Help With Early Season Skiing At Chamonix?

While travelling for business in early December, I have the opportunity to fly in and out of Geneva on the 10-12 December weekend.

This will be my first time in the area. My tentative plans are to take a transfer (like Cham-Van) from Geneva airport to Chamonix. I would like some recommendations on where to ski and where to stay. I know the the conditions could be poor during that weekend, but skiing poor conditions is still better than not skiing at all!

Other considerations - I will be renting all of my gear and I am an older (56) expert skier and will be traveling solo.

Any recommendations?

Hello - I live and work in Les Gets, so I can't hep you directly, but I can really recommend my friends Chris and Siobhan at Snostation in Chamonix for good value apartments. I have used them in the past before moving out here. They also have a bar and restaurant, so are good people to know.

Aim to stay in town and close to a bus stop. Try booking dot com site for some ideas. Grand Montets should be running, I expect conditions should be fine up there and you get a free bus with your lift pass. Eating is hugely variable, from McDonalds to Michelin Starred eateries.
Good quality rental equipment from pretty well anywhere, see it 1st! Lots of ski shops, bring your best flexible friends and an empty case )

Thanks for the help! I have booked into a hotel near the center of Chamonix, close to the bus station, and will plan on Grand Montets. Now for some early season snow.................