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Proud of its special place in Olympic lore, the French resort of Chamonix is a perfect locale for casual and competitive skiers. You’ll have the opportunity to race the skiing or relax, the right place for you no matter the reason you feel like a weekend away.

Sited on the Alps’ northwest side, Chamonix is a commune that incorporates sixteen small settlements. The resort itself is famous and much frequented with skiers and mountaineers. Mont Blanc — to say nothing of the Aguillles Rouges — is near enough for Chamonix to quickly become the perfect base camp when you want a skiing weekend. One of those peaks, Mont Blanc, has the honor of being the third most visited natural site in the world and tourists visit year round. Chamonix offers locations in which any extreme winter sport can be enjoyed within easy reach, among them popular sports like rock climbing, ice climbing, snowboarding and skiing. There are also hiking trails for hikers and skiers, making the most of wonderful prospects and access is readily achieved by cable car. That said, it’s not necessary to be an expert to enjoy everything Chamonix offers. Slopes, trails, and runs for beginners and casual participants are in regular use. While choosing accomodation for a family skiing break, luxury catered chalets are the smart move. Such homes away from home offer the essential pleasures beautifully designed to match the gorgeous views out over the peaks. There is no question that this is your family’s best bet for a vacation’s skiing. All of your family will have room during your stay in Chamonix luxury in one of the larger chalets or you might opt for a homier place for two in what is a truly romantic part of the world. Catered chalets can provide the ultimate skiing holiday whether it’s a romantic get-away for two or playing host to a fun-filled family get-away.

Ski in the winter, paraglide in the peaks in summertime — there’s never a moment’s boredom in the area, no matter the season that you’re visiting on your holiday. Setting aside the activities there’s still a great deal to occupy your time; souvenirs to buy, sights to see, and historic landmarks. With transfer from Geneva Chamonix is an easy flight away and on arrival it’ll be effortless to put together just the right combination of accomodation and sports, which should make having a really awe-inspiring two weeks with pay a child’s play.