Chalet Hôtel le Prieuré & Spa

France , Chamonix

  • Food & Drink
  • Spa & Wellness
  • Central Location
4/5
Inghams rating

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  • 149 All. Recteur Payot, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Facilities

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

Chamonix at a glance

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Included in your ski holiday to 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 half board

About Chalet Hotel le Prieure and Spa

The Chalet Hôtel le Prieuré & Spa is situated in the heart of Chamonix and recently refurbished, it provides the ideal base for exploring the fantastic skiing around the Chamonix valley. The cosy atmosphere Hotel Prieuré creates helps to unwind after an energetic day on the slopes. The bedrooms are all decorated in a lovely contemporary wooden chalet style - with this theme continuing throughout the hotel - and will provide you with unforgettable views of the Mont Blanc or Aiguilles de Chamonix.

Recently added, the spa and fitness area is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate after a day on the slopes. Soothe your muscles in the hammam and sauna, or soak away the aches and pains in the jacuzzi. Make the most of the heated indoor pool which is the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring Chamonix. Treat yourself to a Cinq Mondes treatment or massage to fully unwind, then head to the rest room where you can marvel at the incredible views over Mont Blanc. It is recommended that you book your treatments on arrival as they are incredibly popular. 

  • Spa and wellness facilities including a hammam, jacuzzi, outdoor sauna and herbal tea room. Adults only, open between 9am -8pm (subject to change, confirm locally). Access limited to a maximum of 25 people at any one time.
  • Indoor pool. The pool is accessible to accompanied children until 7pm
  • Cinq Mondes massage and treatments (pay locally)
  • Fitness room

Additional facilities

  • Lounge with fireplace
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Games area with billiards table
  • Free Wi-Fi 
  • Heated ski equipment storage room
  • Lift
  • Indoor car parking (pre book and pay locally - €20 per day)
  • Special reduced price for entrance to the QC Thermes Spa & Wellness Centre (price available locally, for 16yrs + only)
  • Possibility to spend a night in the hotel of Montenvers (Mer de Glace) (including a discount of 40€ per person)
  • Guests have the opportunity to dine around the resort with a choice of restaurants including 'Mercure Chamonix Centre', Brasserie L'M once per week (equivalent meal provided)

Staying at the Chalet Hôtel le Prieuré & Spa provides prime location, you'll be just a minutes' walk from Chamonix centre filled with restaurants, cafes and a variety of shops. The hotel is also a short walk from the Brevent lift and there is bus stop 100 metres away providing free buses taking you to other ski lifts across Chamonix.  

  • 100 metres to the bus stop
  • The nearest lift is the Telecabine de Planpraz
  • 50 metres to the centre of Chamonix
  • Ski hire shop in hotel 
  • 200 metres to the supermarket

Prepare for a day on the slopes and enjoy your breakfast in 'Le Rôtissier', Prieuré's restaurant overlooking the Mont Blanc massif. After an exhilarating day in the snow, take off your boots, warm up by the fire and browse the cocktail menu in the hotel's cosy piano bar. The bar will also welcome you for a sweet or savoury snack during the day and there is also musical events throughout the season.

  • A continental buffet breakfast with additional hot options including a range of meats and cheeses, cakes, pastries and fruits is served between 6:30 - 10:30am. 
  • Dinner is a three course a la carte evening meal with choice of menu and is served between 7:00 - 9:00pm. Please note that it may be necessary to book your time slot for dinner during check in.
  • Christmas and New Year gala dinner included

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy Free

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: Half Board

Twin rooms are around 22m² and sleep two people with a balcony with Mont Blanc views (available for sole occupancy, on request).

Triple rooms are around 25m² and sleep three people. There can be either 3 single beds or a double with an additional single bed. There's a balcony with Aiguilles de Chamonix East facing mountain views.

Bedroom facilities

  • Twin or double beds (please specify when booking)
  • Bath with handheld shower head
  • WC
  • Balcony
  • TV with English channels 
  • Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Telephone
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Cots available on request 
  • Cots are available on request

Accessibility

The Chalet Hotel le Prieure and Spa has accessible rooms available on request. Please give our Reservations team a call to book. 

  • No. of rooms: 95
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 8
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes

Reception

  • Check in: 4pm
  • Check out: 11am
  • Safety deposit box
  • Tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (0-17 yrs free)
  • Credit cards accepted (including American Express) 

Book For Exclusive Use

Inghams' Choice catered chalets are the perfect base for your group ski holiday, with chalet hosts on hand to make you feel right at home.

Speak to our reservations team about booking this chalet for exclusive use. 

02045 388944

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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Beginner

Intermediate

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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.

More about Chamonix

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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