Chamonix is often seen as a steep and deep resort, loved for its off-piste and therefore not a great resort for family skiing holidays. This however is not a fair representation, as Chamonix has two great family ski areas in La Tour and Les Houches. The latter is particularly geared to family skiing with a great ski school, a snow garden at the base of the resort (Jardin des Neiges) for the small children, a travelator at the top of the mountain and short chair set in a gentle sunny bowl, and great blues and reds to build confidence.
The other great factor regarding a family ski Chamonix holiday is related to the standard of chalets available. The catered chalet market in Chamonix is competitive and strong and therefore differentiation has led to a sharp rise in the standard of chalet accommodation in this ski resort. Most chalets here are of a luxury chalet standard in other resorts. And therefore the luxury catered chalets are typically what it states on the label, real luxury.
And judging by the huge demand for the peak school holiday ski weeks of Christmas, New Year, and Half-Term, the secret regarding how good Chamonix is, and les Houches in particular are regarding family ski chalets and as a resort, is no longer such a well kept secret.
Next week we'll focus on the best ski in ski out chalets that are ideal for family skiing in Chamonix.
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