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Chamonix, France
At an altitude of 1035m Chamonix lies at the foot of the highest peak in Europe the Mont Blanc (4807m).
The drive up to Chamonix
The first Winter Olympic games were held here in 1924; making it one of the oldest and most famous French ski resorts. Since then it has grown to be a well equipped, year round town, which despite its size manages to maintain a unique charm.
There is an unmistakeable buzz about Chamonix. The village consists of a mixture of Victorian-style hotels and modern buildings. The streets are narrow and totally unsuited to the amount of traffic pouring through them, but this only adds to the buzz. Entertainment varies from the modern bars and cafés to the grandeur of the old casino. Restaurants offer cuisine from around the world.. Live music is plentiful, and there is always the opportunity to loosen off sore muscles in the clubs.
Argentiere, is a little village 8 km from Chamonix. It is slightly clogged with traffic, but charming nonetheless; the best bit is that you are right on the doorstep of some of the greatest extreme skiing in Europe
Skiing - Many of the original ski lifts and jumps from the 1924 Olympics remain in operation today. The skiing area is said to be the most remarkable in the Haute Savoie. You’ll find some of the most challenging skiing in the world combining length, gradient and beautiful mountain scenery. For example "La Vallée Blanche" - descends 2,770m from the Aiguille du Midi down into Chamonix, (this run demands a guide as it is essentially off-piste and has many hidden dangers).
Chamonix is also an excellent area for intermediates. The skiing spreads over five main areas linked by shuttle services or gondolas: Les Houches, La Tour, Argentière, La Flégère and Le Brévent, The Mont Blanc lift pass gives access to all these areas With the exception of Les Houches, it also covers the resorts of Mègeve and Courmayeur (Italy). The best areas for beginners are Le Brévent and the gentle slopes of La Tour and Planards. Chamonix has easy access from nearby towns so it attracts day-trippers. Consequently, during school holidays and at week ends there may be queues at the lifts.
