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