Argentiere Ski Holidays

Beginner Skiers

There are some good beginner slopes at Argentiere, but the emphasis is on more difficult runs, so it might be more comfortable for some learners to head to Le Tour, which is close by and has great wide open groomed beginner slopes.

intermediate skiers

Intermediates will find plenty of good blue pistes, and can also head to the Grand Montets, Flegere and Brevent areas. The red runs at Argentiere will push intermediates to take their skiing to the next level.

expert skiers

Argentiere is an expert skier's paradise! Some of the most challenging skiing in the Alps can be found here, and if you love adrenaline, then it is definitely the ski area for you. From the Grand Montets gullies and couloirs to the 2000 m vertical drop from the summit to Argentiere, to the awesome Rectiligne gully - you'll never want to leave the slopes. 

While the ski school instructors have plenty of places to teach beginners the basics, confident skiers shouldn't rule out getting lessons here to. It's the perfect place to let an instructor safely teach you how to handle more difficult terrain.

Chamonix Sport Aventure
Chamonix Sport Aventure is a local Chamonix based multi-sports company offering all mountain activities in winter. The Chamonix Ski and Snowboard School offers ski and snowboard lessons and coaching for all levels from beginners to expert as well as off-piste ski and snowboard guiding, heliskiing, and there is even a Chamonix Mont Blanc Ski Tour. All their ski and snowboard snstructors and ski mountain guides are fully qualified with State French Diploma, from the famous National State Academy of Chamonix. They all have full insurance and speak fluent English.
www.chamonix-sport-aventure.com

Après Ski

There's a vibrant nightlife at Argentiere, with 20 bars and 3 nightclubs offering a range of choice.  The Office Bar is the centre of activity, and a great place to meet people and check out live music, then try heading on to Rusticana or The Stone Bar to continue into the night. On the Grand Montets mountain, you can find great food at La Crèmerie du Glacier, surrounded by woods. Rusticana does a delicious wide mix of food, and The Stone Bar serves good pizza. For even more (or livelier) après-ski options, head over to Chamonix, known for its fantastic nightlife.

off the mountain 

There's a good set-up for off the slopes treats at Argentiere, with much to entertain you. Warm up in the heated outdoor pool, go ice skating, shopping or get your body slope-ready in the fitness room. Equally fun: snowshoeing, walking trails, skidoo, parapenting, bowling, a cinema, squash, indoor tennis, climbing and helicopter flights.

by air

Argentiere is very convenient to get to with short transfer times from the nearby airports. The closest is Geneva (70 km), followed by Chambery (80 km) and Lyon Saint-Exupery (150km).

by train

You can jump on the TGV to Saint-Gervais, and then get a 35km transfer or a regional train to Argentiere. 

by car 

The driving distance from Calais to Argentiere is 563miles (7hrs50). From Calais, take the A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Mâcon then the ‘Autoroute Blanche' Motorway (A40 Mâcon - Cluses) and exit Chamonix. Follow the signs to Argentière (4km from Chamonix) on the N506.