Hotel Heliopic

France , Chamonix

  • Spa & Wellness
  • Central Location
  • Couples Holidays
4/5
Inghams rating

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

  • 610 route Blanche, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Facilities

  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Children's Play Area
  • Heated Boot Room

Chamonix at a glance

  • French
  • Euro (EUR)
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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 half board basis

About Hotel Heliopic

We are delighted to offer this wonderful modern, yet comfortable, hotel located at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi cable car which is the highest cable car in France. The large lobby in the heart of the hotel offers a variety of special hospitality areas which include an all day tea and coffee station, a multimedia area, home cinema, arcade games, bar and restaurant. Children are well catered for with their own play room and there's even a popcorn machine available as an apres ski snack.

The Hotel Heliopic is a lovely modern yet comfortable hotel with a fantastic location in Chamonix. The surrounding mountains influence the hotel's interior, and the stone and wood have been used to create a sustainable, cosy hotel. Each bedroom is furnished to a high standard - offering you a comfortable place to return to after a day of exploring the resort. 

Skiing in France is renowned for the vast array of terrain which is within easy reach of the hotel, head up the Vallee Blanche for world renowned off piste skiing, it is recommended that you hire a guide to show you the best route down. Throughout the winter season, the hotel also offers a paid shuttle service to the ski areas. 

Spa and wellness facilities 

  • Free use of the spa and wellness facilities including indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam room, heat room and ice grotto.
  • Open from 10am-9pm, children are permitted between 10am-2pm with adult supervision
  • Massage and beauty treatments (pay locally)
  • Relaxation room 

Additional information

  • Lounge bar with fireplace
  • Free Wi-Fi 
  • Library 
  • Games room
  • TV area
  • Heated ski equipment storage room with boot dryers
  • Room service (pay locally)
  • Private indoor car parking (pre book and pay locally)
  • Concierge service (pay locally)
  • Boutique
  • Laundry services available (pay locally)
  • Wake up service 

Family Facilities

  • Children's meals available in restaurant
  • Unsupervised playroom
  • Board games & puzzles
  • 50m to the bus stop
  • 100m to the ski school meeting point
  • 60m to the centre of resort
  • 50m to the ski lifts
  • 100m to the nursery slopes
  • Short distance to resort centre (9 minutes' walk)

This hotel is offered on a half board basis.

  • Each day an extensive continental breakfast buffet offering fresh fruit, sweet and savoury pastries and cakes and additional hot options are available.
  • For dinner, you can enjoy a three-course meal at Restaurant Akashon, awarded the Bib Gourmand Distinction by the Michelin Guide. Choose from two options each for starters, mains, and desserts. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request
  • There is also self-service tea and coffee available throughout the day
  • A Christmas Meal and New Years Gala Dinner is included

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Half Board

Standard classic rooms are bright and comfortable, they are around 22m² and sleep two people.

Superior rooms are around 25m² and can sleeps two adults and a child. The room is made up as a twin or double and has an additional single bed which is suitable for a child up to 12 years old.

Interconnecting rooms are available on request.

Bedroom facilities

  • All rooms have double or twin beds (please specify preference when booking)
  • En suite with a bath with a shower head attachment or shower room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony with mountain views
  • Satellite TV with English speaking channels and movie player
  • Linen and towels
  • Bath robes and slippers
  • Toiletries
  • Safe
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Radio
  • Hair dryer
  • Kettle
  • Daily housekeeping is included
  • Baby cots and bed linen are available on request

Additional information

  • No. of rooms: 102
  • No. of buildings: 2
  • No. of floors: 4
  • Check in: 4pm
  • Check out: 12pm
  • Resort tax: €2.30 (under 18s free of charge)
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • The Hotel Heliopic has adapted rooms available on request. Please give us a call when you are making a booking so we can ensure this hotel is right for you.

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: 4/5

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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Beginner

Intermediate

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Cross-country

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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