A group trip to Chamonix, Switzerland
Mont Blanc straight above the high street. Serious skiing in winter, serious hiking in summer. Best months for a group: December, January and February. Our estimate for three nights in January is about £296 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Chamonix is in season for a group in December, January and February, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 4°C in December, 4°C in January and 7°C in February. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in January, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £296 each | Flight £76, usually £55 to £105 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £220 |
| Paris | About £329 each | Flight £109, usually £70 to £160 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £220 |
| Barcelona | About £280 each | Flight £60, usually £40 to £90 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £220 |
| Milan | About £304 each | Flight £84, usually £55 to £125 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £220 |
| Amsterdam | About £346 each | Flight £126, usually £95 to £170 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £220 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to January for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Chamonix is good for
- Adventure: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Nature: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Snow and skiing: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Food: good (3 out of 5)
- Nightlife: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Aiguille du Midi
- Vallee Blanche
- Alpine hikes
Who it suits
- Active groups who want walks, hikes or time on the water
- A ski or snowboard trip in the season
Getting there
The airport is GVA. Shuttle from Geneva airport in an hour and a quarter.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Chamonix cost?
Our estimate is about £296 each from London for three nights in January, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Chamonix with friends?
December, January and February suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 4°C in December, 4°C in January and 7°C in February.
How do you get from the airport to Chamonix?
Shuttle from Geneva airport in an hour and a quarter.
Places like Chamonix
- Grindelwald, Switzerland
- Selva di Val Gardena, Italy
- St Anton, Austria
- Verbier, Switzerland
- Cortina, Italy