Get An Adrenalin Rush In Chamonix
Chamonix Valley, in southeastern France, is a favourite holiday destination all year round for many reasons
. Transfers to Chamonix from Geneva Airport are easy and scenicyou can get there conveniently by bus, taxi, or railway. Private transfers to Chamonix from Geneva Airport are also available for those who prefer a more comfortable and leisurely ride to enjoy the gorgeous scenery (or for those carrying sports equipment).
Spectacular views
The valley is spectacular throughout the year. In the warmer months, it is lush and verdant, the mountains covered with grass and gorgeous flowers. In the colder months, visitors are delighted by spectacular snow-topped mountain caps and pristine Alpine forests and countryside. The best views of the entire valley can be seen from one of the many cable cars and ski lifts. In fact, world-class professional photographers ride these cars to take pictures prized by nature-lovers all over the globe. One of the most popular views is of the Mer de Glace (Ice Sea), among the biggest glaciers in continental Europe, accessible via the Montenvers rack railway.
Fabulous festivities
As a premier holiday destination, there is a wealth of social activities year-round here including the Carnival and its parades and costumes in March; the Festival des Sciences, de la Terre, et de ses Hommes, for families in summer; the Festival de Film de Montagne in Autumn; and Christmas markets and New Year celebrations. In addition there is the regular nightlife in clubs, such as the Chambre Neuf at any time of the year.
Adrenaline rush sports
There are also a variety of sports to engage in. In summer, athletes from the world over travel to Chamonix from Geneva Airport to take part in one of the worlds most popular hikes, the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Rock climbing, mountain biking, rafting, golfing, horseback riding, and mountaineering are activities that can be enjoyed by everyone, however, for those seeking the ultimate adrenalin high, the choice is clear paragliding! Whether you are a beginner or an expert glider pilot, every jump is a unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience. For the supreme rush, jump off from the summit of Mont Blanc, which is the highest point at 4,810 metres.
And of course, the skiing
As exciting as a trip to Chamonix from Geneva is during the summer months, it is during the winter months that the mountains truly come alive. As the host of the first Winter Olympics in 1924, the valley has long been on the map as one of the most popular destinations for winter sports. Paragliding, dog sledging, ice climbing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding are definitely great reasons for athletes to come to the valley.
However, for winter sports, the biggest draw for athletes is still skiing. Whether downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, or hell skiing, athletes from all over the world come to enjoy the challenges of its gorgeous runs. For professional skiers, February means the Kandahar World Cup, one of the most high-octane ski races in the world.
by: Lukas Johannes
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