Getting from Geneva to Chamonix isn't difficult and, once you're there, you'll have one of the world's great Alpine resort areas at your feet.
Why choose this resort? In one sense, it's easy to answer the question simply by saying that you'll find great skiing and other winter sports or at other times of the year, superb hiking, mountaineering, biking and riding.
Yet there are other things that make this resort a little different.
The first is that it's the oldest of French ski resorts and was, in fact, the location of the first-ever winter Olympics in 1924.
What that means is that the town centre has a maturity and natural charm that is not always present in all ski resorts.
Of course, there are some newer accommodation buildings, but overall some of the development excesses that have occurred elsewhere have, for the most part, been avoided here.
The second big attraction here is the scenery.
Chamonix is home to Mont Blanc, and while you can get spectacular mountain views in many parts of the Alps some of those from the summits here are truly beautiful.
Thirdly, you're right on the border with Italy - that means you can also get the chance to sample the quite different cultures of France and Italy, even though they're only separated by a few kilometres.
As an aside, Italy and France don't quite agree where the border actually is! The French, perhaps predictably, say it lies a little to the south of the summit of Mont Blanc, meaning that the mountain top is entirely on French soil.
The Italians have a rather more egalitarian view that it runs through the summit itself, meaning that they have half of the pinnacle.
An interesting debate and one that stays on the point! Fabulous in every aspect It's very difficult to describe the skiing and winter sports facilities here other than to say it has it all.
Tree skiing, off-piste, nurseries, black slopes - you can take your pick.
A big advantage is its proximity to the airport - it's only around 88 kilometres away so the transfer from Geneva to Chamonix isn't going to leave you tired and jaded - something that can be an issue when it comes to your energy levels for skiing.
The accommodation available varies depending upon your preferences and, inevitably, your budget.
Some are self-catering small apartments, while others are luxury shared or solo chalets that offer the ultimate in comfort.
The après-ski here is varied and lively.
There's more choice than you'll find in some other resorts, and that includes a cinema showing films in various languages.
There's even a micro-brewery serving locally-made beer.
Is it for you? Of course, it's impossible to say.
Different people want different things out of an Alpine holiday but, seriously, this resort caters for just about everything.
Once you've got from Geneva to Chamonix you'll be able to sample the sports and ambience yourself.
Chances are, you'll love it!
Why choose this resort? In one sense, it's easy to answer the question simply by saying that you'll find great skiing and other winter sports or at other times of the year, superb hiking, mountaineering, biking and riding.
Yet there are other things that make this resort a little different.
The first is that it's the oldest of French ski resorts and was, in fact, the location of the first-ever winter Olympics in 1924.
What that means is that the town centre has a maturity and natural charm that is not always present in all ski resorts.
Of course, there are some newer accommodation buildings, but overall some of the development excesses that have occurred elsewhere have, for the most part, been avoided here.
The second big attraction here is the scenery.
Chamonix is home to Mont Blanc, and while you can get spectacular mountain views in many parts of the Alps some of those from the summits here are truly beautiful.
Thirdly, you're right on the border with Italy - that means you can also get the chance to sample the quite different cultures of France and Italy, even though they're only separated by a few kilometres.
As an aside, Italy and France don't quite agree where the border actually is! The French, perhaps predictably, say it lies a little to the south of the summit of Mont Blanc, meaning that the mountain top is entirely on French soil.
The Italians have a rather more egalitarian view that it runs through the summit itself, meaning that they have half of the pinnacle.
An interesting debate and one that stays on the point! Fabulous in every aspect It's very difficult to describe the skiing and winter sports facilities here other than to say it has it all.
Tree skiing, off-piste, nurseries, black slopes - you can take your pick.
A big advantage is its proximity to the airport - it's only around 88 kilometres away so the transfer from Geneva to Chamonix isn't going to leave you tired and jaded - something that can be an issue when it comes to your energy levels for skiing.
The accommodation available varies depending upon your preferences and, inevitably, your budget.
Some are self-catering small apartments, while others are luxury shared or solo chalets that offer the ultimate in comfort.
The après-ski here is varied and lively.
There's more choice than you'll find in some other resorts, and that includes a cinema showing films in various languages.
There's even a micro-brewery serving locally-made beer.
Is it for you? Of course, it's impossible to say.
Different people want different things out of an Alpine holiday but, seriously, this resort caters for just about everything.
Once you've got from Geneva to Chamonix you'll be able to sample the sports and ambience yourself.
Chances are, you'll love it!
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