Villas in Chamonix
Chamonix suits skiers and walkers who want a year-round mountain town, roughly an hour's drive from Geneva airport. The ski areas are separate and spread along the valley, so there is no single ski-in, ski-out base, and few homes have a pool.
- Villas
- 113
- From, per week
- £270
About Chamonix
Chamonix is a Haute-Savoie commune of around 8,700 people, with its valley floor close to 1,000 m and Mont Blanc just to the south. It hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924. Three separate ski areas, Grands Montets, Brévent-Flégère and Balme, run along the valley from Le Tour down to Les Houches. Grands Montets has the highest and most extreme slopes, while Les Houches is the only area with runs below the treeline. The homes are gathered in and around Chamonix rather than strung across the valley, so most are a bus or short drive from a lift. Chambre Neuf stays open until 2am, though the largest nightclub can be empty out of season. Cable cars can be shut by weather at any time of year.
Is Chamonix right for you?
- Best for
- Skiers, walkers and climbers who want a real mountain town
- Not for you if
- You want ski-in, ski-out, because the ski areas are spread along the valley and linked by bus.
Near Chamonix
Aiguille du Midi
A cable car rises to over 3,800 m, and the top stays cold even in midsummer; reserve ahead at peak times.
Mer de Glace
Reached by the 5.1 km Montenvers cog railway, which opened in 1909 and runs from spring to autumn depending on conditions.
Courmayeur
The Italian resort on the far side of the 11.6 km Mont Blanc tunnel, which opened in 1965.
Les Houches
The lower end of the valley's ski terrain, the only area with slopes below the treeline and the usual choice for families.
Martigny
A Swiss town linked to Vallorcine by the Mont Blanc Express, a metre-gauge rail service.
Getting to Chamonix
Geneva is the usual airport, 88 km away and about an hour by road on the A40. Shuttles such as Chamexpress run from the airport all year. In winter, TGV trains run to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Le Fayet), where a local train continues to Chamonix. Once there, buses and trains between Servoz and Vallorcine are free with the guest card.
When to go to Chamonix
Winter is ski season, and lift-pass holders ride the valley buses free. The Mont Blanc pass also covers Courmayeur. In summer the Tour du Mont Blanc takes about ten days, and the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc runs every August, so rooms are in demand then. The Mer de Glace railway runs from spring to autumn, and the Aiguille du Midi is cold in any month.
Villas in Chamonix
3-Bedroom Home, Chamonix
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+7 more
from£639
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Chamonix
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£401
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Chamonix
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
8
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceWashing Machine+7 more
2-star property
2-star property
Le Triolet
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
4
1
0
MicrowaveFridgeInternet+4 more
from£50
per night
1-star property
3-star property
Le Chalet Suisse
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£155
per night
2-star property
Clos du Savoy
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
2
1
0
TerraceWashing MachineFridge+5 more
from£73
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Chamonix
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
8
3
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£529
per night
Chalet La Source
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
8
4
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+8 more
Chalet Les Praz
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
8
4
0
DishwasherFireplaceGarden+10 more
2-Bedroom Home, Chamonix
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveInternet+6 more
from£419
per night
Chalet des Souchettes
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
10
5
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£1198
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Chamonix
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£245
per night
Chalet de l'Ours (Bärenhütte)
Chamonix, Savoie - Haute Savoie, France
10
5
0
DishwasherFireplaceGarden+9 more
2-star property
4-star property
Chamonix villa holidays: questions answered
Which ski areas are there in Chamonix?
Three main ones run along the valley from Le Tour to Les Houches: Brévent-Flégère, Balme and Grands Montets. The Vallée Blanche is an off-piste run from the Aiguille du Midi. Les Houches is the gentler, family-friendly end.
How far is Chamonix from Geneva airport?
The drive is 88 km, about an hour on the A40 motorway. Shared airport shuttles such as Chamexpress also run year-round, and in winter TGV trains reach Saint-Gervais-les-Bains for a local connection.
Is Chamonix worth visiting in summer?
Yes. Walkers have the Tour du Mont Blanc and glacier hikes, and the Aiguille du Midi cable car and Mer de Glace railway run in season. The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc fills the valley every August.
Do you get a free bus pass in Chamonix?
Guests who pay the commune's tourist tax receive a guest card, which allows free travel on trains and buses between Servoz and Vallorcine. Lift-pass holders also ride the valley buses free in winter.
Can you drive from Chamonix to Italy?
Yes. The Mont Blanc tunnel is 11.6 km long, opened in 1965, and links Chamonix to Courmayeur. Courmayeur is also covered by the Mont Blanc ski pass.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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