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CHAMONIX<br />

1035 m<br />

20<br />

HAUTE-SAVOIE<br />

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Chamonix - Mont-Blanc<br />

Everyone needs at least one trip to `Cham´ on their Ski `CV´ .<br />

The <strong>in</strong>frastructure is a lot more fragmented due to sheer size<br />

and vertical drops here. But the Mont-Blanc is the highest<br />

peak <strong>in</strong> Europe! And the scenery and reputation matches it.<br />

Chamonix p. 21<br />

Altitude: 1035 m<br />

Resort<br />

Chamonix is the mounta<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g capital of the world. This lively<br />

resort is full on both on and off the slopes and a trip up to the Aiguille<br />

du Midi (3842 m) is essential for everyone whether you are <strong>in</strong>tend<strong>in</strong>g<br />

to ski the famous ‘Vallee Blanche’ route or not. The town will also<br />

delight non-skiers with plenty of non alp<strong>in</strong>e distractions.<br />

Activities<br />

Mounta<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and climb<strong>in</strong>g, Sports centre, ice r<strong>in</strong>k, husky dog sledd<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

shopp<strong>in</strong>g, yoga, swimm<strong>in</strong>g pool, spas, sightsee<strong>in</strong>g<br />

(Mer de Glace) even Golf towards the end of the season.<br />

Other <strong>in</strong>formation<br />

For a map of resort, ski school and creche, childcare etc,<br />

please visit www.chamonix.com<br />

Après-ski<br />

Nightlife is very lively with a massive selection of pubs, bars, restaurants<br />

and cas<strong>in</strong>os. Food can be very fast, super sophisticated or typically Savoyard<br />

and don’t forget the Italian <strong>in</strong>fluence from just across the border!<br />

Location<br />

• Tra<strong>in</strong> station: <strong>in</strong> resort (Chamonix)<br />

• Nearest airport: 88 km from Geneva<br />

Ski area<br />

Chamonix - Mont-Blanc<br />

Altitude<br />

1035 m - 3840 m<br />

Ski lifts 47<br />

Ski runs 152 km<br />

Total number<br />

of ski runs 69<br />

Black 8<br />

Red 27<br />

Blue 18<br />

Green 16<br />

Cross-country 40 km<br />

Lyon<br />

Geneva<br />

CHAMONIX<br />

MONT - BLANC<br />

Chambéry<br />

Sa<strong>in</strong>t-Gervais<br />

Grenoble Tur<strong>in</strong>

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