Chamonix - A Resort In The Shadow Of Mont Blanc

Getting from Geneva to Chamonix isnt difficult and

, once youre there, youll have one of the worlds great Alpine resort areas at your feet.

Why choose this resort?

In one sense, its easy to answer the question simply by saying that youll find great skiing and other winter sports or at other times of the year, superb hiking, mountaineering, biking and riding. Yet there are other things that make this resort a little different. The first is that its the oldest of French ski resorts and was, in fact, the location of the first-ever winter Olympics in 1924. What that means is that the town centre has a maturity and natural charm that is not always present in all ski resorts. Of course, there are some newer accommodation buildings, but overall some of the development excesses that have occurred elsewhere have, for the most part, been avoided here.

The second big attraction here is the scenery. Chamonix is home to Mont Blanc, and while you can get spectacular mountain views in many parts of the Alps some of those from the summits here are truly beautiful.

Thirdly, youre right on the border with Italy that means you can also get the chance to sample the quite different cultures of France and Italy, even though theyre only separated by a few kilometres. As an aside, Italy and France dont quite agree where the border actually is! The French, perhaps predictably, say it lies a little to the south of the summit of Mont Blanc, meaning that the mountain top is entirely on French soil.

The Italians have a rather more egalitarian view that it runs through the summit itself, meaning that they have half of the pinnacle. An interesting debate and one that stays on the point!

Fabulous in every aspect

Its very difficult to describe the skiing and winter sports facilities here other than to say it has it all. Tree skiing, off-piste, nurseries, black slopes you can take your pick. A big advantage is its proximity to the airport - its only around 88 kilometres away so the transfer from Geneva to Chamonix isnt going to leave you tired and jaded something that can be an issue when it comes to your energy levels for skiing.

The accommodation available varies depending upon your preferences and, inevitably, your budget. Some are self-catering small apartments, while others are luxury shared or solo chalets that offer the ultimate in comfort.

The aprs-ski here is varied and lively. Theres more choice than youll find in some other resorts, and that includes a cinema showing films in various languages. Theres even a micro-brewery serving locally-made beer.

Is it for you?

Of course, its impossible to say. Different people want different things out of an Alpine holiday but, seriously, this resort caters for just about everything. Once youve got from Geneva to Chamonix youll be able to sample the sports and ambience yourself. Chances are, youll love it!

by: Lukas Johannes

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