La Riviere

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Ski La Riviere, Chamonix, France

These apartments (made up of 2 buildings: Les Aiglons and La Riviere)are conveniently located close to the village centre.
Chamonix is one of the longest established ski resorts in Europe offering access to approx. 74 pistes in the area. This means there is something for everyone! Plenty of variety on the slopes for all winter sports enthusiasts combined with accommodation that offers an ideal base for keen skiers on a budget. Everything you need to make this holiday memorable.

The studio apartments for 4 people are 25m² and have a living area with 1 convertible double sofa bed, an alcove with bunk beds.

1 Bedroom apartments are 38m² and have an aditional bedroom with a double bed.
All apartments have kitchenette with 2 electric plates, mini-oven, refrigerator and electric coffee maker, bathroom, WC and a balcony.
Bed linen is provided.

Please note that towels are not provided but can be hired locally for €8 per person per week.

 

Facilities

  • All Rooms have Balcony
  • Billiard Table
  • Car Park
  • Lift
  • Reception
  • Ski Room

Meals

This property is offered on a Self-Catering basis.


Room Types


Important Information

  • A deposit of €200 per apartment is required on arrival and shall be refunded on your departure.
  • An optional end of stay cleaning service (except kitchen area and washing-up) is available and payable locally.
  • A refundable deposit of €3 per lift pass must be paid locally.
  • A local tourist charge of approx. €1-1.5 per person per day is payable locally.
  • Travelling with children? Be sure that each child has a personal passport. Registration on a parent's passport is no longer sufficient.

Facilities

  • All Rooms have Balcony
  • Billiard Table
  • Car Park
  • Lift
  • Reception
  • Ski Room

Meals

This property is offered on a Self-Catering basis.


Room Types


Important Information

  • A deposit of €200 per apartment is required on arrival and shall be refunded on your departure.
  • An optional end of stay cleaning service (except kitchen area and washing-up) is available and payable locally.
  • A refundable deposit of €3 per lift pass must be paid locally.
  • A local tourist charge of approx. €1-1.5 per person per day is payable locally.
  • Travelling with children? Be sure that each child has a personal passport. Registration on a parent's passport is no longer sufficient.

Distances

  • Resort Centre: 5 minutes
  • Nearest Lift: 50m

Transfers

Geneva 2 hours

Map

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Piste Map

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Chamonix is best suited for:

Families, Children: ***
Apres Ski, Night Life: ****
Groups: ***
Non-Skiers: *****
Great Shopping: *****
Village Atmosphere: *****

Suitability

Beginner: **
Intermediate: ****
Advanced: *****
Snowboard: *****

Pistes

Black: 13
Red: 25
Blue: 28
Green: 13
Longest: 21km
Total: 152km
Village height: 1035m
Highest lift: 3842m
Cannons: 54

Lift System

Total lifts: 49
Chair lifts: 16
Drag lifts: 20
Gondola: 13

 
 

Full Chamonix resort information

Ski Pack Prices

Age:

Travel Date:

Lift Pass: Chamonix Family Pass (2 Adults + 3 Kids under 16 ) (6 days) £455
Lift Pass: Chamonix Le Pass (Local) (6 days) £176
Lift Pass: Mont-Blanc Family Pass (2 Adults +3 Kids under 16) (6 days) £542
Lift Pass: Mont-Blanc Unlimited (Area) (6 days) £210
School: Ski School (4 Half days) (4 days) £129
School: Ski School (6 Half days) (6 days) £169
School: Snowboad School (4 days) £126
School: Snowboard School (6 days) £166
Ski Stuff: Boot Hire Intermediate (6 days) £41
Ski Stuff: Boot Hire Standard (6 days) £34
Ski Stuff: Bronze Ski and Boot Hire £77
Ski Stuff: Gold Ski and Boot Hire £120
Ski Stuff: Silver Ski and Boot Hire £105
Ski Stuff: Ski Hire Intermediate (6 days) £77
Ski Stuff: Ski Hire Standard (6 days) £53
Snowboard Stuff: Snowboard Hire (6 days) £77
Snowboard Stuff: Soft Boots (6 days) £32

In Resort

Panda Club

You can drop your children off with us while you go off and enjoy your time on the slopes. We accommodate children aged 3 years + and your children will have some fun while learning skiing!

Approximate Prices:

  • 5 Half Days: €205.00
  • 5 Full Days: €355.00

How to Book:

  • Website: www.chamonix.net
  • Phone: +33-450558612

Piou Piou Club

The piou Piou Club takes children aged 3 to 12 years. There are various options available to you depending on the age of your child all of which are listed on the website detailed below.

Approximate Prices:

  • 1 Day: €72.00
  • 6 Days: €299.00

How to Book:

  • Website: www.esfchamonix.com
  • Email: info@esfchamonix.com
  • Phone: +33-450532257

***Please note: Times and prices change from week to week due to high and low seasons and half term etc.

Important Note: Please note if you choose to book the services outlined above, your contract for them will not be with us and the services will not form part of any package of services we may supply. Your contract for these services will be with the supplier of the services identified above as appropriate. The booking conditions of that supplier will apply to that contract. We accept no liability in respect of these services or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with them.

Snow Reports


Last Updated 11 Mar 2010
Last Snowed 04 Mar 2010
Temperature -10°C
Snow Depth on Lower Slopes 70cm
Snow Depth on Upper Slopes 400cm
Fresh Snow Depth 5cm
Open Lifts 41
Total Lifts 42
Runs to Resort Hard
Weather Partly cloudy, some sunny spells
Piste State Spring conditions across the resort

Ski Club of Great Britain

Snow data supplied by the Ski Club of Great Britain.


Webcams

2

Prices and availability per person

Depart:
Based on:
Stay:
13 Mar 2010
red Sold Out
£99
20 Mar 2010
red Sold Out
£81
27 Mar 2010
red Sold Out
£81
03 Apr 2010
red Sold Out
£81
10 Apr 2010
green Available
£81
17 Apr 2010
green Available
£58
24 Apr 2010
green Available
£35
What's included
Unless otherwise stated, all our ski holidays include:
  • Great accomodation
  • 24 hour local support
  • A few bumps and bruises!