The mountains of the Alps call the moment you consider a skiing vacation - and that’s a good thing; let us tell you about a great resort nestled in the French Alps. Chamonix emanates a tangible awareness of sporting history as grand as the awe inspired by the raw natural beauty of the mountainside. To consider sports history alone, when you arrive in Chamonix you arrive in the host of the 1924 Winter Olympics - the first ever such event.
But first, we should take a closer look at what this is all about. The commune of sixteen small villages that is “Chamonix” rests comfortably on the Alps’ northwest side. It is renowned and much visited with skiers and mountaineers. Chamonix makes an excellent base camp for any skier, being conveniently located close to Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges both. Mont Blanc has been named the the third most visited natural site anywhere in the world, and while not all of its visitors are skiers, there’s no one who makes more of their visit than the winter sports fan. Worthy venues for any forms of winter sports are near to Chamonix, offering the extreme sportsman a choice - wider than the majority of resorts offer - and all Olympic quality. There are ski trails used by veteran hikers and skiers, complete with incredible views and access by cable car. Expertise is not required for a number of the trails and slopes at the resort, which welcomes guests with varying levels of skill. You’ll encounter no finer choice for a sporting family holiday than that of a catered chalet. Pleasant surroundings and views over the peaks enclose places offering all the essential pleasures. All of your family will have room during your stay in the resort’s luxury with the bigger chalets or you can choose a snugger place for just the two of you in what is after all a greatly romantic part of the world. Highland expeditions can make for an incredibly romantic memory or an energetic outing for friends and family, and there is no more perfect place to operate from. You needn’t wait until winter to enjoy your Alpine excursion. During the summer, paragliding, mountain climbing, and hiking are all available. Setting aside the activities there’s nonetheless plenty to occupy your time; sights to see, bargains to acquire, and historical points of interest. With transfer from Geneva Chamonix is an easy flight away and once you’re there it’ll be easy to assemble just the right combination of accomodation and sports, which makes enjoying a one of a kind vacation plain sailing…