Les Houches and Chamonix:
Chalet Annabelle is located in Les Houches, which is a very traditional Alpine village surrounded by some of the highest Alpine peaks - equally dramatic in Summer and Winter. A little further down the valley you will find the Alpine mecha of Chamonix, a mountain town that lives and breathes all year round sat under the gaze of the mighty Mont Blanc, and the equally spectacular l'Aiguille du Midi with its glaciers sweeping towards the valley floor.
Skiing and Boarding:
The Chamonix Valley has 6 ski areas with something for everyone! Whilst the adventurous will head straight to Les Grands Montets and L'Aiguille du Midi, many are content with the extensive skiing of Les Houches, Brevent, Flegere and Le Tour. 20 Minutes through the Mont Blanc Tunnel you'll discover the Italian resort of Courmayeur, with La Thuile a little further into Italy. Crossing over the Swiss border, Verbier is a little over an hour away. Back in France Les Contamines, St Gervais, Megeve, Flaine and many more ski areas are within an hours drive.
Summer Activities:
Summers in th Chamonix Valley are equally spectacular with Alpine meadows replacing the ski runs. Many visitors are here simply to take in the Alpine vistas however for the more energetic, the list is endless. Summer 2009 sees 4 stages of the Tour de France within an hours drive. From Road Cycling to Mountain Biking, Motor Biking to Car Rallies. Walking, Climbing, Parapente (Paragliding)........and much much more
Golf:
Chamonix has an excellent 18 hole golf course with many more courses within an hours drive.