Your Guidebook to Skiing in Chamonix
Host in 1924 to a major part of Olympic history and only becoming better in the time since, Chamonix is a stunning resort which offers both relaxing sightseeing and adrenaline-fuelled, all accessible easily from the comfort of a home away from home in the shape of the luxury chalets around the resort.
But how about some geography for starters? The community of sixteen hamlets and villages skiers know and love as Chamonix rests comfortably on the Alps’ northwest side. Due to its location near the tremendous peaks that are the Aiguilles Rouges and Mont Blanc, it can be the total ski holiday for enthusiasts. The resort itself is well known and much frequented with mountaineers and skiers. It’s not just ski enthusiasts who want to visit Mont Blanc, either — it sees visitors twelve months a year by more than enough holidaymakers to make it the third most commonly visited natural site on the planet. Anyone experienced will tell you it’s atypical to find just the appropriate slopes and snow types for the major extreme winter sports, but here skiers on holiday can be sure of finding somewhere to do any extreme sports. There are also hiking and ski trails used by hikers or skiers, complete with spectacular views. All experience levels are welcome, as we can offer trails and slopes that can be used by beginners and casual skiers in addition to the more difficult slopes.
While picking out accomodation for a family skiing holiday, luxury catered chalets are the smart move. Wonderfully designed views of the Alps enclose chalets boasting all the little pleasures as well as the major ones. There’s no question that this is your family’s best choice for a skiing vacation. Fully furnished sparing no expense with a range of essential equipment and romantic nooks, Chamonix’s ski chalets are designed for any group from one man to two all the way to large families. Highland holidays can bring you to a romantic setting or an energetic time for friends and family, and you won’t find a more perfect place for one to start from.
What entertainment there is might change in the time between summer and winter, but it doesn’t vanish, with paragliding, hiking and rock climbing being popular pastimes during summer. A friendly welcoming population offer the chance for souvenir hunting among villages full of historic landmarks. With a quick transfer from Geneva airport Chamonix is a short flight away and following your arrival the right package will be entirely simple to find, which will make securing yourself a veritably fantastic vacation a cinch…
