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Chamonix, close to Geneva airport

Its a bit like marmite, its either  love or hate it, everyone tends to have an opinion about Chamonix so you’ver got to give it a try to find out. Many argue that it’s the capital of Alpine sport, with its position next to Mont Blanc, awe-inspiring scenery, a beautiful town, the Vallée Blanche, off-piste terrain to test the very best and the Grands Montets in Argentière it even has ample skiing for lower level skiiers so ideal for everyone. The nightlife really does rival any ski resort with a wide selection of bars and clubs to choose from so they’ll be something to suit all all tastes, there are plenty of good restaurants, things to do all year-round and it’s just over an hour from Geneva airport. A great spot for people not wanting to  be tired before they even arrive!

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New Year in the Alps, Chamonix

Make this New Year special and spend it skiing in Chamonix, Mont Blanc. Are you always stuck for ideas for a New year party? then come and spend it in Chalet Petit Bechar, a 14 bed ensuite catered chalet. If you book our premium package there’s unlimted wine and beer available so you may not even need to go out! With skiing available at all levels in the valley, everyone can enjoy some great skiing. And on New years Eve all the bars hold their own parties, restaurants often lay on a special menu and perhaps some entertainment so all you have to do it decide which takes your fancy. Come midnight the hoards of tipsy revellers head down to the clock tower in the centre of town for the big countdown – not an official event as such, more of a long-held tradition which has a great atmosphere.  On the stroke of midnight you are advised to duck as champagne corks and fireworks are unleashed in celebration!

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Skiing in Chamonix, France

Home to the magnificent Mont Blanc - at 4807m Europe’s highest mountain - means Chamonix boasts a superb snow record, a long season (Dec-late May), never ending off-piste skiing opportunities, and unmissable scenery. Chamonix really does offer some of the most exciting, challenging and adrenalin fuelled skiing in the world.

Chamonix is a highly popular ski holiday destination as it is much more than just a ski resort. The vibrant Chamonix town centre has everything to offer - beautiful historic architecture, many attractive shops and boutiques, a wonderful selection of restaurants from classic Savoyard to Michelin starred excellence and a nightlife to rival any other Ski resort. Chamonix also offers a wide selection of non ski related activities so that holiday makers of all ages and interests will enjoy their winter holiday.

With five ski areas, the Chamonix valley  has an awful lot of ski terrain on offer. The full ski pass also includes the surrounding areas such as St Gervais, Verbier and Courmayeur so there’s more than enough skiing for even the most advanced and speedy skiier. In all the pass includes terrain up to 3840m, over 200 lifts and 700km of piste - with the majority of the ski areas being above 2000m. It caters for all standards, from total  beginners right through to experts.

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Chamonix nightlife

Today, Sunday 21st June is the longest day and it has become a tradition to celebrate music throughout the world with Fete de la Musique and this year is no exception with Chamonix bringing music to the streets.

In Chamonix centtre, there will be two outdoor stages set up. The stage in front of the Tourist Office at the Place de l’Amitie will host classical music from the town’s school of music, so if you like a bit of Bach or Strauss that’s the place to be from 16:30 to 21:30.

 Several local bands will be playing at a stage in the Place Mont Blanc if you want something a bit more modern. The fun starts at 18:00 and goes on to the early hours of Monday morning.

But the place to be is definitly rue du Moulin. Every year the tiny cobbled street is crammed with people, but the atmosphere is fun and friendly. There’s usually live music at the top end by Privilege, DJs at Soulfood, Mix Bar and Bar’d Up, so take your pick - it’s sure to be ggreat fun.

Fete de la Musique was originally an idea by Maurice Fleuret that was picked up by the then minister for culture in France, Jack Lang in 1981. Lang liked Fleuret’s idea of ‘music and concerts everywhere’. The first Fete de la Musiique was held on 21st June 1982. Since then, the idea has spread and the 21st June has become a night for music, dancing and fun on over 100 countries.

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Offpiste in chamonix, France

Rugged beauty, winter sports, and après-ski: all three are a part of what draws visitors to Chamonix in the winter. Avid skiers, snowboarders, and partiers flock to this popular resort, and they are not disappointed. The scenic Chamonix Valley is nestled among some of the highest mountain peaks in the Alps, including the famous Mont Blanc massif (4,810 meters/15,632 feet).

There are 145 trails weaving throughout the area adding up to 140 kilometers (87.5 miles). The favorite runs in the area are Le Brevent, Vallée-Blanche, and the Grands Montets. Chamonix is known for its fantastic off-piste skiing and snowboarding opportunities, as well. Including the off-trail slopes, the area offers up to 30,000 acres of skiable terrain.

Non-skiers enjoy plenty of winter activities such as snowmobiling, ice climbing (best done with a guide), ice hiking, snowshoeing, sleigh riding, and dog sledding, among many others. For people wishing to do some sightseeing in the Chamonix valley, may want to visit the Alpine Museum and the Mont Blanc Observatory. Or take an unforgettable cable car ride to the Aiguille du Midi (which rises to the elevation of 3,482 meters/11,316 feet) for some really impressive views. A red cog-wheel train climbs from Montenvers to the scenic Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) glacier where there are also ice caves to explore.

Après-ski in Chamonix is one of the best in the alps. Restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars, and even a casino fill time not spent on the slopes. Restaurants range from the Chalet le Cerro, a quaint wooden chalet serving traditional foods of the region to L’Eden which serves classic French food with a modern twist. Just a couple of the bars on a long list include Le Stone Bar, an Italian-style bar serving up fine food and wines as well as live music, and, for something different, the Cybar, an Internet café and a fun après-ski meeting place. The Casino of Chamonix is popular with both visitors and locals.

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MBC is a great place for locals and visitors to the valley to enjoy great beer, good food, and entertainment, all in a friendly pub atmosphere. If you’ve never been to a micro brewery before, it’s not exactly a bar or a restaurant, but a combination of the two with a bit of a homemade feel to it.

The MBC is open 16:00 to 02:00 during the winter and summer, and 16:00 to 01:00 spring and Autumn. They have a full bar and five types of beer on tap, pilsner, weisbier, pale ale, stout, and a beer of the month. Food is served from 16:00 to 23:00.

At just a  5-minute walk from the centre of town means it attracts a discerning clientele. A good place to track down a mountain guide with a story or two! The chicken wings are legendary and the burgers are pretty good too. Watch out for the beer it sneaks up on you and look out for the local band, Gary Bigham and The Crevassholes - a Chamonix institution.

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Since 2006 Cha’Cha’Cha’ has been offering wine tastings of excellent wines from different regions in France and from around the world, in their classy and modern wine bar in Chamonix.

Its one of a kind in Chamonix, a wine bar where you can just sit and have a drink or try out the differnt wine tastings of the day. Also a great place to stock up for your cave at home.

The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and speak great English, so you can be sure to get exactly what you are looking for. They have a selection of great wines at starting at some great prices, as well as many more exclusive bottles. Whatever your budget, you can be sure to find a fantastic bottle of wine.  The shop also has its own vineyards based in Burgundy.

Cha’Cha’Cha’ are also purveyors of fine spirits and they also have an excellent choice of boutique beers. They always have a selection of champagne, and beer in the fridge, perfect for that last minute purchase.

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Bar offering terrific drinks in a relaxed atmosphere, the music is a cool mix of soul, funk, reggae and hip hop. If you like your music, then try Soul Food bar. Run by 2 French vinyl junkie brothers, Gaby and Kola.

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