CHAMONIX
Hôtel Mont-Blanc
A white façade and blue shutters. A five-star hotel with interiors redesigned by Sybille de Margerie.
Hotel
62 allée du Majestic
62 allée du Majestic
JOURNAL NO. 01 · FRANCE · HAUTE-SAVOIE
Chamonix.
“They each have their own appearance, shape, light and sounds. […] the valley of Chamonix is a temple.”
Victor Hugo
Fragment d’un voyage aux Alpes, August 1825 · translated from the French
ESCAPES · CHAMONIX
La Mer de Glace.
Returning to the same place.
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PLACES · CHAMONIX
La Rose du Pont.
It looks beautiful. And it tastes good.
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ESCAPES · CHAMONIX
Skyway.
The Madonna and the moon.
The photograph I hadn’t planned.
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PLACES · CHAMONIX
Le Pèle.
Dinner and the night.
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HISTORIES · CHAMONIX
Christophe Profit.
Petit Dru, 30 June 1982.
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HISTORIES · CHAMONIX
Vincendon & Henry.
Mont Blanc, hiver 1956–1957.
Read the storySomewhere to stay.
Three hotels in central Chamonix.
CHAMONIX
Grand Hôtel des Alpes
On the pedestrian street beside the Arve. Rooms and suites in the historic centre.
CHAMONIX
Hameau Albert 1er
Run by the Carrier family since 1903. Rooms, suites and chalets set in grounds close to the centre.
Hotel
38 route du Bouchet
38 route du Bouchet
Follow your curiosity.
Mountain views, a train and four places to eat.
6 places
A few ideas
for your stay.
Choose your pace. We’ll put together a suggested itinerary using the places in this journal.
Mix and match these ideas as you like. Check availability and make bookings directly with each venue.
AN ITINERARY FROM THE JOURNAL
Before setting off, check the weather, opening times and access conditions. Mountain days can be swapped around.
Check the precipitation radar · Check official opening informationReturn.
See things differently.
I live in Chamonix. This valley opens my travel journal, through the places I love and the photographs I take here.
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