One of the first blogs of the Ski Chamonix blog we thought we would start with the first resort to ski in Chamonix, Les Houches. Situated at the entrance of the Chamonix Valley, Les Houches was recently in the press over the New Year with the supposed visit of a famous golfers wife, and described as the exclusive ski resort by the worlds press. Whether the reports are true or otherwise is subject to much speculation but regardless of this, it is very much the up and coming neighbourhood in the Chamonix Valley.
Whilst Chamonix's ski reputation is for the steep and deep, and for great powder skiing, Les Houches is the friendly end, loved by all for its tree line skiing, and particularly appealing for family ski groups, beginners, and intermediates. This said, there is plenty to keep the hardy skier entertained in between the trees and many an expert will be seen carving the moguls underneath the lifts, the Prarion Gondola a particular favourite.
Les Houches also has two of the best mountain restaurants, the Vieilles Luge and the Taniere, both traditional mountain huts full of charm and serving great food.
A great resort for family skiing, mixed ability parties, beginners with its travelator at the top of the mountain on the green slope, and intermediates.
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