Chamonix ski resort sits at the foot of the awe inspiring Mt Blanc, only 1hr by ski transfer from Geneva airport, in the Alps and is often regarded as the mixed climbing and extreme snowboarding epi centre of Europe. Chamonix has long been known as a veritable playground for extreme activities in summer and winter. Chamonix hosted the 1st Winter games back in the early 1920s – but it is also a region of exceptional beauty proffering much to the adventurous mountaineer and tourist.

But unlike a lot of new snowboarding towns the resort of Chamonix is not a modern ski area and has been largely preserved from the brutalist architecture which blights a majority of the Alps. It’s blessed with not only an internationally famous ski area moreover an elegant and busy town centre.

The town is large enough to guarantee there’s plenty for the holiday maker to do and see. For whatever type of holiday theres an activity to please anyone. Not to mention a large swimming centre, cross country skiing, husky sledding and weekly market; and a plethora of boutiques, cafes and clubs, Chamonix supplies a choice of activities, old town charm and aprs ski, that only a few mountain domains can equal. Therefore research your skiing trip straight away.