Residence La Rivière Apartments

France , Chamonix

  • Central Location
3/5
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  • 187 Prom. Marie Paradis, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
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Facilities

  • Family Rooms
  • Heated Boot Room
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Chamonix at a glance

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Included in your ski holiday in Chamonix

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  • 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
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About Residence La Riviere Apartments

La Riviere apartments are located in the area of Chamonix Sud which is built around pedestrian promenades and shopping area, so you are never far from the resort amenities. 

The apartments are light and modern, decorated in a contemporary Alpine style with wooden furnishings and tones throughout. Each apartment is fully equipped with everything needed for a week in the mountains including a kitchen with a variety of appliances, a lounge and a short walk from the centre of Chamonix, there are amazing views over the resort with the mountains in the background too.  

The Aiguille du Midi cable car is a short distance away and can be reached on foot from the apartments. The Aiguille du Midi is the highest point in the valley that can be reached by cable car, and it is also the beginning point of the Vallée Blanche, which is a world-famous 20km off-piste run with varied terrain. The bus terminal is only a few minutes' walk away from the residence, and from there, you can easily catch shuttles to the Chamonix ski areas and make your way back to the residence at the end of the day.

  • Games room
  • Lounge area
  • Heated ski equipment storage room
  • Wi-Fi (pay locally)
  • Lift
  • Laundry facilities (pay locally)
  • Grocery delivery service (book and pay locally)
  • Bakery delivery service (book and pay locally)
  • Car parking (pay locally)

Family facilities

  • Baby kits are available on request for €45 per week. Set includes cot (no mattress or linen), highchair and changing mat. Suitable for children under 2 years
  • Board games and puzzles (on request)
  • Aiguille du Midi cable car is a short walk away
  • Short walk to the various bars and restaurants dotted around
  • 1000 metres to the ski lifts and ski school meeting point
  • 50 metres to the bus stop
  • 300 metres from the Aiguille du Midi ski lift
  • 300 metres to the ski hire shop

The Residence La Riviere Apartments are on a self-catering board basis.

The residence offers a grocery and bakery delivery service, which is available to book through the reception locally (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

  • Studio cabin apartment
    Studio cabin apartment
  • Studio cabin apartment
    Studio cabin apartment
  • Studio cabin apartment
    Studio cabin apartment
  • Standard bathroom
    Standard bathroom
  • Apartment views
    Apartment views
  • Studio cabin apartment
    Studio cabin apartment
  • Studio cabin apartment
    Studio cabin apartment

Studio cabin apartments can sleep two to four people and are around 25m². Each apartment has a living area with a double flip down bed and an alcove with bunk beds. These are located in the La Riviere building.

Apartment facilities

  • Shower or bath with handheld shower
  • WC
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Living area
  • Kitchenette equipped with microwave, oven, hot plates, fridge, dining area, dishwasher, kettle and kitchenware
  • Coffee machine
  • Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi (pay locally)
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Safe
  • Cleaning kit
  • End of stay cleaning is included except for the kitchen, bins must be emptied prior to departure
  • Beds are made on arrival, except sofa bed

Additional information

  • No. of apartments: 74
  • No. of buildings: 2
  • No. of floors: 5
  • Check in: 5pm
  • Check out: 10am
  • Resort tax €1.50 per person, per day (under 18s free of charge) paid locally
  • Refundable deposit €200 required on arrival (credit cards accepted)

The Residence La Riviere Apartments do not have accessible apartments available. 

  • Lift accessible: Yes, but not that all floors
  • No. of steps into property: 8
  • 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: 3/5

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

Runs

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