Location: Chamonix in France
Nearest Airport:
Geneva at 90
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Nearest Train:
Chamonix at 1
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Nearest Motorway:
Chamonix at 2
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Car: not necessary
Chamonix, is one of the most active towns of the Alps, with the Mont Blanc towering almost 4000 metres above the village.
Whether you want to ski on or off piste, ski the famous 22 km Vallee Blanche ski run or spend the day getting pampered in one of the towns many spas, Chamonix has something for everyone.
With a plethora of great local and international restaurants as well as some of the best apres-ski in the alps, you won't get bored in this town!
Nestled in the French alps only an hour by car from Geneva airport, Chamonix is only half an hour's drive to Italy and the amazing Aoste valley with some great skiing to be had. Likewise, Chamonix is only just over an hour's driving distance from the Swiss ski resort of Verbier.
Chamonix welcomes families and has great ski school activities available with English speaking staff. After skiing you can take the kids to the indoor aquatic centre or maybe even ten pin bowling.