Sublime Mont Blanc...
Home to the magnificent Mont Blanc at 4807m Europe's highest mountain, Chamonix boasts a long ski season (December to May).

Discover the extensive ski area with terrain up to 3800m, over 200 lifts and 700km of piste for beginners right through to experts.

Chamonix luxury shopping and dining will also make your stay unforgettable !

Chamonix history...

1741  Two English explorers, William Windham and Richard Pocock discovered "Chamouny" valley and its glaciers

 
1786  Dr Paccard & Jacques Balmat, two locals, first reached the summit of Mont Blanc, leading the first of many scientific expeditions conducted on the peak.

1924 Chamonix hosted the first ever Winter Olympics. A winter sport capital is born.

1955 Opening of the "Aiguille du Midi" cable car.

More information on Chamonix...

General information: www.chamonix.com

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