Chamonix is the most international ski resort in the world. 40 different nationalities and more than 5 millions nights sold. And more and more nationalities come to Chamonix every year. The Indians, 8000 between June and July, but only for one night. The Chinese are a little bit less, but they have a big economic power, they can spend almost 6000 euros only to come and see the Mont Blanc. But the biggest fans of Chamonix are still the british. They were 45% of all the foreigners last summer. And even if they had some economic issues this summer they still have here their second house and they are big consumers. The second country that brings more visitors to Chamonix in the summer is Japan. They were 9% of all the foreigners last summer. The italians arrive in 3rd place, because a big number of them have a chalet in the Valley. In 4th, the spanish, alpinist & climbers, they prefer the camping. Then we have countries like the USA, Germany and the Benelux countries with 4% and 5% each. The Russians, another small market, are in big growth, more 27% than last winter. And they stay everywhere, from the 4* Hotel to the Camping site. Top Visits in Chamonix Montenvers-Mer de Glace: 831 313 entrées. Aiguille du Midi: 458 625. Brévent: 387 126. Tramway du Mont-Blanc: 84 008. Merlet Animal Parc: 44 574.
