced price for entrance to the QC Thermes Spa & Wellness Centre (price available locally, for 16yrs + only)

The ski school meeting point and nursery slopes are just a short 4-minute walk from the hotel, making it an excellent choice for beginners and families. For those looking to explore further, the ski bus stops directly opposite the hotel, providing easy access to lifts across the area – including the Planpraz gondola, which links directly to the Brévent ski area and the Aiguille du Midi cable car, which offers breathtaking views over Mont Blanc and access to the legendary Vallée Blanche. With shops, restaurants, and bars nearby, the Alpina Eclectic Hotel is a superb base for a winter holiday in Chamonix.

  • Central location in Chamonix
  • Easy 4 minute walk to the nursery slope
  • The ski bus stop directly outside the hotel
  • 300 metres to the Savoy lift 
  • 10 minute walk to the Planpraz gondola, linking to the Brévent ski area
  • 15 minutes walk to the Aiguille du Midi cable car

The hotel is offered on a bed and breakfast basis. There's a sweet and savoury buffet, as well as hot options available from 7:00-10:30am.

The hotel has a panoramic restaurant and bar, located on the seventh floor, that has 180 degree views. Dinner here can be booked and paid for locally, and is usually available from 6:30-9pm, with the bar open from 5-10:30pm. There's also the BLVD bar on the ground floor, facing the banks of the Arve and the Mont-Blanc range.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Bed and Breakfast

Double rooms can sleep one to two people and are around 16m². These rooms have Brevent mountain views. 

Superior rooms can sleep two to three people and are around 26m². These rooms have Mont Blanc views and a balcony. 

Single occupancy rooms are available on request.

Room facilities

  • Twin or double beds (please specify preference when booking)
  • En suite bath with shower head attachment
  • Wi-Fi
  • Flat screen TV with English speaking channels
  • Safe
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron
  • Tea making facilities
  • Coffee machine
  • Toiletries and towels
  • Desk
  • Telephone 
  • Mountain views

Additional information

  • No. of hotel rooms: 138
  • No. of floors: 7
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes

Reception

  • Check in from: 4pm
  • Check out: 11am
  • 24 hour reception desk

Local fees and taxes

  • Resort tax €2.50 per person, per day (under 18s free of charge)
  • A deposit of €100 per room per night is taken upon arrival. AMEX is not accepted. 

Travel to Chamonix

Depart on: Saturdays

Fly into: Geneva or Chambery

Geneva transfer time: approx. 1 hour 30 mins by coach

Chambery transfer time: approx. 2 hours by coach

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Travel by air

Flights to Geneva and Chambery depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 4 April 2026.

Transfer time:

  • Geneva airport: approx. 1 hour 30 mins by coach
  • Chambéry airport: approx. 2 hours by coach

Private transfers and self drive are available. Please call to book.

Your transfer to Chamonix will stop as close as possible to your chosen accommodation. In some cases there may be a couple of minutes' walk due to regulations on where coaches can stop.

Transfers may be longer during bad weather conditions or French school holidays. French school holidays span 20 Dec 25-05 Jan 26, 07 Feb-10 Mar 26 and 04-25 Apr 26.

Inghams Rating: 4/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Chamonix

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Snowboard

​Chamonix offers challenging terrains, vibrant nightlife, and stunning Mont Blanc views, making it a skier's paradise.

Runs

Blue: 50km
Red: 60km
Black: 40km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
150km
Resort altitude:
1035m
Ski Altitude:
1035m - 3842m
Snow Cannons:
86
Ski Lifts:
65
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
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Discover Chamonix

Set against truly spectacular scenery at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc, the resort's setting is both unique and breath-taking. Chamonix offers an excellent range of sporting and leisure facilities with an unrivalled nightlife whilst Les Houches is quieter but full of Alpine charm. 

Chamonix has been awarded two Flocon Vert snowflakes, demonstrating the resort's commitment to environmental preservation and highlighting its dedication to sustainable development. Guests can benefit from a guest card included with your accommodation, this gives you free access to the trains and buses in the Chamonix valley. The main fleet has a range of electric buses and hybrid buses to transport you around the valley. Chamonix has also begun the process of requesting UNESCO recognition for the Mont Blanc massif.

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Things to do in Chamonix

Take to the skies and admire Chamonix from above. Parapenting is a popular excursion in the Alpine regions as it is a unique and thrilling experience and you can see the mountains from a different point of view. Payable locally.

The Planards park has a range of unique mountain activities for the whole family to enjoy. 'SNOCC' is a French innovation which combines skiing and sledding, and allows the non skiers to have a go at gliding downhill. Open throughout the winter season, pay locally. 

Alternatively the luge coaster allows two people to speed down the 1.3km track which is filled with twists and turns.  The ride is open to all over three years old, and operates in all weather conditions. Payable locally.

With an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, indoor climbing and indoor tennis and a gym, there is something to keep you occupied at the Richard Bozon Sports Centre. 

Swap your skis or board for some skates and fly around the ice at the indoor Olympic sized rink at the Richard Bozon Sports Centre.  There is also an outdoor rink is also open throughout the winter season.

Support the Pioneers, Chamonix's local team when they play home matches which are generally on Saturday evenings. 

The Bowling Alley is open in the evening throughout the winter season. With eight lanes, an arcade, billiards room and mini golf,  it is a great evening out for the whole family. Drinks and snacks are available as well. Pay locally.

Chamonix has a number of designated sledging areas across the resort which are regularly maintained. Enjoy sledding in the Savoy beginners area in the centre of Chamonix. Located next to the magic carpet lift you will see a mound of snow that is heaped up and is generally enjoyed by those sledging. 

If you are not on skis, snowshoeing is an excellent way to enjoying the snowy scenery. With a range of trails suitable for all skill levels, Chamonix is one of the greatest locations in the region for snowshoeing.

The Aiguille du Midi is the highest cable car in Chamonix taking you up to 3842m, the closet you can get to the summit of Mont Blanc without climbing or hiking.  On a clear day, you can see the surrounding peaks of the Matterhorn, the Monte Rosa and the Grand Combin.

Departing from Chamonix’s central train station, take the little red train up to Montenvers to take in the impressive view of the Mer de Glace glacier. Take a trip into the very heart of the glacier with a walk through the ice cave, which is re-sculpted every year.

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