Tourists can enjoy the scenery and views on various hiking trails or by taking one of the gondola lifts.
The train has two stops: Bellevue and Nid d'Aigle.
In March, the Unlimited Festival brings ravers to the mountains while Musilac Mont Blanc takes place a month later.
Experienced climbers with a guide are able to climb to the top of Mont Blanc, although it is extremely strenuous.
Scattered around Chamonix are old-fashioned chalets and Belle Epoque hotels, as well as rustic country lodges.
The hotel is less than two kilometers from the Flégère ski area; guests can take advantage of the bus service to the ski slopes.