Skiing in Argentiere, Chamonix, Mont Blanc:
Although Argentiere - Grands Montets, boast the most challenging area in the Alps the surrounding area is also good for beginners and intermediates alike and the ESF French ski school is one of the best in Europe.
The village is very child friendly and children are welcome at restaurants and there is a great creche facility close to the Ski slopes called the Panda Club where they will teach your children to ski while you have some time to yourself on the upper slopes.
GETTING THERE
There are many airport transfer services running between Argentiere/Chamonix and Geneva Airport and charge approx €40 per head per trip. Car Hire is reasonable provided you book early and the Car Hire companies at the airport are Hertz, Avis and Europcar. There are several car hire companies at Geneva Airport, it is nest to use swiss side if unfamiliar. WE CAN ALSO ARRANGE A SHUTTLE BUS FOR YOU ON REQUEST.
Skiing surrounding area and Courmeyeur Italy:
Nearby slopes of La Tour (Domaine de Balme) is suitable for all ages and abilities and is 5 minutes by free ski bus or by car. La Flegere (Les Praz)is also a great ski arena and has a cable car connection to Brevent which is directly above Chamonix. Again easily accessed by bus or car 10 min trip.
Courmeyeur is also available to you on your Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass - 20 drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel and the lifts are on the other side. Great for all abilities - very genly slopes and great pasta for lunch - Belissimo!
All these are on your Mont Blanc Unlimited Ski Pass and the ski bus is free and stops across the road.
Summer in Argentiere:
The summer can be as relaxing or as energetic as you would like to make it. There are great mountain walks or hikes on offer with breathtaking views to suit all abilities. Paragliding off the top of Brevent with an experienced instructor (this is one of the most amazing experienced I have ever had!, white water rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, glacier walking, ice climbing, rock climbing with an indoor climbing wall at Les Houches this could be your next hobby. For the gentler activities, there is riding, tennis, swimming, cycling, fishing and Golf. Luge at Plannard in Chamonix with a play area for children and above Les Houches in the trees there High Rope climbing loved by all children and adults.
You can take the Aigulle de Midi cable car and take in the views of Mont Blanc, Mer du Glace and St Gervais tramway can be enjoyed by all. There is a 18 hole golf course in Plan Praz 3 km away.
A lake near Sallanches with sand, picnic area, 180 view of Mont Blanc Massif.
Other Activities:
Canyoning, climbing, rafting, parapenting,walking,swimming,mountain biking
