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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc french Capital of winter sports
Alpine skiing, off-piste skiing, cross country skiing... Plenty of sports for you to enjoy : take a breath of fresh air in France's highest Alpine Massif !
ALPINE SKIING 
Chamonix has at least 5 ski resorts for all levels as well as access to the Swiss and Italian resorts.
Different packages are available to you, depending on your choice :
- Chamonix Le Pass
- Chamonix RapidCard
- Mont-Blanc Unlimited, which is valid in parts of Switzerland (Verbier) and Italy (Courmayeur)
- Evasion Mont-Blanc
- St Gervais ou Megève
OFF-PISTE SKIING
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a key destination for free riding and cross-country skiing.
La Vallée Blanche (3842 m)
A high mountain route on a glacier. To be experienced at least once in a lifetime ! Start off from the legendary Aiguille du Midi (3842 m) and experience an unforgettable 20 km descent in a rough, unsecured and unmarked environment. High mountain guide recommended !
Direct arrival at Chalets Aquarelle.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
An attractive and varied domain for cross-country skiers.
Foyer de Ski de Fond
Route du Bouchet
74400 Chamonix Mont-BlancClose to Chalets Aquarelle.
Chamonix Valley has other activities on offer, such as ice climbing, a tour of the Mont Blanc by helicopter... Information is available from the organisms listed below.
ADDRESSES
General informations :
La Compagnie du Mont-Blanc 
Tourist Office
Skiing lessons :
École de Ski Française (ESF) de Chamonix
ESF Les Planards / Children club “Les Piou-Piou“ + 33 (0)4 50 55 82 41
High mountain guides :
Chamonix Sport Aventure
Bureau des Guides de Chamonix
Equipment rental :
Boutique Sport 2000, Les Planards – Skiing and SnowboardingClose to Chalets Aquarelle.
Boutique Sanglard – Skiing and MountaineeringClose to Chalets Aquarelle.