The best ski chalets worldwide are there for the asking in the wonderful French resort town of Chamonix, a wonderful setting for a ski vacation with relaxation and the joy of the snow to choose from. Playing host to the first ever Winter Olympics which took place in 1924 Chamonix provided, even then, excellent hiking trails and skiing to challenge the best skiers and hikers worldwide in the world tucked away within a true beauty spot.

First off, a short general introduction should be useful. At home on the northwest Alpine slopes is a settlement consisting of over fifteen hamlets known as “Chamonix”. The resort itself is renowned and very popular with mountaineers and skiers. The Aiguilles Rouges – to say nothing of Mont Blanc – is so close for Chamonix to quickly become obvious as the convenient place to base yourself when you take a ski break. And of course one of those peaks, Mont Blanc, is the third most visited natural site in the world and is visited all year round.

In Chamonix you can visit sites where extreme sports can be enjoyed close by, among them all the regular activities like extreme snowboarding, mountaineering and of course skiing. For less energetic enthusiasts hiking trails are everywhere, boasting breathtaking prospects and reached easily by cable car. Experience is not needed for many trails and slopes at Chamonix, which aims to cater to many levels of skill. While picking out somewhere to stay for a family ski weekend, catered chalets are a smart choice. Beautiful surroundings and mountain views enclose chalets with all the essential pleasures.

Some ski chalets will cater to two, although others cater to families with numerous sleeping rooms, warm fireplaces, somewhere to eat, and all are completely furnished. For romance or family fun Chamonix is an idyllic place to come and an excellent base camp.

Summer or winter, there’s still loads to do over your time in the Alps, whether it be extreme sports, skiing, or just rock climbing. A friendly welcoming local population offer the chance for shopping trips among villages full of historical points of interest. Using a quick transfer from Geneva airport this is an easy flight to make and once you’re there it should be easy as pie to assemble the right combination of accomodation and sports, which will make it a no-brainer to secure yourself that great vacation…

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