La Folie Douce Hotel

France , Chamonix

  • Central Location
  • Spa Facilities
  • Couples Holidays
  • Short Breaks
4.0/5
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La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix Lounge And Lobby 2 [1]
La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix La Petit Cuisine Restaurant [2]
La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix La Fruitire Restaurant [3]
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Folie Duce Reception Games [5]
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  • La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix Outdoor Pool 3
  • La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix Lounge And Lobby 2
  • La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix La Petit Cuisine Restaurant
  • La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix La Fruitire Restaurant
  • La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix La Petit Cuisine Restaurant 2
  • Folie Duce Reception Games
  • La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix Standard Premium Twin Or Family Bedroom
  • La Folie Douce Hotel Chamonix Premium Twin Bedroom

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Children's Play Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
More about Folie Douce Hotel

Chamonix at a glance

  • French
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester Int., Birmingham Int., Bristol, Edinburgh
More about Chamonix
  • Ski experts since 1934 – explore over 80 resorts
  • Award-winning service and 24/7 support on holiday
  • Our Snow Guarantee will keep you skiing
  • Our chalets are handpicked and exclusive to us
  • Travel, transfers and accommodation included

Included in your ski holiday to Chamonix

  • Free Chamonix Guest Card with discounted attractions, up to 50% discounts on Chamonix Mobility bus tickets and free travel on the Mont Blanc Express (exclusions apply)
  • 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, accommodation and transfers
  • Book by 30 Nov 26
Lift pass early booking offer available

Book your whole area lift pass before 30 Nov 26 for extra savings, on selected dates

About Folie Douce Hotel

Right in the heart of Chamonix, La Folie Douce Hotel sits on the historic site of the old Le Savoy palace, perfectly blending classic alpine charm with a fresh, contemporary style. It’s the perfect choice if you want to pair big days on the slopes with a bit of laid-back luxury back in resort. Best of all, with flexible durations and any day arrivals available, you can stay for as long or as little as you like. 

After a big day on Chamonix’s legendary slopes, the modern standard and premium rooms offer the perfect cosy retreat. But La Folie Douce is so much more than just a place to sleep. Kick-start your morning by the heated outdoor pool, then head back after skiing to unwind in the massive 640m² spa. With a sauna, Turkish bath, gym, open-air yoga and family-friendly treatments, it’s got everything you need to soothe those tired ski legs.

When the lifts close for the day, the hotel really comes alive. Unwind with a drink in the stylish yet laid-back Janssen cocktail bar, or head out onto the terrace to watch the sun dip behind the peaks. With its vibrant vibe and cool alpine edge, La Folie Douce Hotel captures the true spirit of Chamonix - adventurous by day, lively by night.

Spa & wellness facilities:

  • Outdoor swimming pool with views of Mont Blanc 
  • Sauna 
  • Turkish bath 
  • Massages and beauty treatments available (Also available for kids. Bookable and payable online or  locally)
  • Mountain-facing terrace 
  • Fitness room
  • Yoga classes available (pre-book only and payable locally)

The spa is open daily from 10am to 8pm. Massages and beauty treatments are available at the same opening times, but only from Wednesday to Sunday.

Additional facilities:

  • Free Wi-Fi 
  • Garden and terrace 
  • Children's trampolines on the terrace for summer (Up until 17 Aug 26 only) 
  • Children's outdoor playground (unsupervised)
  • On-site souvenir shop 
  • Indoor and outdoor car park available (approx. €21 per day. Bookable and payable locally)

Dining at La Folie Douce is an adventure in itself. The lounge restaurant provides a stylish, laid-back atmosphere, ideal for starting your day and enjoying breakfast.

Breakfast is served from 7am - 10am weekdays and 7am - 10.30am on weekends.

Brunch and dinner is served within the hotel (payable and bookable locally).

The Janssen chill-out and cocktail bar serves expertly crafted drinks, between 10am - 1am. 

This property caters to the following special dietary requirements

  • Vegetarians

Please let us know about any dietary requirements at the time of 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.

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast, Room Only

  • Premium suite bedroom
  • Premium family room
  • Premium double room
  • Premium double room
  • Premium double room
  • Standard tripe/quad room
  • Standard tripe/quad room
  • Standard double room

Standard twin or double rooms are around 18m² and sleep up to two people. They have a queen-size bed (or two single beds on request) and an en-suite with a shower. 

Standard triple/quad rooms are around 18m² and sleep three to four people. They have three single bunk beds and one single bed, and an en-suite with a shower. 

Premium twin or double rooms are around 20m² and sleep up to two people. They have a queen-size bed (or two single beds on request) and an en-suite with a shower. 

Premium triple rooms are around 24m² and sleep three people. They have a king-size bed (or two single beds on request) and a single bed, and have an en-suite with a shower. 

Premium family rooms are around 32m² and sleep four people (two adults and two children aged 12 or under). They have a king-size bed (or two single beds on request) and two single bunk beds, and have an en-suite with a shower. 

Premium suites are the biggest rooms at 50m² and sleep up to four people. They have a king-size bed in a separate room and two single beds in a second room. The en-suite has a shower and a bath. 

All rooms have:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe

Premium rooms also have:

  • Bathrobe & slippers
  • Tea & coffee making facilities

Additional information:

  • Laundry service available on request
  • No. of hotel rooms: 250
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
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Travel to Chamonix

Depart on: Daily arrivals available 

Fly into: Geneva or Chambéry airport

Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 30 mins to 2 hours by shared shuttle or coach

Travel by air

Fly to Geneva

  • Daily arrivals available
  • Transfer time from Geneva airport: approx. 1 hour 30 mins by shared shuttle or coach

Fly to Chambéry:

  • Only 7-night holidays
  • Transfer time from Chambéry airport: approx. 2 hours by coach
  • 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.

Please note that transfer times may vary depending on weather conditions and traffic, particularly during peak season and French school holidays (French school holidays span 18 Dec 26 - 03 Jan 27, 06 Feb - 07 Mar 27 and 03 - 25 Apr 27).

Private transfers are available on request.

Inghams Rating: 4.0/5

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

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

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
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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