Chamonix

It was planned as a guy's weekend. A bunch of us from the office (actually, two offices) decided we needed a break. A skiing weekend was proposed. It seemed like a great idea. One of our number had an apartment with four bedrooms and those who couldn't fit in would stay at a hotel just a hundred metres away. As it turned out, one of us was of the female persuasion so a guy's weekend it wasn't. Also, by pure coincidence, the apartment had been rented out and so wasn't available; we would all have to stay at the hotel. Then we found that of the ten of us only three were experienced skiers. We ...

In the spring, April 12 to April 30, I went skiing in Chamonix with my family. Living in the English Midlands, so I do not get a chance to ski often, but consider myself an intermediate to advanced skier (I can do the easier Black Trails). It was close to one of the best ski trips that I've ever had, however there were some things that I wish I had known about before I went. THE GOOD First off, Chamonix is known around the world for some famous things. First it is the home of Mont Blanc. Second, it was the site of the 1934 Olympics, and has significant other historical importance. And Finally, and maybe most appealing, Chamonix is no ...

If your a skier, a boarder or just someone in need of a break surrounded by incredible scenery....then Chamonix is unrivalled. Shadowed by the incredible Mount Blanc, Chamonix offers something for everyone, winter or summer. As a boarder who has travelled the world I always return here, to get my fix of snow. The slopes cater for all abilities, on and off piste. With regular ‘Easy-Jet’ flights flying from Luton to Geneva it can be amazingly cheap to get there. I have in the past managed to get a return flight for £29!! Chamonix is approx 1hrs drive from the airport…..I recommend you pre-book your transfer as busses can be packed and ...