Planning your Chamonix Ski holiday
Accommodation
Want a better idea of what a ski week in Chamonix will cost you? Want to know how to budget for your ski holiday and don't want to leave anything out?
You can either go with one of the catered chalet companies or other tour operators which provide package deals or you can plan your holiday in Chamonix from scratch yourself.
Here's a quick overview of what else you might need during your ski holiday besides Accommodation and a general idea on how much it costs.
Prices will vary according to the provider and the service included. This is for a general idea only.
Ski Lifts Prices
A 6 day adult Chamonix Le Pass costs 205 Euros
A 6 day adult Mont Blanc Unlimited pass costs 250 Euros
The basic difference between the two passes is that the Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass allows you to go up the Aiguille du Midi and the top of the Grands Montets as well as over into Italy.
Click here for more information on Winter Ski Passes & Lifts Prices in Chamonix
Ski Equipment Rental and other Winter Equipment
Since many air carriers expect customers to pay extra for their ski baggage, it sometimes makes sense to rent.
Here's a general idea of a week's ski, snowboard, snowshoe and cross country ski rental. Click here for the Rental Shop page
| ADULTS SKI Beginner Ski package 6, 7 days of Skis Boots Poles = 82€ 6, 7 days of Skis Poles = 62€ Intermediate Ski package 6, 7 days of Skis Boots Poles = 104€ 6, 7 days of Skis Poles = 78€ Advanced Ski package 6, 7 days of Skis Boots Poles = 136€ 6, 7 days of Skis Poles = 102€ Euros Expert Ski package 6, 7 days of Skis Boots Poles = 156€ 6, 7 days of Skis Poles = 117€ |
KIDS (7 - 12 YEARS OLD) Standard Ski package 6, 7 days of Skis Boots Poles = 58€ 6, 7 days of Skis Poles = 44€ 6, 7 days of Helmet = 16€ Standard Snowboard package 6, 7 days of Snowboard Boots = 94€ 6, 7 days of Snowboard = 71€ 6, 7 days of Helmet = 16€ |
KIDS ( UNDER 7 YEARS OLD) Standard Ski package 6, 7 days of Skis Boots Poles = 47€ 6, 7 days of Skis Poles = 35€ 6, 7 days of Helmet = 16€ |
| SNOWSHOES 6,7 days of Snowshoes = 62€ |
ADULTS SNOWBOARD Standard Snowboard package 6, 7 days of Snowboard Boots = 136€ 6, 7 days of Snowboard = 102€ Expert Snowboard package 6, 7 days of Snowboard Boots = 156€ 6, 7 days of Snowboard = 117€ |
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING 6,7 days of Xcountry Skiing Set = 82€ |
Mountain Guides and Ski Instruction Prices
These prices vary from provider to provider but here is a GENERAL idea of the price for informative purposes only.
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High Mountain Guides and Mountain Leaders The Valley Blanche (excluding lifts) Private Off-piste skiing (excluding lifts) Ski Touring (excluding lifts) Ice climbing Winter Mountaineering |
Ski Instruction in Chamonix - Ski Schools and Independent Ski Instructors Ski & Snowboard Group Classes Private Ski & Snowboard instruction |
Getting here and Getting about in Chamonix
These prices vary from provider to provider but here is a GENERAL idea of the price for informative purposes only.
Airport Transfers
In the ski season, Shared Airport Transfers cost 15-40€ per person per transfer from Geneva airport. Waiting time and pick up/drop off points vary.
If you'd like a different sort of service, there are also Private Airport Transfers and Taxis.
In Chamonix
During the day there is the Chamonix Bus, free with your ski pass.
The SNCF train up and down the valley is free with your Carte d'Hôte.
If you are planning staying out late and don't live near town, you'll have to look into the Taxi option.
Eating and Drinking in Chamonix
How much does a meal cost in Chamonix? It all depends on what you want to eat, but here's a general idea.
Restaurants
One course meal with some beer in a pub style restaurant = approx 25€
Traditional Savoyarde dinner, set menus 18-35€
Visit our Chamonix.net Restaurants section
Bars / Cafés
Coffee (espresso): 1.20 - 1.50€
A half pint beer: 2.50€ - 3.00€
Cocktail: 7 - 8 €
Sandwich with one drink = approx: 8-10€
Visit our Bar section
