Hameau de la Pierre Blanche Apartments (Les Houches)

With 90% of the terrain above 2000m, Chamonix has for many years attracted skiers looking for good snow and who also want to ski the famous Vallée Blanche - or tackle the rest of the extensive off-piste skiing. There is an efficient ski bus which links the five main ski areas with our accommodation in Chamonix and the nearby village of Les Houches. Set against truly spectacular scenery at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc, the resort's setting is both unique and breathtaking. Chamonix offers an excellent range of sporting and leisure facilities with an unrivaled nightlife whilst Les Houches is quieter but full of Alpine charm. The choice of skiing is amazing, from cruisy blues and fun reds at Le Brevent, Flegere and Le Tour to more challenging runs at Les Grands Montets. Beginners start off in Chamonix or the nearby pretty village of Les Houches.  

Note for winter 2018/19

There has been some damage in the summer to the mid station of the Grands Montets and Lognan gondolas and they may not be open in the winter. There will still be access to the Grands Montets area via the Plan Jordan gondola to the main bowl and the only area that may be un-accessible is the Bouchard and Herse chairlift. The Grands Montets has huge off piste and our ski school have said that it is business as usual with instructors guiding on different parts of the mountain.  

The local lift pass does not cover the top lifts of the Grands Montets and this pass is most suitable for beginners. The other ski areas will be fully open

• Brevent & Flegere: 16 pistes
• Le Tour: 19 pistes
• Les Houches: 27 pistes

And Grands Montets will have 12 out of 15 pistes. 

• Beginners
• Intermediates
• Advanced
• Snowboard
• Cross Country

• Ski area 500 km
• Runs
  64
  69
  24
• Longest run 22 Km
• Snowparks
• Lifts Drag lifts 19, Chairlifts 16, Cablecars 5
• Slope direction N,E,S,W
• Ski/resort bus True

• New fantastic 4,000m2 spa called the QC Therme (€52 per person per day)
• Parapenting
• Ice climbing
• Open-air market
• Ice rink
• Cinema (reduced rates with a Mont Blanc Unlimited pass)
• Bowling
• Cleared walks
• Horse-drawn carriage rides
• Sledging
• Large sports centre – indoor tennis/squash
• Swimming pool
• Spa
• Husky rides
• Speed riding
• Ice climbing
• Snow shoeing

For more information on travel and transport visit our Chamonix page

WINTER 2019/20 Pre-bookable Lift Passes, Ski Hire & Tuition

*White category skis & boots available for children 3-5yrs: £44

*Child snowboard tuition 8-12yrs

Adult beginner snowboard tuition available locally.

*Child tuition is in Argentière, return transport included and meeting arrangements can be made for adults if also in ski school.

Ski school times: 9-11:30am except Christmas & New Year (2-4:30pm) & 8 Feb - 6 March (2:30-5pm)

Snowboard tuition only available 8 Feb - 6 March. *Child snowboard tuition 8-12yrs

Prices and supplements are correct at time of printing. Up-to-date prices will be confirmed at time of booking.

• Wellness centre with indoor heated pool, hot tub, saunas, steam room & fitness room.
• Massages and spa treatments available to book locally.
• Wifi in all apartments (free for one device), ski lockers and heated boot room, luggage room, laundry service ( pay locally).
• Fondue and raclette sets are available to loan from reception (subject to availbility)
• Grocery delivery service from the local Super-U supermarket

• Heated indoor pool
• Sauna
• Steam room
• Fitness room
• WiFi

Local Fees and Taxes

• Resort Tax, Refundable deposit €400, parking (€60 per vehicule, per week), housekeeping upgrades, additional towels and cleaning kits are also available to purchase locally.

There is a creche 200m from the residence, which offers flexible all day care for small children.