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Key facts
| Resort | 1240 m |
|---|---|
| Slopes | 1035-3840 m |
| Lifts | 42 |
| Pistes | 115 km |
| Price index | 105 |
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The upside
- Stunning views wherever you are
- A lot of very tough terrain, especially off-piste
- Other resorts covered on extended lift pass
- Easy access by road, rail and air; the valley is an excellent short break destination
The downside
- Several separate mountains in Chamonix valley: mixed ability groups are likely to have to split up
- Bad weather can shut the best runs
- Still some old lifts, and queues in key spots
- Few good mountain restaurants
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Summary
Argentière is an old village in a splendid setting at the head of the Chamonix valley – below the Grands Montets. The Glacier d’Argentière pokes down towards it and the Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc dominate the scene down the valley. There’s a lot of modern development, but the village retains a certain rustic appeal. The couloirs, gullies and abundant off-piste of the Grand Montets appeal mainly to experts, but confident intermediates can tackle the steep black and red pistes. This is a handy base for reaching the easier slopes at Balme too. Regular buses serve all the main ski areas, but they can get crowded and aren’t always reliable.
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Key facts
| Resort | 1240 m |
|---|---|
| Slopes | 1035-3840 m |
| Lifts | 42 |
| Pistes | 115 km |
| Price index | 105 |
Linked resorts