| The words French Alps and skiing seem to be | | | | only to find your way slowly back down the |
| synonymous; very few think of one without the | | | | slope, the brisk air chilling, knowing when |
| other. The word alpine is derived from the | | | | you return to the resort, a cup of hot |
| Alps themselves and alpine skiing is a draw | | | | chocolate and a warm fire await. Many find |
| many cannot resist. The region receives | | | | the challenge of the ski slopes well worth |
| visitors from all over the world that enjoy | | | | the effort, pitting their skills against the |
| the beauty of the mountains and the variety | | | | elements a way to feel invigorated. A more |
| of ski slopes available. The hundreds of ski | | | | leisurely path at the base of the mountain, |
| resorts found cater to cross country and | | | | exploring the woods as you cross country ski |
| downhill skiers, with one of the most | | | | can be just as enjoyable, though perhaps not |
| luxurious, and famous, being | | | | the adrenaline rush of a fast downhill slope. |
| Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. This resort holds | | | | With so many diverse pastimes available, |
| prestige for being first, in 1924, to host | | | | there is no doubt why the French Alps hold |
| the Winter Olympics. Nestled at the foot of | | | | popularity. Glaciers sculpted the Alps, which |
| Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western | | | | gives the valleys located here a mild |
| Europe, at 15,744 feet, the area is well | | | | climate, and guarantees beauty in the summer |
| known for not only its extreme skiing, but a | | | | months, the rich soil being perfect to |
| plethora of other mountain sports, including | | | | accommodate an array of wildflowers. This |
| mountain climbing, snowboarding, and even | | | | makes the French Alps a year round location |
| biking in summer months. Imagine if you will, | | | | for the outdoor enthusiast. |
| waking up, looking out the window, and seeing | | | | |
| a light dusting of new snow, alluring you to | | | | Visiting the French Alps check out geneva |
| rush outside and ride the highest cable car | | | | airport transfer and ski transfer. |
| in the world up to the peak of the mountain, | | | | |