s the local Haute Savoie tourist tax. It is 0.20 € per person, per night. It helps to cover the cost of the ‘Carte d’hote’ which is available from reception. This gives you free use of the buses and trains in Chamonix, as well as discounts at many of the attractions and sites in the valley. For more information of the benefits of the ‘Carte d’hote’ go to http://www.chamonix.com/pdf/carte-hote-2011.pdf