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Activities
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| Mountaineering and Climbing:
The Mont Blanc Massif is a premier
European centre for mountaineering.
Chamonix being the "Alpine Capital" of the Western Alps.
Hill Walking: Cable cars allow rapid access to alpine scenery with many way-marked
paths at intermediate altitudes to suit all levels of fitness. |
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| Jagged
Globe -- the complete expedition
service from Ben Nevis to Everest, with IFMGA Guide Steve Bell and
Mountain Instructor Simon Lowe. Alpine activities throughout the
year. |
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Alan Kimber
-- IFMGA qualified guide
provides alpine instruction and guiding from novice to advanced. Also specialises
in guiding in Scotland and the greater ranges.
Climbwise
-- alpine guiding throughout the Alps and in Scotland with Roger
Wild IFMGA. |
| Skiing:
The
Chamonix Valley caters for all styles of skiing. It is famous for
its challenging pistes and excellent off-piste areas inc the Valley
Blanche. Also easy access to Megeve,
St Gervais, Les Contamines and Grand Massif Ski Areas - all within 40
mins drive of the chalet. |
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Aig du Midi View |
Local
Facilities: Indoor
and outdoor swimming pools, helicopter flights, hang gliding and
paraponting,
mountain railways, wide range of shops, easy access, road/public
transport, to other resorts such as Geneva, Annecy and Courmayeur.
Breathtaking views of Mont Blanc
and its glaciers can also be seen from cable cars. The highest in
Europe is the Aiguille du Midi 12842ft.
Chamonix Tourist Information:
weather forecasts, piste reports etc.... |
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