Youth Hostel in Chamonix Mont Blanc
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HI Hostel Chamonix/Mont Blanc

Welcome to Chamonix Mont-Blanc – Unlimited ski fun! One day or another, you'll visit Chamonix! So why not now? Chamonix is the gateway to the mountain... Whether hyperactive or more of the quiet type, in summer and in winter, Chamonix YH is here for you, alone or with friends. Come and have some fresh air, at the top of the Aiguille du Midi (3842 m), discover outstanding views, take in Europe's roof (Mont-Blanc), high at 4810.40 m. From June to September, many paths will entice you to go for a walk and you may see a marmot basking in the sun. On the hills, take your time to watch the ibex and other chamois' crazy run around the rocks. Lake Blanc, Cheyseries, Posettes, Plan Praz, Bellachat, Dard waterfall and many many more places will enable to discover the whole valley from every angle. From December to April, paths and hills become enjoyable ski slopes for everyone and every level. Whether an experimented ski enthusiast or a beginner, the many different slopes of the resort will answer all your needs. Downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, multi-sports, the choice is yours. When the evening comes, have a little snack, some tea, or a hot cup of chocolate before dinner. And during your stay here, why don't you try our local specialties: tartiflette, croziflette, diots with white wine (just a little bit), or fondue savoyarde. At the hostel: bar, pool table, foosball, video games, board games, volleyball ground, boule, outdoor fire pit, washing-machine, dryer, Internet terminal and Wi-Fi access. Ski area You will discover the marvellous landscapes of Europe’s highest summits. The variety of ski areas around Chamonix will satisfy the most demanding skiers, from beginners to the most experienced. Admire the Aiguille du Midi, Mont Blanc, Les Bossons glacier and, if that’s not enough, finish your day with night-time skiing at Les Planards or a visit to the Domaine de Lognan Snowpark. For freeriders, Les Grands Montets is a must! Choose between our 2 “Slopes” ski passes:  “Cham’ Le pass” gives you access to the main Chamonix ski areas - Brévent-Flégère - Balme (Tour-Vallorcine) - Grands Montets 2,765 m (to Bochard) - Valley ski areas (Savoy, Les Planards, La Vormaine, les Chosalets)  “Cham’ Unlimited” gives you access to all the valley’s ski areas - Brévent-Flégère - Balme (Tour-Vallorcine) - Grands Montets 3,300 m - Valley ski areas (Savoy, Les Planards, la Vormaine, les Chosalets) + Courmayeur and Funivie Monte Bianco + Aiguille du Midi Cable Car and the Panoramic Mont Blanc lift (Helbronner – closed in winter) + Les Houches Ski Resort + Mountain trains (Montenvers-Mer de Glace and Tramway du Mont-Blanc) + The Vallée Blanche itinerary. Slopes: 1,085 m / 3,842 m Downhill skiing – Free shuttles from the hostel - Brévent-Flégère 2,525 m, 33 slopes (58 km) including 5 black, 9 red, 13 blue and 6 green. - Balme (Tour-Vallorcine) 2,270 m, 19 slopes (27 km) including 1 black, 7 red, 11 blue. - Grands Montets 3,300 m, 16 slopes (28 km) including 6 black, 4 red, 5 blue, 1 green. - Les Houches 1,900 m, 23 slopes including 3 black, 11 red, 7 blue, 3 green. - Valley ski areas, for beginners, 1,462 m, 12 slopes including 1 red, 2 blue, 9 green. Plus: - Free transport - little scenic train and bus in the whole valley. Bus stop for line 3, 50 m from the hostel. - Discounted rates for hostel members for: gondola to the Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace, Brévent, Flégère, paragliding, rafting, canyonning, climbing, mountain bike, swimming pool, ice-ring, crazy golf, tours, museum and cinema. - On request: sports meals and packed lunches. You can have access to all our activities thanks to the international membership card. French nationals over 26: 16€ (valid for one calendar year). French nationals under 26: 11€ (valid for one calendar year). Families (parents and children under 16): 23€ (valid for one calendar year). Foreigners: 7€ (valid for one year from selling date). | more......