Hotel Lyret, Chamonix

France

Hotel Lyret

France

Great choice for guests who like classic style & close to the ever-popular apres scene in Chamonix

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Hotel
Bed and Breakfast
1000m to slopes
In Resort Centre
Bar & Lounge
Sauna & steam room
Ski & Boot Room
Free Wi-fi

Overview

The Hotel Lyret in Chamonix makes a great base for a laid-back ski holiday in this world-famous resort. The Le Brévent ski area’s a short bus ride away after a stroll to the central stop. And as for the town – full of lively bars and restaurants – it's just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel’s front doors. When you're done exploring, chill out in the sauna or steam room and recharge the legs for another ski day.

It's classic alpine looks-wise, with wood-panelled walls set against a backdrop of snow-dusted pines. Inside, there’s a playful touch – imagine tree pillars with faces – and rooms that mix rustic wood with soft, calming colours. They’re simple but comfy, and you’ll wake up to views of either the Aiguille du Midi peak or Mont Blanc mountain each morning.

Fuel up with a breakfast buffet – think fresh pastries, some hot options like bacon and all the Continental classics. Come evening, the lounge-bar's a great hangout. Sink into a striped sofa, sip a cocktail and swap stories about your day on the slopes.

Description

Location

3 minutes’ walk to the resort centre

10 minutes’ walk to the Chamonix Centre or Place Mont Blanc bus stops (approx. 5 minutes’ ride to the Planpraz gondola at Le Brévent ski area and 10-25 minutes’ ride to the 4 other ski areas in the Chamonix Valley)

13 minutes’ walk to the train station

14 minutes’ walk to the Le Savoy ski school meeting point for tuition starting on Sunday – or get picked up to meet at Le Tour or Argentiere from Monday (service provided by Evolution 2 ski school when you add tuition to your booking)

14 minutes’ walk to the nursery slopes

20-25 minutes’ walk to the Planpraz gondola

Rooms

All rooms are non-smoking and have a flatscreen TV, bathrobes, hairdryer, telephone and safe. There is also a shared fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities on each floor in communal corridors.

Twin room (approx. 18m²) – sleeps 2: Twin or double bedroom, private bath with shower and WC. These rooms have views of the Aiguille du Midi.

Twin room (approx. 20m²) – sleeps 2: Twin or double bedroom, private shower or bath and WC. These rooms have views of Mont Blanc.

Cots are available to hire, free of charge, on request.

Facilities

sauna/steam room
bar
lounge
fireplace
fitness room
boot room with lockers and heated boot rack
pool table
free WiFi
lift to all floors
public parking available in the resort (subject to availability and charges may apply)

Catering

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · vegetarian options are available

Please note: This hotel can’t cater for vegan/gluten-free diets.

About Chamonix

Chamonix skiing

Chamonix is one of the French Alps' flagship resorts, one of its busiest hubs and has some of the best, most challenging skiing too. An expert's paradise, with extensive lift-served off-piste runs including the iconic Vallée Blanche, and some serious high altitude runs at Grands Montets and Brévent. At busy times, you can barely move around central Chamonix for all of the huge off-piste skis, serious looking backpacks and rugged mountain guides.

Chamonix can work for beginners and intermediates too though, you just need to know where to look. Le Tour and Les Houches both offer gentle terrain and tree-lined pistes where you can shelter if the weather closes in. However, you've got to understand Chamonix as it won't suit everyone. It's split into 5 distinct and very seperate ski areas and you will need to use the Chamonix Valley transport system to do the whole thing justice. Le Tour and Les Houches for example are at opposite ends of the valley, nearly 20km apart. The bus and train services are excellent, but having to travel between ski areas isn't every beginner's cup of tea.

The more adventurous will also find that Courmayeur in Italy and even Verbier in Switzerland are accessible for a day trip from Chamonix.

Chamonix is one of the finest ski resorts in the French Alps and offers something for everyone. You must be prepared to put in the effort to get the most out of Chamonix, but if you are then you will find a wealth of Alpine experiences that will have you coming back for years.

Chamonix ski resort

Chamonix is a large, bustling town in its own right. Totally different to the purpose built resorts on offer elsewhere in the region. It has a large year-round population and the resort amenities are like no other. The large pedestrianised centre offers a huge choice of shops, bar restaurants and nightclubs. There's even a casino and the range of off-slope activities can seem endless. If you have non-skiers in your group then Chamonix should be at the top of your list as it can keep everyone entertained.

To top it off, Chamonix is located only 1 hour from Geneva, making it one of the shortest transfers. Uniquely, Chamonix manages to combine this lightening fast transfer with true high-altitude and glacier skiing. Other resorts with similar transfer times (Morzine, for example) can't offer the same combination.

Resort Attributes

Alpine Charm

Choice of Restaurants

Extensive Shopping

Good For Non-Skiers

Good For Snowboarding

Great Off-Piste

High Altitude

Large Ski Area

Lively Night Life

Lively and Young

Reliable Snow