Chamonix is a well-known ski resort in France, located at an altitude of thousands of meters in the valley at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe. Chamonix is one of the most beautiful resorts in France. It is open all year round, and is also available not only for rich people, but also for middle-income people. Of course, opinions about this alpine village, or rather, a small town, Chamonix are different for everyone, but it can not be denied that there is no place like Chamonix in the world, so you need to visit at least once to weigh yourself and make your verdict this French resort.
Let's take a closer look at the resort of Chamonix in France, to present its pros and cons in all its glory.
How to get to Chamonix?
So, the first question is the road to the resort itself. Getting to Chamonix does not present any difficulties. And there are three ways to get to the resort - plane, train and car - you just need to choose the most convenient way for you.
The nearest airports to Chamonix are in Geneva, Lyon and Paris. Geneva is the most convenient option, since the road to Chamonix will only take you an hour and a half. The road from Lyon will take much more - four hours, and from Paris almost twice as long.
Chamonix has its own railway station, so it can be reached in five hours by train from Paris.
And, of course, you can get to Chamonix by car, as the motorway passes right through the city.Hotels
In Chamonix there are more than ninety hotels, so there will not be problems with accommodation. You can find here hotels of any categories and choose the one that will suit you most in terms of price policy and level of service.
Trails
In Chamonix, there are a hundred trails, the total length of which is one hundred and seventy kilometers. It is here that one of the longest alpine slopes is the White Valley, the length of which is about twenty kilometers. Among the many different tracks, looking at the scheme of the Chamonix trails, you can find those that suit you in terms of difficulty. Also you can find ski schools where you can learn to ride on very easy routes.
Lifts
In Chamonix, there is no single network of trails connected by ski lifts. There is a division into the areas of skiing - Le Brevan, Le Tour, Les Houches, etc. - to which you need to travel by special buses. By road, the bus takes no more than fifteen minutes. If you have a resort card or ski pass, then for you the trip on this bus will be completely free.
A total of lifts in Chamonix, there are about fifty, that is, the problems in order to climb the track you will not arise.
Skiing and snowboarding
In Chamonix there are trails and for those who like to go snowboarding and for those who prefer cross-country skiing, as they say, for every taste. A snowboard or ski in Chamonix can be rented, as well as other ski equipment.
Summer rest
Of course, there are no questions with what to do in Chamonix in winter, because the answer is very simple - to ski, snowboard and just enjoy the view of the snow-capped peaks of the Alps. But Chamonix is not empty in the summer, but, on the contrary, there continues active rest, which is no less fascinating than the winter one. In summer, you can do cycling, rock climbing, water sports, jogging, paragliding, golf, fishing, horseback riding. In general, we can say with certainty that Chamonix is as interesting in summer as it is in winter, so it's good to be here at any time.
Rest in Chamonix will be unforgettable, as there are nowhere else such stunning in its beauty landscapes, clean air and interesting activities. If you are still in doubt, go or do not go to Chamonix, then throw your doubts aside.
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