Location: Chamonix in France
Nearest Airport:
Geneva at 60
Miles
Car: not necessary
Chamonix is the ultimate mountain playground. Only 60 miles from Geneva's busy international airport and accessible by motorway almost to the town's centre, Chamonix has embraced tourists and visitors for over 200 years. Mountain sports took over as the town's raison d'etre in the 19th Century but it also draws artists and lovers of grand scenery. Unusually, Chamonix is a busy resort both summer and winter, December to April, winter sports dominate; June to September, it's walking, climbing and more recently mountain biking and parapenting that are the draw. Out of season, Chamonix can provide those who like the quiet life with the ideal balance of interest and peace. Le Mazot is in a quiet residential area right in the centre of Chamonix. It is a perfect place to stay if you are looking for a little peace and quiet whilst being able to stroll to the town centre for a mooch around the shops and bars of Chamonix.