One of France’s oldest alpine resorts, the splendor of its scenery, is matched by the oft-bougie mountain culture. Epic skiing, mountaineering and the odd marathon fill the outdoor calendar in Chamonix. Such are the epic mountains, you can ski and board here year round. While at the La...
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Chamonix is a resort in the Haute-Savoie region of France, bordering Italy, at the foot of Mont Blanc.Annecy Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0. Annecy, in the north of the French Alps, is called "the Venice of Savoie"— a well-deserved title.Annemasse...
Chamonix / Mont Blanc, France© Hugh RobinsonWhen it comes to paragliding, or “vol libre” as they like to call it, the French are a dedicated bunch. France has the most flying sites of any country so it’s not surprising that many of the best spots can be found here....
Alongside the main cities of Lyon, Grenoble, and Annecy, the region is dotted with charming towns and mountain villages. Chamonix and Samoens are two popular gateways to the Alps and offer fantastic hiking, climbing, and skiing. One unmissable sight is Mont Blanc – the highest summit in the...
Chamonix is a resort in the Haute-Savoie region of France, bordering Italy, at the foot of Mont Blanc.Lower East Side Photo: Gryffindor, CC BY-SA 3.0. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a mix of old and new, bohemian and upscale: you can find trendy bars and music venues, a vener...
Chamonix Resort France’s Chamonix resort is spread out across four mountains and several ski areas. This unique layout means there is always a new corner to explore on the Chamonix piste map. The town sits at the centre of the valley, at a staggering 1,035m. As France’s oldest ski re...
Chamonix – 1.5 hours by car, 2 hours by bus Geneva (Switzerland) – 45 minutes by car, 1 hour by train Lyon – 1 hour by car, 2 hours by train Grenoble – 1 hour by car, 1 hour 30 minutes by train Paris – 5.5 hours by car, 3 hours 30 minutes by train ...
© OpenStreetMap, Mapbox and Maxar Alternative Names Other Places Named Tossa de Mar Locales in the Area The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.-Marcel Proust Explore These Curated Destinations ...