It looks like a true skier's paradise, but in reality it is a splendid holiday complex perfect for all needs: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc It is a small French town located in the mountains, a stone's throw from Italy. Considered one of the most evocative winter tourist destinations in the Alps, it holds many surprises for its visitors. Let's discover its beauties.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, between ski slopes and nature
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, a splendid high mountain town, is located about 1.000 meters above sea level, at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc. We are in the French department of Haute-Savoie, where the Arve valley winds its way, crossed by the river of the same name: here nature is not yet polluted and offers a panorama of rare beauty. The town is located very close to the border with Italy, ed. is connected with Courmayeur of the Mont Blanc tunnel. Therefore, it is no coincidence that many Italian tourists choose it as a holiday destination, both in summer and winter.
If during the summer there are many outdoor activities to choose from, when the mountains begin to turn white with the first snowfall, the ski slopes take center stage. The town is served by four systems, each one capable of satisfying all needs. The Brévant/Flegere area has 32 slopes, perfect especially for skiers who already have some experience and for professionals. That of Les Grands Montets, on the other hand, is the highest and has 28 km of descent. Then there is the Les Houches Ski Resort, with 55 km of slopes, and finally there is the Le Domaine de Balme facility, with softer slopes also suitable for beginners.
What to see in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is therefore one of the main ski resorts in the Alps, on par with other renowned destinations such as Zermatt (in Switzerland) or our Sestriere. However, it is not just the ski slopes that attract tourists to this little corner of paradise. For example, there are several spas where you can relax a little after a long descent, or where you can treat yourself wellness vacation. Immersing yourself in the warm sulfur waters is a special sensation, even more so if, at the same time, you can admire the incredible landscape of Mont Blanc.
And speaking of Mont Blanc: here you can live a truly unique experience. In fact, from Chamonix it is possible to take the cable car. Aiguille du Midi, which leads to the peak of the same name. Once at the top, there is the Mont Blanc panoramic cable car that reaches Punta Helbronner, the high French mountain that rises right on the border with Italy. And from here you just have to take the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car, which goes down to Courmayeur offering a panorama of madness that has no equal in the rest of the world.
Of course, then you can visit the picturesque old town of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: It is a place full of charm, divided between illuminated shop windows and places where you can taste numerous local specialties, but also old buildings and small churches. Like, for example, the white Church of San Michele, which stands out with its bell tower against the profile of the mountains. For the more curious, there is also the Chamonix Alpine Museum which offers an insight into the history of this region, with many relics to discover. And if you love nightlife, you should know that the town is also called the "little Ibiza of the Alps": there is no shortage of discos, clubs and even a casino where you can have fun until late into the night.
