Hotel Le Prieuré
Great central location, close to the vibrant centre of Chamonix!
- Hotel
- Bed and Breakfast
- Centrally Located
- Renovated in 2015 to a High Standard
- Wellness Area with Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room
Overview
Description
Riding the renovation wave in 2015, the hotel’s decor reflects the surrounding Savoyard region. Wood clad and dotted with colourful fabrics the hotel is modern but with classic touches – such as the red ropes of past mountaineers. And each room boasts a south-facing balcony offering amazing views over the Mont Blanc Massif.
There are three restaurant areas: the general restaurant; light and airy, the Rôtisser which offers delicious spit-roasted chicken and a lodge-style area where you can enjoy Haute-Savoie cuisine such as croziflette steeped in reblochon or rustic fondue.
Rooms
Mont Blanc Room Featuring a double bed or two twin beds, some can accommodate a third bed, private en suite and view of Mont Blanc. Approx. 22-25m2, sleeps max. 3
Aiguille de Chamonix Room Featuring one double or two twin beds some can accommodate a third person, unobstructed views of the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Private en suite with shower or bath. Approx. 22 - 15m2, sleeps max. 3
Facilities
The facilities at the Chalet Hotel le Prieuré include:
- Restaurant le Rôtissier – specialist in spit-roasted chicken and quality produce
- Haute-Savoie restaurant – Savoy specialities with lashings of reblochon
- Bar with fireplace
- Wellness area
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Parking
- 24/7 small meals and desserts – eat at the bar or in your room
- Large conference room in a separate building next to the hotel
- Luggage room
Accommodation Attributes
Accommodation Facilities
About Chamonix
Chamonix skiing
Chamonix is one of the French Alps' flagship resorts, one of its busiest hubs and has some of the best, most challenging skiing too. An expert's paradise, with extensive lift-served off-piste runs including the iconic Vallée Blanche, and some serious high altitude runs at Grands Montets and Brévent. At busy times, you can barely move around central Chamonix for all of the huge off-piste skis, serious looking backpacks and rugged mountain guides.
Chamonix can work for beginners and intermediates too though, you just need to know where to look. Le Tour and Les Houches both offer gentle terrain and tree-lined pistes where you can shelter if the weather closes in. However, you've got to understand Chamonix as it won't suit everyone. It's split into 5 distinct and very seperate ski areas and you will need to use the Chamonix Valley transport system to do the whole thing justice. Le Tour and Les Houches for example are at opposite ends of the valley, nearly 20km apart. The bus and train services are excellent, but having to travel between ski areas isn't every beginner's cup of tea.
The more adventurous will also find that Courmayeur in Italy and even Verbier in Switzerland are accessible for a day trip from Chamonix.
Chamonix is one of the finest ski resorts in the French Alps and offers something for everyone. You must be prepared to put in the effort to get the most out of Chamonix, but if you are then you will find a wealth of Alpine experiences that will have you coming back for years to come.
Chamonix ski resort
Chamonix is a large, bustling town in its own right. Totally different to the purpose built resorts on offer elsewhere in the region. It has a large year-round population and the resort amenities are like no other. The large pedestrianised centre offers a huge choice of shops, bar restaurants and nightclubs. There's even a casino and the range of off-slope activities can seem endless. If you have non-skiers in your group then Chamonix should be at the top of your list as it can keep everyone entertained.
To top it off, Chamonix is located only 1 hour from Geneva, making it one of the shortest transfers. Uniquely, Chamonix manages to combine this lightening fast transfer with true high-altitude and glacier skiing. Other resorts with similar transfer times (Morzine, for example) can't offer the same high altitude skiing.
