Home in 1924 to a major part of Olympic history and only becoming better since then, Chamonix is a stunning resort which offers casual sightseeing and lightning quick ski runs, all accessible easily from the comfort of the homes away from home that are the ski chalets around the resort. Conveniently sited on the northwest side of the Alps, Chamonix is a commune comprising sixteen hamlets and villages. It is renowned and much visited with skiers and mountaineers. Mont Blanc – not to mention the Aguillles Rouges – is near enough that Chamonix swiftly becomes obvious as an ideal place to base yourself when planning a ski weekend. One of these, Mont Blanc, has the honor of being among the top three natural sites visited by tourists anywhere in the world and is visited twelve months a year.

In Chamonix you can visit venues where extreme sports are indulged in in close proximity, including perennial activities like mountaineering, snowboarding and the traditional top choice skiing. Too energetic for you? No problem. For those who use their holidays for R&R Chamonix provides striking perspectives accessible by hiking or by cable car. Great skill is not needed for many of the trails at Chamonix, which caters to almost any level of experience imaginable. The luxury catered chalets on offer around Chamonix are ideal for a family vacation in the Alps. There’s no cause to be uncomfortable while relaxing before launching your next trail run, and in this accomodation, comfort is guaranteed. There’s no question that this is a family’s best bet for a skiing vacation. Many ski chalets will cater to two, but others cater to parties with plenty of bedchambers, warm fireplaces, somewhere to eat, and all are totally equipped. Catered chalets serve as a base of operations for the perfect skiing break whether it be a romantic moment for two or playing host to a glorious family holiday.

You needn’t wait until winter to enjoy a vacation in Chamonix. In the summer, mountaineering, paragliding, and hillwalking are all popular activities. The beguiling villages offer shopping trips, historical points of interest, and people are friendly and welcoming. With transfer from Geneva Chamonix is a short flight away and following your arrival the right package will be simple to find, which makes getting a really fantastic vacation quite effortless…