Residence Cristal de Jade

France , Chamonix

  • Central Location
  • Close to Lifts
  • Spa & Wellness
5/5
Inghams rating

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Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix swimming pool
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Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix wellness area
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Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix swimming pool
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  • Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix Pool 2
    Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix swimming pool
  • Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix Wellness Area
    Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix wellness area
  • Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix Massage Area
    Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix wellness area
  • Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix Pool
    Residence Cristal De Jade Chamonix swimming pool
  • 174 All. des Aiguilles, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Family Rooms
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chamonix at a glance

  • French
  • Euro (EUR)
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Included in your ski holiday in 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 a self catering board basis

About Residence Cristal de Jade

The luxurious Residence Cristal de Jade is ideal for those looking for premium apartments with a central location in Chamonix. After a day on the mountain you can return back and enjoy the wellness facilities including a swimming pool, sauna and hammam. There is also two hot tubs for you to relax in. For the little ones, there is a specially designed children's pool. If you want to train for your next ski adventure, there is also an onsite fitness room with modern equipment. The Cristal de Jade has been awarded the Green Key certification, demonstrating their commitment to environmental preservation and highlighting its dedication to sustainable development within the tourism industry.

The Cristal de Jade is an impressive residence with fantastic facilities. It offers the ultimate in luxury and relaxation for those keen to have the flexibility of a self-catered property. The interiors are tastefully furnished and the apartments are spacious and very well equipped.

Located next to the Aiguille du Midi lift, you have great access to an incredible sightseeing lift and the Vallée Blanche off-piste itinerary. Make sure you have your camera ready as the views from the top of the lift are incredible. The bus stop outside the hotel takes you easily to the various ski areas and the resort centre is just a short walk away, meaning dining out is very easy and the shops and resort activities are only a snowballs 'throw away.

  • Unlimited use of the spa and wellness facilities including indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool 
  • Fitness room
  • Massages and beauty treatments are available (pay locally)
  • Free Wi-Fi 
  • Sun terrace
  • Library
  • Reception
  • Lounge with fireplace
  • Heated ski equipment storage room with lockers
  • Raclette, fondue or waffle machine (on request. subject to availability)
  • Breakfast delivery service (pay locally) Fondue, raclette and stone-grill devices on request
  • Car parking (pay locally)
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage is available in the reception 
  • Safety deposit box 
  • Newspapers available (on request)
  • Laundry services (pay locally)
  • Shuttle services (pay locally)

Family Facilities

  • Children's swimming pool
  • Strollers available (on request)
  • 50 metres to Aiguille du Midi sightseeing and off-piste lift
  • 900 metres to Savoy Lift; the ski bus runs daily with a bus stop 100 metres from the property.
  • 500 metres to the ski school meeting point and nursery slopes
  • 500 metres to the resort centre
  • 850 metres to the train station
  • The Chamonix Sud transport hub is five minutes' walk away from the residence, giving you bus access to all four of the main ski areas in the valley. If you have the Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass you can also enjoy skiing in Megève, Saint-Gervais, and Courmayeur in Italy with daily buses running from Chamonix.

These apartments are on a self catering board basis. 

The residence does offer a grocery and bakery delivery service, which you can book and pay locally. 

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 are around 40m² and sleep two to four people. There is one twin bedroom and a double sofa bed in the lounge area. These apartments can have a balcony or terrace with views of the resort or the resident gardens.

Two bedroom apartments are around 60m² and sleep three to six people. There is one twin bedroom, one double bedroom and a sofa bed in the lounge area. These apartments can have a balcony with views of the resort or the resident gardens.

Three bedroom apartments are around 80m² and sleep six to eight people. There is one double bedroom and two twin bedrooms, and a sofa bed in the lounge area with an additional shower room.

One linen set with towels is included per person, per week. Beds are made on arrival (excluding sofa beds). End of stay is included except the kitchen which must be left clean.

Apartment facilities

  • Balcony or terrace with outdoor furniture
  • Bathroom with shower and WC
  • TV with international channels
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, induction hob, micro-oven, toaster and kettle
  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Hairdryer
  • Cleaning kit with tea towels
  • Toiletries
  • Ski storage
  • Baby kit with a travel cot, highchair, changing matt, bottle warmer, stroller and bath available on request (subject to availability)

Additional information

  • Reception is open every day from 8am to 8pm except Saturday 8am to 9pm
  • Resort tax: €3.30 per person, per day (under 18s Free of charge) paid locally
  • Refundable deposit €500 required on arrival (credit cards accepted) 
  • No. of rooms: 50
  • No. of buildings: 3
  • Check in: 5pm
  • Check out: 10am
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes

There are adapted apartments available on request, please call us to book these, so we can ensure they are the right choice 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: 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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Beginner

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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 Cristal de Jade

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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