THE HEIGHT OF HOSPITALITY SINCE 1849
In the very heart of Chamonix, nestling in the quiet calm of its shaded and floral gardens, this grand 19th century hotel has everything it needs to offer you a marvellous sojourn.
Clients of all nationalities are warmly welcomed by a discreet, professional and dynamic team of staff who are at your complete disposal.
Relaxation is always 'au rendezvous'... escape each day in style, get some fresh air and experience the mountains...
All those who have already sampled the charm of this hotel of reasonable size, have elected it their secret second home.

Comfort & tradition for over 150 years
You will be delighted with the cosy comfort found particularly in the main lounge, still with traces of the 19th century.
You will equally appreciate the warm atmosphere in the piano bar where you can admire the regular art exhibitions.

The 8 suites & 32 rooms of the hotel have been designed & decorated with style & charm. They are all equipped with a satellite television, a mini-bar and a safe.

Whether they are traditional and refined (classic room), light and ample (luxury room) or lavish and spacious (the suites), the rooms all have one thing in common: they have been decorated with taste, style & feeling and are extremely well equipped.

A choice of creations from the chef Pierre Koenig is included if you decide to use room service.

All year round, the hotel gardens and heated outdoor swimming pool are at your disposal whenever you wish..

Organized outings (Annecy in France and Aosta in Italy...)
A mini-club in the Alpina hotel for all children aged from 4-12 (walks, sledging, handicrafts, dancing, singing & snacks ...).
You may choose to lunch & dine in any of our 4 hotels thanks to our formula of meal vouchers and enjoy a choice of gastronomic, traditional or new cuisine.

Ski hire at the hotel, private bus shuttle to take you to the slopes.
A welcoming event each Saturday when you can purchase all the activities you would like:
A presentation of the ski areas and lift passes, ski touring with a mountain guide (from 'La Compagnie des Guides) and ski lessons (with the ESF ski school).

The gastronomic restaurant Le Matafan

The breakfast buffet and the 5 course dinners are served in the gastronomic restaurant 'Le Matafan'.

A refined dining room embellished with a majestic fireplace as centrepiece. Depending on the season, you may lunch in the gardens or dine around a blazing fire.

Pierre Koenig, the chef, shows on a daily basis that certain regional produce and gastronomic cuisine can marry extremely well together and compliment the best wines (over 600 appellations and 20,000 bottles).
Individual seating for 88 or 110 banquet places.

Farcement from Passy, fried escalope de foie-gras & caramel de framboises Crayfish ravioli from Lake Leman, with a zest of lime.Filet of trout with Oléron oysters and lemon. Mini stuffed saddle of lamb with spices & green tomato chutney, hot thyme flower soufflé, red fruit risotto.
An exceptional choice of wines with more than 600 appellations and 20,000 bottles including some surprising regional wines of exceptional quality, along with the customary great 'classics'.

"Refined and imaginative cuisine of old and new" (Pierre Koenig)

SKI RENTAL
At the reception desk, at no extra charge

Rent your skis directly in the hotel. Every day from 5-7pm.

10% discount on ski rental.

Top safety : Latest equipment complying with the most up-to-date tuning standards.
Top hygiene : Innovative boot-drying & disinfecting system, for maximum foot comfort.
Top service : Revolutionary waxing & edging system, satisfaction or your money back.

... and free "point S" ski lockers at the foot of the slopes.

Exclusively for the Best Mont Blanc group of hotels.
Fax (+33) (0)4 50 53 58 55
tel (+33) (0)4 50 53 78 08
info@topsportservice.com

At the reception desk, at no extra charge

Avoid the lift queues, make the most of your time, collect your lift passes from your hotel and then make use of the free, private shuttle service to take you to the slopes quickly and conveniently.

Every day from 5-7pm at the hotel reception desks.

At the reception desk, at no extra charge
All activities are offered at the best possible prices and without additional costs. You are free to choose & formulate your ski lessons with the mountain professionals:
- Private or group lessons with a ski instructor.
- From the French Ski School (ESF).
Guided off-piste skiing with an ESF mountain guide-instructor.

Reserve in advance or at the reception desk of your hotel, every day from 5-7pm.

At the reception desk, at no extra charge
You are free to choose & formulate your skiing with the mountain professionals :
Guided skiing, Vallée Blanche, off-piste, ski touring ...

with the high mountain guides from La Compagnie des mountain guides de Chamonix Mont-Blanc

... You can also discover the world of ice-climbing, with the maximum of security.

Activities may be reserved in advance or at the reception desk of your hotel : Every day from 5-7pm.

And in summer...

Activities "service plus"

At the reception desk, at no extra charge

At the reception desk, at no extra charge

....on marked trails, of varying difficulty, on the valley floor or in mid-altitude.

Many superb mountain biking trails.
Many of the biking areas are accessible with the lift systems.

Les Bois : Numerous paths in the forest and following the torrent.
Brévent/Flégère : On the Petit Balcon Sud skirting the foot of the sectors with rapid descents (1000m vertical drop).
Les Houches : Many paths on the valley floor with a few beautiful mountain trails.
Lognan: 2 very fast trails (descent of 800m).
Le Tour / Col de Blame : Fabulous trails right up to the Swiss border.

At the reception desk, at no extra charge
The superb 18 hole (par 72) golf course in Chamonix was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. In a magnificent setting, it marries technology and beauty, and has a boutique and 26 place practice green at your disposal.
Green-fee reservations can be made at your hotel.

At the reception desk, at no extra charge
The famous rack & pinion Montenvers train will take you up to the Mer de Glace from where you can admire this immense glacier at close range. You can also marvel at the neighbouring peaks of the Aiguille Verte, Les Drus & the Grandes Jorasses and visit the crystal museum and the ice grotto cut out of the glacier. Riding in Europe's highest cable car you can reach the Aiguille du Midi (altitude 3842m) and sample the exceptional panorama with views of the Mont Rose well into Switzerland.
You might also see some alpinists climbing the nearby peaks or ice gullies.

At the reception desk, at no extra charge
Under the guidance and care of La Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, experience the mountains to the full, depending on your taste and in maximum security : Rock climbing, trekking, orienteering, canyonning, rafting, paragliding...

Go ahead & boldly hire a mountain guide on a one-to-one basis: a privileged experience awaits you. One which will allow you to approach and encounter some of the most prestigious peaks in the Alps.
Cham’Kid

Daily & weekly programmes specially adapted for children

All four BEST MONT BLANC hotels are situated in the centre of Chamonix, in the close proximity of pedestrian precinct.
hôtel Mont-Blanc **** 62 allée du Majestic
hôtel Croix-Blanche *** 81, rue Vallot
hôtel Alpina *** 79, avenue du Mont-Blanc
hôtel Prieuré *** 149, allée du Recteur Payot