Located at the head of the Chamonix Valley, Argentiere is most well known for its access to the challenging slopes and wide open powder fields of Les Grands Montets. A favourite with advanced and expert skiers, the ski area encorporates an array of off piste and glacier skiing, along with a mixture of steep red and black runs, moguls and hidden couloirs. Access to the slopes is via Les Grands Montets cable car which ascends to an impressive 3275 metres, offering incredible panoramic views of the Massif de Mont Blanc. Argentiere can be reached by bus from Chamonix - a regular service operates free of charge to all those holiding a valid ski pass. Argentiere village itself is a small, yet welcoming community, typically Savoyard in character and a calmer alternative to busy Chamonix. With a choice of bars, good restaurants and a nightclub, the village has plenty to keep holiday makers occupied during apres ski and later into the evening.
