Chamonix

There's a good chance that Chamonix rings a bell, even if you are new to alpine sports. Chamonix is the charming Alpine town at the base of Mont Blanc, Western Europe's highest peak, and steeped in climbing tradition. Yet, beyond the busy summer season, it is also a Mecca for ski and snowboard enthusiasts from around the world.

First and foremost, is a reputation for some of Europe's best steep and deep off-piste skiing and riding. It's a fearsome reputation, that is ignored at it's peril, and taking a local guide with you is essential. However, it's not all scary stuff. Chamonix's ski area is spread across six varied and largely disjointed areas within the Chamonix Valley. The areas of Le Tour and Les Houches at opposite ends of the valley, are both pretty tree-clad resorts, well suited to beginners and nervous intermediates. They also offer some challenges for the more experienced, and are the better options for all during poor visibility.

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