Travel guide to Chamonix
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Chamonix
Located at the foot of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is a resort in the French Alps. One of its major claims to fame is the fact that it was the host of the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924. There are many ways to get to Chamonix as there is a highway, railway line and a tunnel under Mont Blanc.
The Chamonix Valley stretches beyond just Chamonix and includes Servoz, Les Praz and Vallorcine and Les Houches among others. Chamonix is 80km away from Geneva, 226km away from Lyon and 612km away from Paris. Chamonix does not have an airport and the most accessible one is at Geneva and although there is a transfer system, hiring a car will also be a good way to get to where you want to go. Car hire in Chamonix can be arranged before you go on holiday by visiting www.anycarhire.com and arranging to have the car waiting for you when you arrive. There are rental places at Chamonix but by booking through www.anycarhire.com you can choose the best car for your needs prior to traveling and be assured of a competitive rate.
By travelling along the Montenvers rack railway you can see the Mer de Glace, one of the largest glaciers in Europe. The station also gives a glorious view of one of the North faces of the Alps. Sightseeing by cable car is popular and if this is something you intend to do over a few days it will be a good idea to buy a Mont Blanc multi pass for anything between 1 and 10 days as this will save a great deal. Most people who come here will be here for skiing and there are a wide range of slopes catering for various abilities.
The closest slopes to Chamonix are the Brevan and la Flagere as they are within walking distance of the lifts. As well as skiing people come to Chamonix for mountaineering and hiking. The hiking tends to be visits to glaciers and the views are amazing. There are also some shops in Chamonix that are a combination of sports goods, Alpine shops and some local products.
