Description Chamonix, France

Chamonix - the very first and most famous resort of the French Alps. This resort - the "patriarch" of winter sports, skiing first appeared here in 1893. If tourists go to France to see Paris, then in the French Alps, they are going to ride with the mountain slopes of Chamonix. This is a resort ideal for everyone - from young and rave companies to families with children who want to quietly go skiing.

The resort of Chamonix is situated 110 km from Geneva and 190 km from the airport of Lyon, at the foot of Mont Blanc. Chamonix Valley stretches for 16 km from Les Houches to Argentiere.

The city is located at the intersection of the borders of three Alpine countries - France, Italy and Switzerland. About Chamonix Mont Blanc tunnel starts the car, the length of 11,6 km. View of Mont Blanc, the highest summit of the Alps (4807 m), opens with the central area of the city and from the windows of hotels and restaurants.

It is in Chamonix is the longest ski slope, which attracts skiers in Chamonix-professionals from around the world.

Results in Chamonix five major areas of riding, which are connected with the center of the city bus service. This Grand Monte, logs, Vallee Blanche (White Valley), Le Tour and Les Flezher. The slopes of the Grand Prix of Monte satisfy even the most demanding skier.

Chamonix area includes part of the glacier and has a vertical drop of up to 2000 m. Here, numerous freeride.

For medium-sized skiers fit slopes Le Flezher and logs. These two areas are interconnected gondola. "Logs" - the most interesting region from those which are accessible from the town of Chamonix, the lift starts at the outskirts.

The region is universal in terms of level of skiers: in the central zone is a simple and very simple route, and the hills of Le logs and Les Vioz enjoy advanced skiers.

For beginners can recommend Le Tour. Fans of high-speed carving here, too, will find their place. For entertainment you can walk or ski to move to Switzerland and back to Chamonix by train.

Longest descent in Chamonix - "White Valley" - 22 km. There is a small lighted trail (Les Bossons) for evening skating. For fans of flat skis in Chamonix is 42 km well-prepared trails.