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New Year Short Breaks to Chamonix - 5 nights

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2* Hotel Des Lacs – 5 nights - Bed & Breakfast

Location: Chamonix

Chamonix sits at the foot of Europe’s highest mountain - the awesome Mont Blanc - and offers superb skiing combined with some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Alps. The town itself has a traditional yet cosmopolitan atmosphere and a buzzing après ski scene that is developing a reputation to match that of the skiing. The town caters for every visitor with upmarket boutiques, restaurants to suit every taste, bars, casinos, bowling alley and a sports centre with ice rink.

Your holiday price includes: Return flights from London City to Geneva, free return airport transfers and 5 nights accommodation on bed & breakfast board basis.

Accommodation description

Located 1.5km from the centre of town overlooking the Chamonix lakes is the Hotel les Lacs. This small family run hotel offers a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and uncomplicated B&B accommodation. All rooms have ensuite and the hotel boasts a sunny terrace facing the Mont Blanc. For skiweekends.com clients return day and night shuttles to the ski areas and central Chamonix are included as part of the package price. These are provided by the Hotel Le Vert located next door as a unique service to our clients to give easy access to the great skiing and night life of Chamonix at no addiitonal cost. In addition public bus stops taking you into the centre of Chamonix and to the ski lifts are close by. The hotel has a breakfast room, small bar and lift.

Bed and Breakfast is buffet style with a choice of fresh bread, croissants, cereals, boiled eggs, yoghurts, fruit tea or coffee. The nearest restaurant and lively bar is only 50m away at the Hotel Le Vert next door.

Facilities available at the hotel include

A Pro Hire Ski Shop next door
Lively Bar next door at the Hotel Vert
Room facilities
Standard rooms offer:
- Private bathroom
- TV
- Telephone
Food and beverage: The hotel has a Breakfast Room and Bar. Breakfast is buffet style with a choice of fresh bread, croissants, cereals, boiled eggs, yoghurts, fruit tea or coffee.
Kids facilities: The resort is not ideal for children.
In our opinion
“Enjoy stunning scenery at the hotel's sunny terrace facing the Mont Blanc as well as a relaxing atmosphere. Chamonix is the perfect weekend skiing destination, short transfers from Geneva, excellent ski area and all the amenities of a small town in the Alps.”
Useful information
- Currency: Euro
- Language: French
- Visa: Not required for British/EU passport holders
- Time difference: GMT +1
Single supplement: No sole occupancy
Infants: Not available (adults sharing only)
Please note: The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/MasterCard - 2%. Amex or Diners is not accepted.
Optional extras
- Ski Packs: Pre-booking lift passes, ski/board hire and ski/board lessons offers many advantages. You will be contacted after the booking request has been made to book these services.
Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.

Destination Airport

Geneva International Airport

Airport Information

Country

Switzerland

Address

Geneva International Airport, PO Box 100, CH-1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland

Country Code

Telephone

(0)22 717 7111

Fax

(0)22 798 4377

E-mail

info@gva.ch

Website

www.gva.ch/en

Location

The airport is located 5km (3 miles) north of Geneva

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

1 (with Swiss and French sectors)

Driving Directions

The main Swiss sector of the airport is accessible from the N1 airport motorway. From France, take the A40 (motorway) to the border and then the N1. In order to avoid Swiss territory entirely, drive direct to the French sector via Ferney-Voltaire, near Collonges on the D-984; at Ferney-Voltaire, follow the signs for Geneva and, just before Swiss customs, take the road on the right to the airport French sector.

Car Parking

There are short- and long-term parking facilities with direct access to the airport. An economy car park is also available for long-term parking. There is a dedicated car park for the French sector. For further information, call the Centre de Contrôle des Parkings (tel: (0)22 717 7099).

Car Hire

Companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Holiday Auto, National/Alamo and Sixt in the Swiss sector, and Avis, National/Citer, Europcar and Hertz in the French sector.

Public Transport

Rail: Geneva railway station is 300m (328 yards) from the Departures and Arrivals floors; all trains stop at central Geneva-Cornavin, in the city centre, and there are also direct trains to destinations throughout Switzerland and Europe. Road: Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport, departing from outside Arrivals. Ambassador (tel: (0)22 731 4141) also offers a limousine service. Bus: Buses stop outside Departures and Arrivals. Bus no.10 runs to central Geneva, and bus no.18 to the UN. Bus services from the French sector connect to regional French towns and various international routes to destinations in Spain, Portugal and Eastern Europe. AeroSki Bus provides services from the airport to many of the French ski stations.

Information and Help Desks

Information desks (tel: (0)22 717 7105) are located on the Arrivals level and in the transit area. The French sector has independent services. There are various tourist information offices for both Swiss and French regions, located in the Arrivals areas of each sector.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office and mobile telephone hire are all available. Eating and drinking: There is a range of bars, cafés and restaurants. Shopping: Shopping includes duty-free. Luggage: A porter service is available. There is a lost property office on the public concourse and at the train station. Left-luggage facilities and lockers are available at the train station. Other facilities: There are pharmacies, showers, a medical centre and a nursery.

Conference and Business Facilities

SkyCom business centre (tel: (0)22 717 7800) offers eight private offices with PC, fax and modem, 11 conference rooms (seating from four to 120 people), secretarial and translation services and a catering service. There is also a business corner offering basic photocopying, fax and telephone facilities.

Disabled Facilities

The public areas and car park are fully accessible for wheelchairs. Assistance is available for passengers with disabilities (tel: (0)22 799 3346). Passengers should request any special assistance when booking their ticket.

Airport Hotels

The Movenpick Airport Hotel (tel: (0)22 717 1603) is a short walk from the airport; alternatively, a shuttle bus departs for the hotel from outside Arrivals. Hotels located near the airport with a free shuttle bus service include the Chavannes-de-Bogis (tel: (0)22 960 8181), Crowne Plaza (tel: (0)22 747 0202), Express by Holiday Inn (tel: (0)22 939 3939), NH Tulip Inn (tel: (0)22 989 9506) and Ramada Park Hotel (tel: (0)22 710 3000) in Switzerland, and the Holiday Inn Thoiry (tel: (0)4 5099 1999) and Novotel (tel: 33 (0)4 5040 8523) in the French sector. Hotel reservations can be made via Geneva Tourism and AMDACO, in the Arrivals area.