Residence Éléna, Les Houches

France , Chamonix

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

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  • 152 Rue de l'Essert, 74310 Les Houches, France

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • 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

About Residence Elena

Résidence Éléna apartments are ideally located in Les Houches, offering stunning views of Mont Blanc. Ideal for families, it holds the Family Plus Label and offers baby kits, a play area and board games. After a day on the slopes, unwind in the cosy lounge with an open fireplace or enjoy the bar. The wellness area features a heated indoor pool, steam room, and Nordic bath—perfect for post-ski recovery.  The residence is an excellent choice for your next ski holiday in the French Alps.

The residence holds a Green Key certification, demonstrating their commitment to environmental preservation and highlighting its dedication to sustainable development within the tourism industry. 

Spa & wellness facilities 

The indoor heated swimming pool sits across from floor to ceiling windows - so you can still appreciate the view whilst relaxing in the warmth. After a swim, take a moment to sit in the steam room, with humidity levels of 90% and set between 40-50 degrees Celsius, there is no better way to clear your lungs and replenish your muscles ready for another day on the mountain, and don't forget to take a dip in the Nordic bath after to really allow your circulation to work it's magic!

  • Indoor heated swimming pool and children's paddling pool with towel service (Open 10am-8pm. Adults only)
  • Wellness area with jacuzzi, steam room and sauna (Open 10am-8pm. Adults only)
  • Spa area with massages and beauty treatments available at a local charge 
  • Fitness room

Bar and lounge 

The communal bar and lounge creates a warm and cosy space for you to enjoy after an active day in the snow. The arm chairs and sofas are accompanied by a large open fireplace that represents an authentic Savoy-Mont Blanc ambience. You can either warm up with a hot chocolate or a coffee, or socialise with a glass of wine. 

  • Bar
  • Lounge with fireplace
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Garden 
  • Heated ski and boot room 
  • Washing and drying facilities available at a local charge 
  • Delivery service for breakfast and bread 
  • Games available 
  • Luggage storage
  • Raclette, fondue and stone-grill devices available to rent
  • The residence building is located a 2 minutes' walk to Les Houches centre and 8 kilometres from Chamonix resort centre.
  • It is around 400 metres to the Bellvue ski lift. 
  • The apartment building is also located 350 metres from the closest supermarket called Carrefour Contact.
  • The nearest bus stop is just outside the hotel

The Residence Éléna apartments are offered on a self-catering board basis and provide you with a fully equipped kitchen and utensils. The closest supermarket is also 4 minutes' away.

The residence is located close to Les Houches centre where you'll find a range of cafes, bars and restaurants. 

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 40m2 and sleep two to four people. These apartments have one twin bedroom, a living room with sofa bed that creates two single beds, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, WC and a balcony. 

Two bedrooms apartments are 55m2 and sleep two to six people. These apartments have two twin bedrooms, a living room with sofa bed that creates two single beds, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, WC and a balcony. 

Three bedroom apartments are 80m2 and sleep three to eight people. These apartments have one double bedroom, two twin bedrooms, a living room with sofa bed that creates two single beds, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, a shower room, WC and a balcony. 

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

Apartment facilities:

  • Fully equipped kitchen including 
  • Wine storage 
  • Espresso machine
  • Towels
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe 
  • TV with English speaking channels 
  • Beds made on arrival
  • Cleaning kit
  • Bathrobes and slippers (adults only)
  • Baby equipment with cot, highchair, changing mat and bottle warmers

Additional information

  • Reception is open every day from 8am to 7pm except Saturday from 8am to 8pm
  • Resort tax: €3.00 per person, per day (under 18s Free of charge) paid locally
  • Refundable deposit €500 required on arrival (credit cards accepted) 
  • No. of apartments: 49
  • No. of buildings: 2
  • No. of floors: 5
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes

Accessible rooms are available upon request.

Having been awarded the Family Plus Label, Residence Éléna welcomes you and your family and has lots of services on offer. For families with young children, the residence provides baby kits upon request - these include a range of items to make your holiday run smoothly including baby baths, pushchairs, cots, baby phones and more. 

The apartment building also has designated spaces designed for children. The children's play area and paddling pool are great ways to entertain the little ones when you're not out exploring the resort. There are also opportunities for children to make friends and play together with a range of games, colouring books, puzzles and toys. You can even rent and take board games to your apartment, so you can enjoy a fun packed evening after dinner with family and friends. 

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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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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