Chamonix, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
Destination guide
Some of the best off-piste skiing in the world, buzzing nightlife and fantastic scenery – this charming resort has been enchanting mountain lovers for 150 years.
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Hotel des Dromonts
Avoriaz, Auverge-Rhone-Alpes, France
- https://en.hoteldesdromonts.com
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Last updated: 30 December, 2023
Quirky, fun and with hardly a right angle in sight – welcome to the Hotel des Dromonts. The eclectic design is 1960 meets 2050 – retro yet futuristic (with lots of curves). You can’t get more central when exploring the Portes du Soleil – skiing is from the front door, making this an ideal choice for beginners or families.
Guests can choose from an assortment of rooms, from pod-like dens with built-in furniture, to family suites. There are two highly-rated restaurants plus a small wellness area – the relaxation room, with its suspended, cocoon-like armchairs, is the ultimate post-ski, chill-out space.
Resort
Set atop a dramatic clifftop, the purpose-built resort of Avoriaz is car-free – horse-drawn sleighs carry guests’ luggage to their hotel. Pistes weave through the village, dotted with hotels and bars (the bars have a good atmosphere in happy hour).
Avoriaz is the highest, most snow-sure resort in the Portes du Soleil; its half-pipe and three terrain parks make it a popular choice for snowboarders. Beyond Avoriaz, in the vast playground of the Porte du Soleil, are 650km of pistes suited to all abilities.
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General amenities
Key facilities
Airport transfers: Not available
Beach: None
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking: Not available
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga
Food & drink
All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
Ski facilities
Close to lift
Ski in ski out
Shuttle to slopes
Ski rentals onsite
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Room types
Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts
Room facilities
Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Hot tub (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi
Bedding options
2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed
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