Hameau de la Pierre Blanche Apartments, Les Houches

France , Chamonix

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  • Spa & Wellness
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5/5
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  • Allee Des Diligences, 74130 Les Houches

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Children's Play Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Heated Boot Room

Chamonix at a glance

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Included in your ski holiday to Chamonix

  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Chamonix 
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on self-catering board basis

About Hameau de la Pierre Blanche Apartments

The luxurious Hameau de la Pierre Blanche Apartments in Les Houches are a great choice for families and groups looking for ski apartments with good access to the Chamonix ski area, they are just a short walk to the ski lifts and there is a bus stop nearby which gives you access to Chamonix and surrounding areas. An added bonus is there is a swimming pool and wellness facilities with a fitness area for you to make use of after skiing.

These spacious and stylish apartments are located in the quiet resort of Les Houches, providing a peaceful sanctuary after a hard days skiing. Admire the view of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks of Chamonix and warm up around the fireplace in the lounge area. The apartments are furnished to a high standard offering you comfort and convenience. All apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, lounge area and views of the surrounding area. You also have the added benefit of being able to use the wellness facilities. 

Spa and wellness facilities 

A magnificent spa with a large heated swimming pool, hot tubs, sauna, and steam room is available for your enjoyment at this property. Local spa treatments and massages can also be booked locally. 

  • Spa and wellness facilities including indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, solarium, sauna and steam room
  • Fitness room
  • Massages and spa treatments available (book and pay locally)

Additional information

  • Lounge with fire place
  • Free Wi-Fi 
  • Concierge services (book and pay locally)
  • Heated ski equipment storage room with lockers and boot room
  • Fondue and raclette sets are available (on request)
  • Grocery delivery service available (book and pay locally)
  • Sun terrace with mountain views 
  • Located at the foot of Mont Blanc 
  • Panoramic mountain views 
  • Lift
  • Reception 
  • Luggage room
  • Laundry services available (book and pay locally)
  • Car parking (pre book and pay locally)
  • Games room with board games, puzzles and cards
  • 300 metres to the ski lifts
  • Nearerst lift is the le Prarion Gondola
  • 300 metres to the bus stop
  • 30 minute bus journey to Chamonix Village
  • 1500 metres to the resort centre
  • 500 metres to the nursery slopes and ski school meeting point 

 

 

There apartments are on a self catering board basis. 

  • The local shops and restaurants are about 1.5 kilometres away, the nearest restaurant being around a fifteen minute walk away
  • The hotel offers a bakery service which is booked and paid for locally
  • Raclette and Fondue kits are available on request from the hotel reception

Alternatively, we've partnered up with Huski who provide premium oven ready meals across the French Alps. Huski will deliver your meals directly to your accommodation in time for your arrival, all you'll have to do is cook. If you'd like to know more, please click here for further details.

Board basis available: Self Catering

One bedroom apartments sleep two to four people and are around 35m². There is a twin bedroom and a pull-out sofa bed in the living area. These apartments are located on the ground floor, so will have a terrace area.

Two bedroom 'silver' apartments sleep three to six people and are approximately 40m². There is one twin bedroom and one double bedroom and an additional pull-out sofa bed in the living area. Some apartments are duplex.

Two bedroom 'gold' apartments sleep four to six people and are around 50m². There is one twin bedroom and one double bedroom and an additional pull-out sofa bed in the living area. These apartments have an additional shower room.

Three bedroom duplex apartments sleep four to eight people and are approximately 90m². There is one double bedroom and two twin bedrooms and an additional pull-out sofa bed in the living area. There is an additional shower and toilet room in most of these apartments.

All occupants including babies count towards the maximum occupancy. Beds are made on arrival, except sofa beds. End of stay is included excluding the kitchen, rubbish must be taken out and beds stripped before departure. One linen set with towels is included per person, per week.

Apartment facilities

  • Kitchenette equipped with 4-ceramic hobs, oven, fridge, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, kitchenware
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Living area
  • TV with English speaking channels
  • Wi-Fi
  • Condiment kit
  • Ski lockers
  • Safe
  • Bathrobe and slippers 
  • Toiletries
  • Bath with shower head attachment or shower room
  • WC
  • Baby cots are available (on request) for children under 2 years old
  • Baby safety gates, bottle warmers and highchairs available on request

Additional information

  • No. of apartments: 40
  • No. of buildings: 6
  • No. of floors: 3
  • Check in: 5pm
  • Check out: 10am 
  • Reception open daily (times confirmed locally)
  • Resort tax: €3.30 per person, per day. Under 18s free of charge
  • Refundable deposit: €400 required on arrival (credit cards accepted) 
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: No

Travel to Chamonix

Depart on: Saturdays

Fly into: Geneva or Chambery

Geneva transfer time: approx. 1 hour 30 mins by coach

Chambery transfer time: approx. 2 hours by coach

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Travel by air

Flights to Geneva and Chambery depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 4 April 2026.

Transfer time:

  • Geneva airport: approx. 1 hour 30 mins by coach
  • Chambéry airport: approx. 2 hours by coach

Private transfers and self drive are available. Please call to book.

Your transfer to Chamonix will stop as close as possible to your chosen accommodation. In some cases there may be a couple of minutes' walk due to regulations on where coaches can stop.

Transfers may be longer during bad weather conditions or French school holidays. French school holidays span 20 Dec 25-05 Jan 26, 07 Feb-10 Mar 26 and 04-25 Apr 26.

Inghams Rating: 5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Chamonix

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Snowboard

​Chamonix offers challenging terrains, vibrant nightlife, and stunning Mont Blanc views, making it a skier's paradise.

Runs

Blue: 50km
Red: 60km
Black: 40km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
150km
Resort altitude:
1035m
Ski Altitude:
1035m - 3842m
Snow Cannons:
86
Ski Lifts:
65
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
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Discover Chamonix

Set against truly spectacular scenery at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc, the resort's setting is both unique and breath-taking. Chamonix offers an excellent range of sporting and leisure facilities with an unrivalled nightlife whilst Les Houches is quieter but full of Alpine charm. 

Chamonix has been awarded two Flocon Vert snowflakes, demonstrating the resort's commitment to environmental preservation and highlighting its dedication to sustainable development. Guests can benefit from a guest card included with your accommodation, this gives you free access to the trains and buses in the Chamonix valley. The main fleet has a range of electric buses and hybrid buses to transport you around the valley. Chamonix has also begun the process of requesting UNESCO recognition for the Mont Blanc massif.

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Things to do in Chamonix

Take to the skies and admire Chamonix from above. Parapenting is a popular excursion in the Alpine regions as it is a unique and thrilling experience and you can see the mountains from a different point of view. Payable locally.

The Planards park has a range of unique mountain activities for the whole family to enjoy. 'SNOCC' is a French innovation which combines skiing and sledding, and allows the non skiers to have a go at gliding downhill. Open throughout the winter season, pay locally. 

Alternatively the luge coaster allows two people to speed down the 1.3km track which is filled with twists and turns.  The ride is open to all over three years old, and operates in all weather conditions. Payable locally.

With an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, indoor climbing and indoor tennis and a gym, there is something to keep you occupied at the Richard Bozon Sports Centre. 

Swap your skis or board for some skates and fly around the ice at the indoor Olympic sized rink at the Richard Bozon Sports Centre.  There is also an outdoor rink is also open throughout the winter season.

Support the Pioneers, Chamonix's local team when they play home matches which are generally on Saturday evenings. 

The Bowling Alley is open in the evening throughout the winter season. With eight lanes, an arcade, billiards room and mini golf,  it is a great evening out for the whole family. Drinks and snacks are available as well. Pay locally.

Chamonix has a number of designated sledging areas across the resort which are regularly maintained. Enjoy sledding in the Savoy beginners area in the centre of Chamonix. Located next to the magic carpet lift you will see a mound of snow that is heaped up and is generally enjoyed by those sledging. 

If you are not on skis, snowshoeing is an excellent way to enjoying the snowy scenery. With a range of trails suitable for all skill levels, Chamonix is one of the greatest locations in the region for snowshoeing.

The Aiguille du Midi is the highest cable car in Chamonix taking you up to 3842m, the closet you can get to the summit of Mont Blanc without climbing or hiking.  On a clear day, you can see the surrounding peaks of the Matterhorn, the Monte Rosa and the Grand Combin.

Departing from Chamonix’s central train station, take the little red train up to Montenvers to take in the impressive view of the Mer de Glace glacier. Take a trip into the very heart of the glacier with a walk through the ice cave, which is re-sculpted every year.

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