Les Praz-de-Chamonix Travel Guide

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Magnificent mountain chain L'arête des grands Montets with left the hump of Petite Aiguille Verte 3512 m, in the middle the sharp needle of the Pointe de Gigord 3475 m, and right Pointe Farrar 3660 m, just North from Aiguille Carree 3716 m(extreme right rising up); all somewhat North of Aiguille Verte 4122 m, at 21 Januari 2016 with fresh snow! Photo taken from the hotel at 1065 m height and a distance of some 6 km of this ridge.
Magnificent mountain chain L'arête des grands Montets with left the hump of Petite Aiguille Verte 3512 m, in the middle the sharp needle of the Pointe de Gigord 3475 m, and right Pointe Farrar 3660 m, just North from Aiguille Carree 3716 m(extreme right rising up); all somewhat North of Aiguille Verte 4122 m, at 21 Januari 2016 with fresh snow! Photo taken from the hotel at 1065 m height and a distance of some 6 km of this ridge.
Panoramic view of Les Drus 3751m (the rocky peak in the middle) with somewhat left the snowy top of Aiguille Verte 4122m
Panoramic view at The Drus 3751 m, with Aiguille Verte 4122 m behind it (the white saddle left of it). The sharp rocky peak in between hes 2 is the Pic sans nom 3791 m. The pure withe hump left is the Petite Aiguille Verte 3512 m, and the almost square peak more in the center is the Aiguille Carree 3716 m. The photolocation was just beside the main road between Chamonix and Argentiere, at a height of some 1060 m and 5 to 6 km distance from these peaks. The Drus rise up over more than 1000 m above the glacier in front of it!

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Top hotels in Les Praz-de-Chamonix

L’Arveyron Open House

L’Arveyron Open House

3 out of 5
1650 Rte du Bouchet Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Haute-Savoie
Stay at this hotel in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (198 reviews)
No slippers provided

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

L’Arveyron Open House
Hotel Les Lanchers

Hotel Les Lanchers

3 out of 5
1459 Route des Praz Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Haute-Savoie
Stay at this ski hotel in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free ski shuttle. Popular attractions Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (278 reviews)
Quiet area, 5 min walk to ski lift, good breakfast, attentive staff, powerful shower

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel Les Lanchers
La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix

La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix

4 out of 5
823, Allée Recteur Payot Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
The price is ฿25,864 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
฿25,864
฿28,642 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean rooms, great service, really good breakfast, great staff, and a great floor show. The bar was a fun scene. Dated rooms with funky lighting. One thing to be aware of is that not all rooms have a ski locker associated with the room. Location is great. Easy to get up the hill or to walk to town. ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix
Héliopic Hôtel & Spa

Héliopic Hôtel & Spa

4 out of 5
50 place de l'Aiguille du Midi Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Haute-Savoie
The price is ฿4,226 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿4,226
฿4,840 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Great area with excellent amenities - spa was lovely!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Héliopic Hôtel & Spa
Best Western Plus Pays du Mont Blanc

Best Western Plus Pays du Mont Blanc

4 out of 5
3 Carrefour De La Charlotte Passy Haute-savoie
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,291 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,291
฿3,804 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Passy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Flaine Ski Resort and Bouchet Ski ...
9/10 Wonderful! (222 reviews)
Clean, quiet, convenient. Great stay.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Pays du Mont Blanc
RockyPop Chamonix - Les Houches

RockyPop Chamonix - Les Houches

3 out of 5
1476 Avenue des Alpages Les Houches
The price is ฿2,113 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿2,113
฿2,450 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Les Houches. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
You have to get the bus to the sloops and these can be very busy at the beginnig and end of the day

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

RockyPop Chamonix - Les Houches
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Les Praz-de-Chamonix

L'Arve river through the woods behind Les Praz.

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Les Tines

Spas and mountain views are some things travellers note about Les Tines. Check out Chamonix Golf Club or Les Praz - Flegere Ski Lift while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Les Tines
Panorama des Mont Blanc-Massivs

Le Lavancher

The mountain views and sporting events are just a few features travellers like about Le Lavancher. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Chavanne Ski Lift and Chamonix Golf Club are a few top places to visit.

Le Lavancher
Aiguille du Midi glacier as viewed from Chamonix, France

Chamonix City Centre

4.5/5(163 area reviews)

Chamonix City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its picture-perfect mountain views, relaxing spas and popular ski slopes. You might want to check out attractions like Le Brevent Cable Car or Centre Commercial Alpina while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Chamonix City Centre
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Les Pèlerins

While Les Pèlerins isn't home to many top sights, Aiguille du Midi Cable Car and Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift are some notable places to visit nearby.

Les Pèlerins
View to Mont Blanc and Glacier

Les Bossons

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Unique features of Les Bossons include the skiing and mountain views. Make a stop by Glacier des Bossons Chairlift or Bossons Glacier while you're exploring the area.

Les Bossons
Argentiere showing street scenes and a small town or village

Argentière

Argentière is noteworthy for its skiing, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lognan Ski Lift and La Pierre à Ric.

Argentière


Les Praz-de-Chamonix Travel Guide