Les Balances Apartment
Booking & Availability
Our prices are in British pounds (GBP), but we can take payment in Euros (EUR) too via bank transfer or credit / debit card. Please contact us for the euro amount for your booking and details on how to pay.
Price above includes linen & towels and end of stay cleaning. Select the number of guests above or on the next page to calculate tourist tax, which includes guest cards for free public transport within Chamonix valley.
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About your accommodation
Les Balances Apartment is located right in the centre of Chamonix on the pedestrian high street, and overlooks the main square. This is possibly the best location for accommodation in Chamonix where you can soak up the atmosphere of this buzzing alpine town. The apartment is on the 4th floor and has two balconies facing down the high street and towards the town hall and church. Les Balances Apartment has three bedrooms - 2 double and 1 small bunk room, as well as 1 bathroom and a separate second toilet. The open plan living room of this accommodation in Chamonix has a dining table and 6 chairs, plus a sofa and armchair to comfortably seat 4, as well as TV with French channels. The recently fitted kitchen is well-equipped with full size oven and dishwasher, plus washing machine. The two balconies lead off the kitchen and the lounge, and there are two chairs on the lounge balcony too. The apartment is equipped with wifi internet access. Skis etc. can be stored on the balcony and boots under the stairs.
Being centrally located, you have everything on your doorstep, and the nearest ski lifts (Brevent and le Savoy) are also a short 5 minute walk.
Key Features
- 60 sqm
- Right in the centre of Chamonix, on the high street
- Sleeps 6
- Two double bedrooms, both with storage space
- Third small bunk bedroom, ideal for children
- Family bathroom with bath, shower attachment and WC
- Separate WC
- Open plan living room with lounge seating for 4
- TV & French channels
- Wifi internet access
- Dining table and seating for 6
- Well-equipped kitchen with full size oven, dishwasher, electric 3 ring hob
- Washing machine
Facilities
If you don't see something here you need for your holiday contact our Resort Team to see if it's listed on our property inventory or if we can rent one for you.
Balcony 
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms 
No Smoking 
Washing machine 
Dishwasher 
DVD player 
French TV channels 
TV
Location & Map
Address: Residence Les Balances, Place Balmat, 74400 Chamonix
Latitude: 45.923236847190445
Longitude: 6.869931221008301
Les Balances Apartment is located on the pedestrian high street of Chamonix. The restaurants and shops are all right on your doorstep, and the nearest large supermarket is only 150m away. The nearest ski slopes to this accommodation in Chamonix town centre are less than 500m at Le Savoy nursery slopes, which also give direct access to the Brevent ski area, while the nearest bus stop to Les Balances Apartment is only 250m away for access throughout the valley.
Good to know
All Chamonix All Year guests are invited to join myCAY, our loyalty programme which gets more rewarding the longer you’re with us. Once you have booked to stay with us, as a valued guest you can join to unlock a host of benefits and rewards, including money can’t buy services, discount exclusives and the best of Chamonix All Year for all the family and friends to enjoy too.The more you stay, the more rewards you get, and as you move up the tiers, some of the benefits include free upgrades such as free early or late check-ins and check-outs.
Check-in times
Normal check-in time is from 5pm to 9pm.
Check-out times
Normal check-out time is by 10am.
Flexible check-in / check-out times
If these times don’t suit your holiday arrangements, you can book our flexible early check-in / late check-out service (subject to availability). This must be booked with us in advance, and may be subject to a fee of €25 for apartments and €50 for chalets so that we can prepare the property in time.
Late check-in after hours
Check-in is possible until midnight, but please try to arrive before 9pm. For those arriving after 9pm there is a 30€ late check-in fee, which must be paid on arrival at your Chamonix Accommodation.
Children
Travel cots & high chairs / booster seats can be hired through us for £35 to include cot mattress, bed linen and a towel. You can add this to your booking at the time of booking.
Pets
Pets are unfortunately not allowed at this property.
What's included
- One set of bed linen and towels is provided at your accommodation for your stay.
- If you are staying for 2 weeks or more you will have a mid-stay linen change. Mid-stay cleaning can also be added at an extra charge - speak to the Resort Team or book on our Resort Shop.
- Tourist guest cards will be given to you on arrival to give you free travel on the local train and buses and more.
- End of stay cleaning is included at your accommodation, but we do expect you to follow our check out instructions on departure. If you prefer you can book an additional cleaning service.
Cards accepted
If you can’t see what you need to know please see our FAQ section for lots of other useful information, or email us with your specific questions.
Chamonix All Year Resort Shop
Order everything you need for your Chamonix holiday now via our Chamonix Resort Shop:- Geneva Airport transfers
- Chamonix lift passes
- Activities and guides
- In-resort transport
- Day trips
- Additional housekeeping or private chefs at this accommodation
Après-Ski
At the bottom of the Savoy slopes, the brand new (2018) Hotel Folie Douce will be hosting daily après ski sessions in their underground party bunker where the clients of the hotel mix with locals and tourists alike. The fun begins at 4pm and ends at 8pm, making it an ideal early evening pit-stop on your way back to Les Balances, especially if you have been skiing the Brevent pistes above.
Additional Accommodation Details
Parking
There is no parking for this apartment but there is free and payable public parking in the vicinity. Discounts are available on weekly passes for some of the car parks with the guest cards that we will give to you on arrival. As the apartment is located on the pedestrian high street, there is no access by car to the residence.
Guest Reviews
Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended RecommendedIn the center of downtown Chamonix, central to all shopping, restaurants, bars, and central plaza. Perfect spot to watch the races of Marathon Du Mont-Blanc and go hiking or trail running without a need of a car. Thank you for making our stay so pleasant. We really enjoyed staying in Chamonix. The location was so amazing and a rewarding experience to see the Marathon Du Mont-Blanc races each morning from our bedroom windows.
Paul George, USA - June 2017 (AirBnB review)
Myself, my brother and two friends of ours stayed here for a week in January. The apartment is well equipped, clean and in an incredible location. We did have some problems with heating although this had been thought of by the Chamonix All Year team prior to our arrival and we were provided with electric heaters and told we only had to ask for more if we needed them (great service!). Close to ski rentals if you need them (literally the same building below the apartment), supermarket and restaurants / bars on the door step and the bus stop for the ski shuttle is a 2 minute walk away (more like 5 with ski boots / skis etc) The apartment is on the 4th floor and does have a lift although it's very small (can fit 2 people) so be prepared to potentially have to climb the 4 flights after a days skiing if the lift is busy - this wasn't a problem for us though it's just worth mentioning if someone is less mobile or struggles with stairs. There is a ski locker in the basement (although a little dusty so we kept our boots in the apartment) which was plenty large enough to store an apartments worth of guests equipment. Overall a brilliant stay and would definitely return.
Jennifer Anderson, UK - January 2017 (AirBnB review)
Месторасположение - супер! Мы в Шамони были много раз и зимой и летом, знаем город. Аппартаменты эти выбрали специально. Шикарный панорамный вид на Монблан с одной стороны и на Бревент с другой. Центральная площадь, река, фонтан, церковь, мэрия, памятник первовосходителям. Апартаменты - это квартира в старинном доме, он находится под охраной ЮНЕСКО. К нам в гости приходили друзья, которые жили в других отелях, специально чтобы сделать фото с наших балконов. Все рядом - рестораны, магазины, достопримечательности. Уличные концерты на площади можно слушать сидя на балконе. В этот раз мы были с детьми: двое взрослых и дети 5, 9 и 13 лет. Понравилась большая гостиная с диваном и деревянным столом и три спальни. Наконец-то старшая дочь могла разместиться отдельно от мелких. В апартаментах была вся кухонная утварь и много продуктов: чай, сахар, кофе, масло, специи и т.п. На каждого полный комплект полотенец и постельное белье. Номер был чисто убран. Имеются пледы и украшения номера - всякая стринная утварь и деревяшки. С персоналом общались только по электронной почте и при заезде. Все оперативно и вежливо, нам не докучали, быстро сняли блок с денежного депозита при выезде.
[Google Translate] Location - super! We were in Chamonix many times in summer and winter, know the city. Apartments chose these specifically. Gorgeous panoramic views of Mont Blanc on one side and on the other Brevent. The central square, river, fountain, church, town hall, a monument to the first conquerors. Apartment - This apartment is in an old house, it is under the protection of UNESCO. To our guests come friends who live in other hotels, especially to make the photo from our balcony. Everything is close by - restaurants, shops and attractions. Outdoor concerts on the square, you can listen to while sitting on the balcony. This time we were children: two adults and children 5, 9 and 13 years. Like a large living room with a sofa and wooden table, and three bedrooms. Finally, the eldest daughter could stay with separately from small. The apartment has all kitchen utensils and a lot of products: tea, sugar, coffee, oil, spices, etc. For each full set of towels and linens. The room was clean cleaned. There are blankets and ornaments rooms - every strinam utensils and pieces of wood. With a staff of only communicated via email and on arrival. All quickly and courteously, we were not bothered, quickly removed the unit with a cash deposit at the check-out.
Natalia Smirnova, Russia - July 2016 (Booking.com review)
This appartment is great, nice host , perfekt location, but if You don't like noice it's nothing for You beacuse You live just in the city. The two balcony is great, You can see everything from here, Mont Blanc, the start and end of the running competition . Nice beds, Livingroom and kitchen. Thank You for a perfekt Stay !!! We Will be back!!!!
Agneta Scharp, Sweden - June 2016 (AirBnB review)
Nice appartment- super location in the main street of Chamonix. Great view to the main street and the mountains from the balconies. Host met us upon arrival, after having been picked up at the AirPort by the companys transport service. Nice to be able to also rent bed and chair for our baby. All in all a very good experience.
Linn Kise, Norway - March 2016 (AirBnB reviw)
Great location, really like the full operation, made us feel comfortable. Great Crew, Great customer service. five star operation Made our experience seamless. Thank you. we will reebook with Chamonix all year.
Ross Kleiman, USA - March 2016 (AirBnB review)
We very much enjoyed our time. Chamonix all year team who rent the flat was great as well. Flat was very clean and met our expectations. We'll certainly rent from them again. Thank you very much.
Cevrem Campbell, UK - March 2016 (AirBnB review)
5/5 - "Location, location, location"
This was a bit of a random rental for me since I don't know Chamonix at all and chose it mainly on the basis of the prevelance of restaurants on the map nearby. As it turns out, it overlooks the main square of the town, and couldn't be in a better place. The apartment is 2 story, with a fairly confined spiral staircase linking the bedrooms upstairs and the lounge/kitchen downstairs. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who isn't physically confident, and getting suitcases up it was a bit of a trial. The building does have a very small lift (one person plus suitcase, or two people without) which is very welcome at the end of a long day. There are three bedrooms, two reasonably sized doubles and a third which is just big enough for a bunk bed. Bathroom is upstairs and includes a bath with shower, which is nice, and there is an additional toilet downstairs. Unlike a few apartments I've stayed in, we had some basic provisions provided (toilet paper, some milk in the fridge and so forth) which made a pleasant surprise. We really enjoyed ourselved staying here while ranging out around the local ski areas.
Steven Bough, UK - February 2016 (This review was originally posted on TripAdvisor)
Such a great 10 days. were welcomed by the host on arrival with a quick walkthrough of all things necessary. super friendly and offered us help whenever we needed it. Honestly u cannot get a better located apartment in Chamonix. right in the centre, top floor (4th floor) overlooking the city and a stones throw from the brevent lifts and the chamonix central bus stop. even though its in the centre u don't hear the people in town at all. good nights sleep. will definitely look to come again.
Oscar Simey, UK – February 2015 (This review was originally posted on AirBnB)
Great location! Great place. Great service. Great skiing
Thomas Hellmann, UK – February 2015 (This review was originally posted on AirBnB)
