Location: Chamonix in France
Nearest Airport:
Geneva at 100
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Nearest Train:
Chamonix Mont-Blanc at 1
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Car: recommended
Chamonix is a year-round mountain resort sitting beneath Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain. There is sensational skiing and snowboarding in the Chamonix valley during the winter at Les Grands Montets, Le Tour, Le Brevent and La Flegere ski areas. Chamonix's off-piste routes are famous: including the Vallee Blanche from the Aiguille du Midi (the cable car runs year-round), the Glacier d'Argentiere and the start of the Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route (winter and summer). The other ski resorts of Les Houches, Megeve, Courmayeur and Verbier are also close by . Summer activities include day and multi-day hikes and walks, mountain-biking (for all levels) and rock-climbing. The town also has a well-equipped sports centre (with swimming pool) and there are also tennis courts and a golf course. Chamonix is great for shopping and has many excellent restaurants including two with Michelin stars and bars to suit all tastes. It is easily accessible from Geneva airport (1 hour motorway drive).