Le Refuge des Aiglons

  • France, Chamonix

  • 4

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The Refuge des Aiglons is a newly refurbished, stylish and modern hotel with excellent facilities, unbeatable levels of service and cuisine and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Benefiting from a superb location in Chamonix, the hotel features extensive spa and wellness facilities making this hotel a first class destination.

Fun for families

Le Refuge des Aiglons is a fantastic choice if you're hoping to bring your family on your annual skiing trip. There is a designated children's play area available during French school holidays, as well as a selection of wooden board games in the hotel lounge. The hotel also offers a brand new escape game available within the premises and it is completely free of charge! Take on the adventure and attempt to solve the hotels mystery with your loved ones. 

Great location

Found in the centre of Chamonix, Le Refuge des Aiglons is situated at the footsteps of the Aiguille du Midi with a ski bus stop opposite the building. Not only that but the hotel has an integrated ski shop meaning access to equipment is quick and easy and any problems can get sorted straight away. We can't forget to mention the incredible views that come with it's placement - the terrace overlooks the magnificent Mont Blanc, Brévent and Les Aiguilles mountains. 

First-class spa treatments 

The hotel has an appealing range of relaxation facilities such as sauna and Turkish bath cabins in the garden, an outdoor heated swimming pool and fitness room. When staying at Le Refuge des Aiglons, you'll receive free access to the spa facilities and have the opportunity to purchase a range of massages and beauty treatments. All treatments use natural mineral based products, perfect for rejuvenating and recharging after a day of snow sports.

Chamonix

  • Ski to an altitude of 3,842m
  • 6 green, 30 blue, 31 red and 10 black runs
  • Around 150km of skiing or snowboarding

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.

Skiing and snowboarding in Chamonix

With 90% of the terrain above 2000m, Chamonix has for many years attracted skiers looking for good snow. 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. There's even the renowned Valle Blanche, a 23km descent, an unmarked, unmaintained and unpatrolled off-piste run down into Chamonix.

There's an efficient ski bus service which links the five main ski areas with our accommodation in Chamonix and the nearby village of Les Houches, so you can experience a new area almost every day.

Where to stay in Chamonix

We offer a range of accommodation in Chamonix. Whether you want to stay in a grand old traditional hotel, a luxury residence or an ultra modern hotel, there is plenty of accommodation types to choose from.

Bars and restaurants in Chamonix

There is no shortage of restaurants in Chamonix, there is something for all tastes and budgets. Enjoy regional classics, pizza, Asian fusion or fine dining in one of the many restaurants on or off the piste. 

What's included in an Inghams holiday to Chamonix

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, or half board. Optional add ons include equipment hire, lift pass and tuition, please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for more information on these.

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 150 km
Runs 6 30 31 10
Longest run 0 Km
Snowparks

2

Lifts Drag lifts 0, Chairlifts 0, Cablecars 0
Slope direction
Ski/resort bus True
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 107
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 3

Reception

  • Check in: 4pm
  • Check out: 12pm
  • Official rating: 4

Local Fees and Taxes

  • Tourist tax: €2.30 per person, per day. Under 18s free of charge.

Rooms

All bedrooms have twin or double beds (please specify preference when booking) WC, bath with shower head attachment or shower room and some have a balcony with mountain views.

Standard Rooms sleep two people and are around 20m² with a village view. These rooms are available as sole occupancy, please call to book.

Superior Rooms sleep two people and are around 25m² with a Mont Blanc view and single sofa bed

Family Rooms sleep four people and are around 40m², these are family rooms with a double sofa bed for children and all have a Mont Blanc view (please call to book)

Interconnecting rooms are available on request. Beds made on arrival (except sofa beds) and daily house keeping is included.

Room facilities

  • Satellite flat screen TV with English speaking channels
  • Wi-Fi
  • Telephone
  • Bathrobes and toiletries
  • Towels
  • Safe
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar/mini fridge 
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • No. of steps into property: 9
  • Access ramp: Yes

Longitude: 6.8698
Latitude: 45.9253

50 metres to the bus stop

400 metres to the resort centre

900 metres to the ski lifts

1000 metres to the nursery slopes and ski school meeting point 

  • Nearest Lift:

    Telecabine de Pranpraz

Facilities
  • Sun terrace
  • Mountain views
  • Lounge with TV and fire place 
  • Best bar across Chamonix with the widest selection of gin and live entertainment 
  • Spa and wellness facilities including sauna, whirlpool, solarium and steam room
  • Relaxation room
  • Beauty treatments and massages (book and pay locally)
  • Games room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heated ski equipment storage room
  • Library 
  • Coffee house on site 
  • Laundry services (book and pay locally) 
  • Lift 
  • Private car parking (€25 per day - pre book and pay locally)
  • Room service (book and pay locally)
Family Facilities
  • Baby cots are available on request (Free)
  • Children's playroom (unsupervised during school holidays)
  • Kid's meals and menu are available in the restaurant (on request)
  • Highchairs in the restaurant
  • Children's TV networks / channels
  • Books and DVDs 
  • Music for children available 
  • Board games and puzzles
Meals

The hotel offers a continental buffet breakfast with additional hot options, served between 7:00-10:30am. Packed lunches can be booked and paid for locally. Dinner consists of three course evening meals with choice of menu, served between 7:00-9:30pm. Earlier meal times for children are available on request.

Optional drinks package with dinner are available for quarter litre of wine per person. Restaurant 'La Table du Refuge' serves a la carte French cuisine. Christmas and New Year gala dinners are included.

Alternatively, we've partnered up with Huski who provide premium oven ready meals across the French Alps. Huski will deliver your meals directly to your accommodation in time for your arrival, all you'll have to do is cook. If you'd like to know more, please click here for further details.

  • No of restaurants: 1

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarians

Special dietary requirements are available on request and must be noted at time of booking.

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