Chamonix, France
About Chamonix
Chamonix is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts year-round, offering thrilling activities like skiing, mountaineering, and hiking in breathtaking alpine scenery. Beyond its extreme sports, Chamonix charms with its quaint downtown, filled with cozy cafés and boutiques.
Community ratings
Cost
Well-known
Nature
Romantic
Nightlife
Chamonix highlights
Average temperature in February
4 °C / 39 °F
High season months
December, January, February, March, April
Local currency
Euro (EUR)
Local language
French
Closest Airports
- Geneva Cointrin International Airport (CH) - 68.4 km (42.5 mi)
- Chambéry-Savoie Airport (FR) - 83.3 km (51.8 mi)
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (FR) - 140.6 km (87.4 mi)
Fun fact
Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924.