| With the highest mountain in the Alps and western | | | | to booking a Chamonix chalet to ensure you pick the |
| Europe - Mont Blanc - situated nearby, the French | | | | one that suits you best. |
| commune of Chamonix offers gloriously dramatic | | | | Open from December to May each year (depending |
| terrain for skiers of all standards. Choose a skiing | | | | on snowfall and general weather conditions), the |
| holiday in this north-western Alpine region and you | | | | three main skiing regions of Brevent/Flegere, the |
| are sure to locate slopes that suit your level - the | | | | Grands Montets and the Balme area offer plenty of |
| place caters for beginners, right through to | | | | diversity, as well as individual views and facilities. A |
| professionals. | | | | trio of smaller valley ski areas are also part of the |
| Indeed, it was a venue used for the Winter Olympics | | | | Chamonix valley, so novices can rest with the |
| back in 1924, which highlights the area's prestigious | | | | knowledge that there are slopes there that offer |
| history. | | | | everything a skiing beginner needs. |
| A spectacular landscape | | | | Getting around |
| As well as having Mont Blanc located to the north, | | | | Purchasing lift passes can give you access to all |
| Chamonix has the Aigulles Rouge (red peaks) to the | | | | slopes and some of the tourist trails found amid the |
| south. Another reason for it being one of the most | | | | slopes. For those of you who want to explore the |
| ideally located areas for skiing resorts is its proximity | | | | wider Chamonix valley region, perhaps the bus |
| to Switzerland and Italy. | | | | service that runs throughout the area will appeal. |
| If you are on a tour of the Alps region and want to | | | | Travel of this kind should be covered by using the |
| take in the sights and slopes of different countries, | | | | cards issued by your accommodation provider. |
| Chamonix is just 15km away from each of its two | | | | The fact the vehicles are environmentally-friendly |
| winter sports providing neighbours. There are various | | | | may well be something to make your holiday even |
| skiing areas to choose from in the French resort, so | | | | better. |
| you may wish to undertake your own research prior | | | | |