
Best of Chamonix
With spell binding snowy-beauty and lofty glaciers, the town of Chamonix remains the most luring winter vacation spot in eastern France. Ice climbing, rock climbing, extreme skiing, paragliding, rafting, canyoning whatever you are looking for- Chamonix is the one-stop solution.
Switzerland has always been a dream for the winter lovers and many a men keep on dreaming of enjoying vacations over there. But Switzerland is too expensive to afford for the average people. But they can have their dream winter vacation in Chamonix- situated only 60 miles away from Geneva, this place offers the same scenic beauty, a little bit more to some extent.
The tourist arrangements and the hospitality of the city are also worth mentioning. Bound by the laws of the country they have only the professional diploma holder guides for the aid of the visitors.
Beside winter sports, the place also boasts on their cable-car services. They own the highest cable cars in the world- and the silvery white view of the snow-capped mountains from thousands of feet above the ground can drive anyone crazy.
Aiguille du Midi - at 3842m commands an amazing view of Le Mont Blanc.
Chamonix is the same appealing to the mountain lovers during the summer too. At this time this place becomes the hot spot for alpine mountaineers. The most attractive places remain the north face of the Dru and the Frendo Spur on the Aiguille du Midi.
Unlike Paris- Chamonix has little historical artifacts to offer, but with its treasure of enchanting nature it offers a very unique type of appeal which has lured human being since their journey on earth.
Best Of Chamonix