Chamonix is one of the largest and busiest ski resorts in the French Alps. Easily accessible as Geneva Airport is within an hours drive.The spectacular location next to the towering Mont Blanc sets the scene to a beautiful, if rather over the top resort.This town not only is perfectly situated for hiking, walking and skiing, but the nightlife is something else.
Sadly there are few areas for the starter, though you can learn here. Good skiers are attracted to the big mountains and challenges, but they do tend to form cliques. Overall it's not the ideal place for the family, and queuing gets a bit hectic at the weekends, but if you have experience and want a greater thrill, then this is for you. |
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RESORT INFORMATION |
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| Nearest
town: Annecy(70km) |
| Resort Altitude (metres): 1035m |
| Ski Season: November to May |
| Mountain Range: The Alps, next to Mont Blanc |
| Number of Lifts: 49 |
| Highest Lift (metres): 3843m |
| Lowest Lift (metres): 1035m |
| Number of Slopes: 69 |
| Beginner
Slopes: 0.49 |
| Intermediate Slopes: 0.39 |
| Expert Slopes: 0.12 |
| Snowboarding: Yes, 3 snowboard parks. |
| Cross Country (km): 43km |
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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Nearby Attractions: The town of Chamonix is a fair size and apart from it's beauty, there are some good attractions for a break from the pistes.
Musee Alpin 89, avenue Michel Croz is an interesting and well set out museum depicting the history of the surrounding Alps. They have a permanent collection of exhibits and host many special shows.
Chamonix is home to a large music festival in the summer, with many top conductors participating. Plenty of sports take place here like paragliding, white water rafting, climbing, golf and there is a pool in town with tubes.
A ice rink, health centre, sports centre and ice rink are enough to keep everyone busy.
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Aprés-Ski: There are many restaurants in town and if it's fine dining you are after, then there is a great selection including classics like L'Eden, La R'Mize a Ravanel and Fleur de Sel for French cuisine at it's best and many top of the range International restaurants.For anyone who enjoys a flutter there is also a casino in town.
The bars start buzzing as soon as the sun go's down. Le Vagabond and L' Expedition are particularly popular, and as for discos and night clubs, such as L'Arbate Cafe and Dick's Tea Bar, they are jam packed over the weekends with the party going on and on. |
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