La Chaumière Mountain Lodge

Hotels
8.5 (808 reviews)
322 Route des Gaillands , Chamonix-Mont-Blanc , FR

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast / wide choices
Stunning Mont Blanc views
Friendly, accommodating staff (bag storage, flexible check-in)
Very central / short walk to town
Mountain-lodge atmosphere / charming
On-site parking and luggage storage
Cons:
Small rooms, low ceiling beams in places
No air conditioning in rooms
Weak Wi‑Fi signal in rooms
Steep stairs to many rooms (accessibility issue)
Some bathrooms small and dated
Price perceived as high in high season

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Multiple reviews explicitly mention good cleanliness and 'propreté' or 'clean'; overall rooms and bathrooms noted clean despite some bathroom age issues.
Service
9.5
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, very accommodating (bag storage, flexible check-in arrangements) and helpful — strong positive sentiment in reviews.
Location
10
Many reviews praise the location: close to town, short walk to centre, and repeatedly highlighted stunning Mont Blanc views from rooms and breakfast area.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed to negative comments about room size, low beams/ceiling height, small/old bathrooms and basic furnishings; a few mentions of comfortable single rooms but overall room quality is below other aspects.
Amenities
6.5
Noted lacks or shortcomings: no air conditioning, no television in some rooms, weak Wi‑Fi signal in rooms, steep stairs to rooms; positives include bag storage and on-site parking availability.
Value for Money
7
Mixed sentiment: several guests felt price was high for the level of facilities (especially in high season), while others considered it good value compared with similar options.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Strong positive signal: breakfast repeatedly described as excellent with lots of choices, restaurant and special provisions (cheese/meat plate when dinner was missed) praised.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall sentiment is very positive: guests describe the lodge as charming, recommendable, great staff and memorable mountain-lodge atmosphere despite a few practical drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:17

Property Description

Scenic Views of Mont Blanc and Gaillands Lake
Experience breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and Gaillands Lake from our garden terrace, just a short walk from Chamonix City Centre.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in half-board dinners, local specialties, and a la carte dishes at our restaurant. Start your day with a buffet breakfast and unwind with a drink at the hotel's bar.

Convenient Location for Ski Enthusiasts
With the bus stop and train station nearby, access the main ski resorts of the region with ease. Free private parking is available on site for your convenience.

Book your stay at La Chaumière Mountain Lodge for a memorable experience in Chamonix.

Important information:

You can contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: XRY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 808 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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David Portelli • extended_group • mt
9
Worth every penny for a great stay over at Chamonix
Pros:

We only slept there for one night. Check in, room and staff were all amazing, but to top it off, the breakfast was amazing. All very good genuine products. Very good overall experience.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
D
Didier • couple • be
10
Pros:

Breakfast, clean, comfortable and cosy

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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hesios • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

L’hôtel se trouve à seulement deux minutes à pied de la gare et offre une vue magnifique sur le Mont-Blanc. Le petit-déjeuner est très copieux. La chambre est petite, mais le lit est très confortable. L’insonorisation n’est pas très bonne, donc la qualité de votre sommeil dépend beaucoup de vos voisins. Le dîner a largement dépassé nos attentes : le service et les plats étaient tous deux excellents.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
C
Claudia • couple • at
8
Pros:

Die Lage

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • us
9
Comfortable stay 15 minute walk from downtown Chamonix!
Pros:

Stayed in a nice 4-bed single room with comfortable twin size beds and a nice view of the landscape opposite Mt. Blanc. Ceiling a little low/slanted due to the slanted roof but my group thought it added to the charm. Easy 15 min walk to the downtown section of Chamonix!

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
E
Esther • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

Muy bien situado, buen desayuno. Muy tranquilo. Totalmente recomendable.

Cons:

El colchón era muy cómodo, pero el somier hacía mucho ruido. Sería ideal un ascensor, pero es una cosa menor.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Olga • solo_traveller • ch
7
It was a pleasant no-frills overnight stay, would be glad to repeat, when passing through the region
Pros:

The glacier view is incredible. The personnel were very cordial and attentive to needs and small special requests. The bedding was high quality, and the bathroom was recently remodeled; the room was very clean. Breakfast was good, with sufficient variety of cold cuts, cheeses, yogurts, etc., and an option of boiled eggs. The location is a bit outside of the old town of Chamonix, but easily reachable on foot (10-15 min, pleasant walk) or by public transport (bus stops next to the hotel). It is still best for guests arriving by car.

Cons:

Overall, the place is rustic, and common areas need a facelift. Dinner as part of the demi-pension menu is a fixed menu, and getting a canteen-level hamburger and fries as a main dish in the iconic French mountain resort was a bit off. The stay was from Monday to Tuesday; perhaps the kitchen staff is on a weekly break that day, and on other days the menu is more authentic to regional French cuisine. Regarding the room, although the view is incredible and probably one of the best in Chamonix, these view rooms face the rather busy road through the valley, so for sensitive sleepers this is something to consider, as noise starts as early as 5 AM (this is beyond the hotel's staff control).

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Saad • solo_traveller • sa
10
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay here.
The view was beautiful and charming.
The apartment was very clean and equipped with everything we needed.

I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for peace and quiet.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
V
valts • couple • nl
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
J
Juergen • couple • de
10
Gerne wieder.
Pros:

Super Lage, wunderbare Aussicht, leckeres Abendessen und sehr freundliches Personal.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
K
katia • family_with_children • be
6
Pros:

Situation, pt déjeune, chien accepte

Cons:

Chambre fort massardee trop juste pour 3. Comfort très limité et peu équipé. Pas d ascenseur pour valise
Trop cher en rapport qualité et prix

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
G
Günther • solo_traveller • de
5
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in chamonix sehr genossen.
Pros:

Lage, parken

Cons:

Der Preis ist viel zu hoch. Preis Leistung stimmt nicht.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Chialin • solo_traveller • tw
6
沒有空調太悶，不會再來住
Pros:

窗外就可以看到南針鋒，早餐很豐盛

Cons:

沒有空調沒有電扇，超級悶
廁所超小，比日本的廁所還小

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
M
Masanori • couple • fr
6
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • ca
8
Parfait pied à terre pour un séjour à Chamonix. Un peu excentré, au calme mais très accessible à pied du centre.
Pros:

La demi-pension était exceptionnelle. Petit déjeuner et dîner excellent. Je suis arrivée après le dîner le premier soir et on m’a offert un plateau de fromage et charcuterie à mon arrivée et un lunch box pour compenser. Très belle attention.

Cons:

Vraiment minuscule chambre et salle de bain mais comme démontré sur les photos

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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josep • couple • es
7
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Pellati • extended_group • it
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • couple • au
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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SILVANA • couple • uy
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee